Albert Toth

5 days ago | independent.co.uk | Albert Toth

Exclusive: Doctors and renters tell The Independent how housing issues are worsening health in BritainAlbert TothFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

6 days ago | independent.co.uk | Karl Matchett |Albert Toth

The base rate has dropped againKarl MatchettBusiness and Money Editor,Albert TothThe Bank of England (BoE) announced on Thursday a cut to the Bank Rate - what we might simply call the interest rate - to 4.25 per cent, meaning mixed news for personal finances in the UK. The Bank’s nine-person Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of five-four to reduce rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down to the lowest level since May 2023.

1 week ago | independentespanol.com | Albert Toth

Tras la muerte del papa Francisco, la Iglesia Católica se prepara para elegir a su nuevo líder mediante un proceso que ha cambiado muy poco en más de 800 años. Este sistema, conocido como cónclave papal, es un proceso de votación que se repite en múltiples rondas hasta lograr un consenso claro. Según las normas actuales, solo pueden votar los cardenales menores de 80 años.

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Albert Toth

Savings rates are ‘firmly in retreat mode’ says one expertAlbert TothSavers in the UK have been urged to take action to secure the best returns on their money as interest rates are forecast to start falling. The Bank of England is widely expected announce a cut to interest rates on Thursday, with experts warning savers to “move fast” if they want to find the best deal for their savings.

1 week ago | m.independent.ie | Albert Toth |Rachel Clun

Today the Catholic Church begins the process of choosing the pontiff to succeed the late Pope Francis. Not much has changed in the past 800 years and the 135 cardinals involved will keep their counselHow the papal conclave elects a new popeFollowing the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually unchanged in 800 years.