Gold price steady at $1,300

Gold held steady on Thursday after touching record highs for the fifth consecutive session, and silver hit a 2- year peak, as economic uncertainties boosted investor appeal for these safe-haven assets. Dealers and analysts expect gold to…

Bill Gates still America’s richest

No surprise here: Bill Gates is the richest man in the United States. However, some may be surprised that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Forbes list of the 400 richest people in America. Gates, the…

Poor UK students ignore big bursaries

Generous bursaries, usually offered by the most selective universities, are failing to attract poorer students, research suggests. A study by the Office For Fair Access (OFFA) reveals that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are…