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Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001 Insurer Aviva said it is helping customers affected by the wildfires near Stourbridge in the West Midlands, but said the fires were “not material”
The International Energy Agency calls for urgent reopening of the strait of Homuz amid ongoing pressure on global oil supplies Opec has lowered its full-year forecast for world oil demand growth for the fourth month in a row. The oil producing cartel said it w
US president demands compensation for damage incurred by US, complicating standoff with Tehran Oil prices have see-sawed: Brent crude jumped more than 2% to just over $90 a barrel, the highest level since 31 July, but has now dipped 0.3% to $87.53 a barrel. It
European shares mixed; UK employment market shows ‘rays of light’ for jobseekers with upturn in pay, study says More retail news: The John Lewis Partnership , Britain’s biggest employee-owned retailer, has said that Peter Ruis , the boss of its department stor
Downturn in UK and eurozone construction eases while in financial markets, European shares rise and Brent crude hovers around $80 a barrel Max Jones , director and head of construction at Lloyds, was more upbeat. A further improvement this month suggests confi
The company says it is simplifying the way it does business as another Jersey firm announces cuts.
The Coventry-based carmaker made £109m after tax between April and June, down from £351m in 2025.
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.
It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.
Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.
How are heatwaves and climate change reshaping the global economy?
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as regulator says five companies can raise bills to pay for infrastructure for new housing and datacentres The biggest factor for the FTSE 100 ’s underperformance on Thursday morning relative
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumn UK economic growth slows down Business live – latest updates In the spring the International Monetary Fund warned Britain faced the heaviest economi
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, but analysts warn growth is ‘likely to fade’ UK economy shows surprising resilience Business live – latest updates Economic growth slowed in the second quarter of the year, as the disruption unleashed by the Iran w
Gil Durán is right, writes Catherine Austin Fitts – we must reject the limited vision of Silicon Valley with a revolution in consciousness Thank you for your interview with Gil Durán, the author of The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democrac
As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to know before buying • How to sleep in a heatwave • Can air conditioning be green?
The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.
Experts say better regulation is needed but that bad press about ‘motorized menaces’ puts the wider ebike revolution at risk Beware, Americans: there’s a battery-powered threat cruising down beach paths, rolling up hiking trails and zipping along the streets o
US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
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Brothers Darren and Steven Marshall are forced to leave the house they have called home since 1970.
Companies in England and Wales get green light for extra spending that will add billions to bills Andy Burnham has said he is angry with water companies for treating their customers as a “bottomless source of funding” after more than a dozen firms were given t
Readers respond to the prime minister’s promise to end unexpected payments and hidden catches for consumers Misleading discounts and obstructive cancellation procedures certainly deserve regulation. But presenting this as a significant response to the cost of
