Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
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Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit
Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.
FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as housebuilders surge on equity loan scheme
Sept 28 (Reuters) - London shares advanced on a rally in homebuilders on Monday after the British government announced an incentive scheme for first-time homebuyers, while weaker metal prices capped overall gains.
The Weekender: Risk Gets Its Chips Back, but the Bond Market Still Owns the House
As I suggested after Wednesday’s bond bloodbath, this market likely needed 24 to 48 hours in the recovery room before traders decided whether the surge in yields was a cardiac event or simply the price of doing business…
Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
The prime minister's Sunday morning BBC interview set hares running when it comes to the future of a policy once seen as politically untouchable.
Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
Avanti West Coast train services will be nationalised from March next year, the government has announced.
Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert
Last week, Anglesey council rejected introducing the visitor levy for now, over concerns for its tourism industry, while Gwynedd and Conwy councils both postponed making any decision on the nightly fee.
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
The empty building that used to be the home of Marks & Spencer in Aberdeen is one of the first things you see when you arrive off the train and come into the city centre. The sign has gone, though the shape of the lette…
Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
John Healey will promise "a new age of industrialisation" for the UK, when he delivers his first Labour conference speech as chancellor on Monday.
You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to do it
If buying your own home is the finishing line, then saving up the money to get there is a marathon.
Form 4 CRISPR Therapeutics AG For: 24 September
CRISPR Therapeutics AG General Counsel and Secretary James R. Kasinger exercised options covering 10,400 common shares on September 22, 2026, at an exercise price of $13.62 per share, acquired 10,400 shares, and sold 10…
5 big analyst AI moves: Muse AI seen as major catalyst for Meta; MSFT upgraded
Wells Fargo just raised its Meta price target before Connect rather than after it, which means buyers are betting on Muse usage numbers the company has not yet disclosed and that this week's developer event will either …
Form 4 KAMADA LTD For: 26 September
The options vest in four equal annual installments, with 25% vesting on each anniversary of the grant date.
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
Heathrow Airport has warned that its planned third runway might be delayed by four years due to planning and regulatory issues.
China, U.S. agree to $30 billion tariff cut, launch AI dialogue
U.S. and China have reached an eight-point consensus covering trade, artificial intelligence and broader economic ties following a three-day summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Fed Chair Warsh Delivers a Fresh, Clear Perspective
Economic data was a bit lighter this past week, but the new Fed chair held his first meeting and offered plenty to unpack on the health of the economy and future interest rate policy. As such, this edition of the Weekly…
OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI has acknowledged that it alerted "dozens" of global institutions that their websites may have been meddled with by its AI bots acting improperly.
Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?
The question on the internet's lips this week started life, as many do, in a TikTok video.
Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
Strong Durable Goods and AI Spending Keep the US Growth Story Running Hot
If you think you have a great business idea that needs to be shared with the world, you’re in good company. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that over 5 million new business applications have been filed every year…
Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice about compensation after Manchester City were found guilty of the vast majority of 115 breaches of financial rules it had been accused of by the Premier League.
Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
FTSE 100 today: Stocks close higher as Iran flight bans widen despite Hormuz hopes
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
Sir David Beckham has netted a £38.5m payout from his sports, fashion, and media business after the 2026 Men's Football World Cup helped it bring in record profits.