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“Believe Westminster, and the bond vigilantes are the ever-present, always hovering threat to political stability,” writes Aditya Chakrabortty ( It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own M…
Nigel Farage received £270,000 from a gold marketer for which he is a brand ambassador, his single biggest payment as an MP.
Sir Keir Starmer cuts civilian investment while deepening reliance on American power. That doesn’t feel like national renewal
New defence secretary goes along with £1.5bn addition to spending plan that led to his predecessor’s resignation and Starmer’s in turn
Nearly a quarter of hospitality businesses are losing money, new data has shown , reigniting calls among chefs, pub owners and restaurateurs for their sector to be handed a reduced rate of VAT.
On first hearing, it is a position that sounds reasonable. “When our share of global emissions is less than 1%,” Rishi Sunak argued when he was the UK prime minister in 2023, “how can it be right that British citizens a…
Councillors on Shetland have backed plans to build up to four tunnels to link some of the largest and most populated islands, after years of isolation and decline.
Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the FCA.
Twelve countries with a free trade agreement with Brussels have their quota reduced by just one-third
An employee at one of Australia’s big four accounting firms has been sacked after he and another man allegedly accessed the prime minister Anthony Albanese’s personal banking account.
Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV push
Millions of Britons could pay higher energy bills than they need to if they do not submit a meter reading before the price cap rises on Wednesday.
The lovefest from Musk’s conservative fans completely overlooks the unscrupulous tactics behind his immense wealth
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as GDP quarterly national accounts show how UK economy fared in January to March 2026
Nearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars and restaurants are losing money, according to new survey data that came as a group of celebrity chefs and business owners stepped up their campaign for a sector-specific VAT cut.
The European Central Bank (ECB) today published the indicative calendars for the Eurosystem’s regular tender operations and reserve maintenance periods in 2028.
Supermarket has lifted sales with Aldi price match, and has benefited from hot weather and World Cup matches
The Bank of England will be updating the Form PL (Profit and Loss) definitions to improve consistency and alignment with the ONS UK National Accounts requirements.
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50%
Trusted by millions, the finance expert has seen his name and face used to mis-sell a string of fake investments. And yet, he says, it would be ‘very simple’ for the government to stop them
British bike maker says cycling market is recovering from sales slump and investments will add new expertise
The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digital sovereignty talks
Plans include greater regional power, public ownership of utilities and the end of trickle-down economics
Nationwide building society is axing 600 jobs in the first major round of cuts linked to its controversial takeover of the high street bank Virgin Money.
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