Paddy Power owner blames tax rises for plan to shed up to 1,400 jobs
Flutter says one in 10 UK and Ireland workers at risk of redundancy because of a ‘material increase in betting and gaming duties’
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SEC, FSA Hold Autumn Financial Regulatory Dialogue
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Autumn SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2026.The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon lon…
Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7% as John Healey’s first budget looms
Unemployment in the UK has fallen unexpectedly in the final snapshot of the jobs market before John Healey’s first budget next week.
Frank Elderson: Interview with Die Presse
Almost without exception, banks complain about the high cost of regulation. Do they have a point? Or are these costs essential for the stability of the banking system?
Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
The UK's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest for more than year, but job vacancies have continued to fall as smaller businesses cut back on recruitment, official figures indicate.
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
President Donald Trump has been boasting about the performance of the US economy ahead of the midterm congressional elections, claiming he has boosted incomes, reduced inflation and created jobs.
Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water
Exclusive: Utility seen as ‘litmus test’ of PM’s promise to bring ‘essentials of life’ under public control
North Sea strikes could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, union warns
North Sea workers are preparing to strike at oil rigs across the ageing basin over the coming weeks in a sign of growing tensions between trade unions and oil companies.
‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims
Neso control room staff accused senior executives of covering up extent of blackout risks during June heatwave
Ofcom investigates Huw Edwards complaint over Channel 5 drama
Former BBC presenter says programme starring Martin Clunes gave a misleading and unfair account of his downfallBritain’s media regulator is investigating a complaint from the former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards about …
Masts removed from bomb-laden WWII ship in Thames in bid to avoid explosion
American warship sank in 1944 with approximately 1,400 tonnes of munitions onboard
UK government promises disabled air passengers better safeguards
Disabled passengers will have better safeguards when flying, the government has pledged, including protection from damaged wheelchairs and support from trained staff.
More than half of UK first-time buyers paying more for mortgage than they did for rent
A majority of first-time UK buyers now pay more towards their monthly mortgage bills than they used to pay in rent, the estate agent Hamptons has found.
Building the future of finance in the age of AI
Like many of you, I’m reading a lot – how the race for faster AI chips is driving investment in data centres, creating both growth and risk across equity and debt markets.
Revealed: African island fights offshore gambling network linked to UK family
London-based property investors deny selling licences to casinos claiming to be based on Anjouan, a tiny Indian Ocean island
Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day
Home sellers cut asking prices on more than 3,000 properties a day on average in Britain during September, according to figures from Rightmove shared exclusively with the BBC.
Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals
British steelmakers have been pushed further behind European rivals on electricity costs after the US-Israeli war on Iran caused a surge in global gas prices.
Cut benefits to fund work support for young people, says Neet review author Alan Milburn
Exclusive: Former health secretary says upfront investment in support is needed ‘if we are going to end the Neet crisis’
What are self-replicating ‘AI worms’, and why is Anthropic worried about them?
The tech company says successful AI worms need more capability on less powerful devices, but current trends make that feasible by the end of the year
US workers facing deadly heat borrow from tomato pickers to win key protections
As efforts to protect people from extreme heat stall, organizers are embracing an approach that targets major brands’ reputations
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
Bank’s chief knowledge officer says the tech could speed up economic development from centuries to decades
£3,500 and no work done: the offer to help that’s really a roofing scam
The builder who calls at your door says they are doing some work in the area and has spotted a loose tile on your roof. They offer to fix it for a good price that you agree to.
Hedgehogs worthy banknote winners, rescuers say
Hedgehogs are worthy winners after topping a public vote on which mammals should feature on future Bank of England notes, Sussex wildlife rescuers have said.
Condé Nast’s UK profits drop by more than a third as sale of Vogue publisher ruled out
Profits at Condé Nast’s UK arm slumped by more than a third last year, according to figures published shortly after the billionaire family that owns the luxury magazine group and titles from Vogue to GQ ruled out a sale.