The TUC is urging the new chancellor, John Healey, to order a “root and branch” review of the Office for Budget Responsibility, claiming the forecaster’s approach holds back investment.
The US economy is creating fewer jobs than expected with the employment market performing weaker during the summer than previously thought, official figures show.
Newsflash: Global food commodity prics have hit a three-year high, as the Ukraine war, conflict in the Middle East and extremely hot weather push up crop prices.
UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices
The US aviation regulator has ordered inspections of the fuselages of Boeing 737 Max planes for possible cracks in a component.
We are concerned about a number of risks among unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies (Annex 1 firms).
UK house prices were broadly stagnant in July as prospective buyers were squeezed by higher mortgage rates, uncertainty around the Middle East and stretched affordability, according to the lender Lloyds.
Trade unions have called on Andy Burnham to tackle the cost of living crisis at its source by pressuring Donald Trump to bring the conflict in the Middle East swiftly to an end.
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of credit institutions headquartered in the EU in March 2026
Problems after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon on Friday
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body finds
The former UK minister discovers how apprenticeships and support networks helped slash Ireland’s Neet rate
Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users
US officials say they would not accept any arrangement on the waterway that would leave Iran in control.
US President Donald Trump has mandated fresh inquiries into unauthorized leaks detailing the Pentagon's ammunition reserves, according to government sources cited Thursday by The Wall Street Journal.
Diageo’s new chief executive has unveiled plans to double Guinness production while hacking back a “significant” proportion of its 30,000-strong workforce, in a strategic overhaul worthy of his nickname, “Drastic Dave” …
The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she will not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, removing one of the remaining obstacles to the blockbuster deal.
EasyJet has formally agreed to a £5.7bn takeover from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management.
Following the publication of Green Notice 2026/01 and the associated consultation on the proposal to discontinue the collection and publication of Form BN data, we are issuing this follow up notice to provide an update …
GMB says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome involvement of unions
Trains across parts of north-west England have ground to a halt after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway in the region.
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The UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook for the full year, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from the prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, despite growing costs linked to the Iran war.
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets