Friday, 4 September 2026
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On Thursday, 20 August 2026 the European Central Bank (ECB) and the broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk (hr) will once again host the Europa Open Air concert at Weseler Werft in Frankfurt. The free event brings together mus…
Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials
For the Australian housing market, this pause offers much-needed breathing space, though borrowing constraints, affordability pressures, and supply shortages continue to dictate local market dynamics.
In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this year
Company also announced a paid service for early access to president’s posts on policies to the social media site
Councils are to be given powers to stop betting and vape shops taking over their high streets under new plans announced by Andy Burnham.
Meta CEO presents utopian vision of AI in 6,000-word essay amid Silicon Valley debate over government regulation
Amid world pressure from heatwaves and fertiliser shortages, billionaire’s business has invested in circular farming and biomethane
Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - August 10, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York-based investment adviser Adit Ventures Management LLC, its CEO Eric Munson, and three affiliated gener…
The managing director of John Lewis has quit the job after less than three years in charge of the British department store chain, as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is frontrunner to buy Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chain
A consortium including the Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, is close to completing a deal for a 30% stake in Liverpool after months of talks with Fenway Sports Group. The investors are led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of t…
President Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war without securing a nuclear agreement if Tehran fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing US officials.
Exclusive: Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powers
Five fast-growing firms have joined the FCA’s Scale-up Unit, receiving tailored support to help them innovate, navigate regulation and grow sustainably.
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Labour should draw up an emergency plan to cut energy prices for low-income families by up to £175 this winter, the Resolution Foundation has said.
Andy Burnham has promised a series of measures to tackle the cost of living, including a ban on fake discounts and making it easier for people to escape unwanted subscriptions.
Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlife
Twenty years ago, the U.S. economy morphed into a huge bet on the frothy housing market. The bubble’s animating narrative was simple: housing prices had been rising for a long time, and they would continue to do so. Ent…
Chinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy.
Most people think Britain is not working as it should. For young people, the situation is at its most acute: only one in four believe that everyone in society has a fair crack . Most think the game is rigged.
Sam Azzarello: Welcome to J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense. I’m Sam Azzarello, and today we’re diving into the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. With negotiations in full swing, the economic and market impacts are evolving, a…
Andy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week as he aims to improve the government’s connection with the British public during his premiership.