Repairing Brexit economic damage should be Burnham’s top priority, business chief says
Shevaun Haviland argues PM is right to revisit Labour’s EU red lines as current trading relationship is bad for business
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Number of cloned number plates on UK roads at record high, data shows
More than 11,400 drivers last year were fined for offences they did not recognise as RAC says system needs reform
Revealed: VW, Ford and Tesla batteries linked to destructive deforestation of indigenous lands
Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in Indonesia
Meta releases Muse Spark Open, a new ‘open-weight’ AI model
Meta on Thursday launched a new open-weight AI model which it claims rivals, and in some cases outperforms, similar products from leading Chinese developers.
ePayments Systems Limited enters special administration
On 15 October 2026, ePayments Systems Limited (EPS) entered special administration. Mark Boast and Allister Manson of Opus Restructuring LLP (Opus) have been appointed as joint special administrators.
Cult venue Prince Charles cinema ‘saved’ after lease renewal signed
The much-loved central London institution, which has been threatened with closure since January 2025, secures 25-year lease without break clause with current landlords
Lisa Nandy ‘minded to intervene’ in Sky’s £1.6bn purchase of ITV
Culture secretary’s move paves way for deeper scrutiny of deal that would create UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster
Thames Water asks for £2.4bn more to avoid going bust this year or early 2027
Water company tells creditors it will not survive long enough to agree refinancing deal without more money
David Roberts CV and questionnaire for the Treasury Select Committee
David Roberts CV and questionnaire for the Treasury Select Committee Published for the Treasury Select Committee Read at source
Online ads weaponised to deliver ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say
Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
Some reservoirs in south at critical levels as water companies call for extended restrictions that would affect golf clubs, private schools and car washes
Minutes of the SONIA Stakeholder Advisory Group - 25 September 2026
The Chair welcomed the Group and those present as part of the SSAG observers’ programme and the Bank’s Step Into My Shoes observer programme.
UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The UK economy's stronger than expected performance in August has been called it a "sign of resilience" by Chancellor John Healey.
Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
Above the rain-soaked streets of Warsaw, the observation deck of the Varso tower overlooks Joseph Stalin’s gift to Poland that has divided opinion for decades.
‘I introduce myself to anyone who looks a bit jumpy’: a security guard’s take on anti-shoplifting fixes
I’ve run into volatile thieves for years – from opportunistic phone snatchers to people ripping computers off desks and biofuel bandits trying to steal vats of used cooking oil – and every time I file an incident report…
Brazil cuts work week to 40 hours in win for Lula ahead of runoff
Congress approves constitutional amendment that bans six-day workweeks, which could affect up to 30 million
U.S. proposes unfreezing Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks- FT
The United States has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, in an attempt to revive peace talks, reported the Financial Times (FT).
How much is the minimum wage?
The rate for workers aged 21 and over is called the National Living Wage, while those aged 18 to 20 are paid the National Minimum Wage.
How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer
On the underside of most children's toys on sale in the US you'll find the same three words â "Made in China".
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Germany's biggest carmaker could cut 100,000 jobs as it struggles to compete with China
Excluding UK from ‘Made in Europe’ law will hurt entire EU car industry, Mercedes boss warns
Locking the UK out of the EU’s flagship industrial “Made in Europe” legislation would amount to a “deliberate choice” by EU leaders to “hurt” the car industry across the bloc, the head of Mercedes-Benz has said.
Netflix to lay off about 1,000 employees in biggest cuts since 2022
Streaming company faces tough competition for viewers and engagement from legacy rivals and YouTube
Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts
The billionaire Done family took a £30m dividend from their Betfred gambling empire, before warning that they would close hundreds of bookies and cut jobs if the government increases tax on high-street slot machines .
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under Trump