UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat
Britain is in talks with EU partners to release additional strategic fuel reserves, including diesel, if needed, the BBC understands.
World
'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
Until early September, Hassan Nassar, 26, was saving around £430 every month into his NHS workplace pension.
The wealthy Cuban Americans ready and waiting for Havana to fall
At the lavish home of one of Miami's top plastic surgeons, overlooking the Biscayne Bay, some of the wealthiest Cuban-American families in Florida have gathered.
PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
The prime minister has been warned that approving a controversial oil field risks contravening his own sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Fed Flexibility and AI Earnings Strengthen the Case for a Year-End Rally
The Federal Reserve's June 2026 meeting marked a significant shift in monetary policy expectations, with the central bank signaling potential interest rate hikes later this year despite holding rates steady at the curre…
ISM’s 24-Month Price Surge Threatens to Complicate the Fed’s Next Move
An economic indicator just hit its highest level in four years, and it is quietly building the case for something most investors thought was off the table until 2027. The manufacturing data, combined with record corpora…
HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.
Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
President Donald Trump's push to rename AI may be behind an "unprecedented" rise in registrations for domain names in Slovenia, according to its official national registry.
The Swap Market Says Treasury and AI Debt Is Not a Problem
I’m spending a lot of time thinking about high interest rates, both for obvious reasons and because I’m reconsidering some of my own long-held views. So I thought I’d have a long talk with someone who has really studied…
The AI telling farmers when to harvest
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
Energy bills are going up - here's what you can do about it
Energy prices have now risen by nearly 4%, with forecasts of a much bigger jump to come in January.
Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect
The price of vapes is set to rise as a new tax comes into effect, with the aim of making vaping less attractive to children and young people.
Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
Children should be introduced to the world of work at the start of primary school, says the author of a major report into youth activity in the UK.
GDP Strength Masks the Fed’s Bigger Problem: An Economy Still Running Hot
Inflation may be increasing at a slower pace than expected, the markets might be cheering, and the Fed will likely soon be cutting, but Diane Swonk isn’t popping Champagne.
Softer-Than-Feared US Inflation Despite Robust Spending
U.S. inflation rose less than expected in August, while consumer spending remained strong in Washington. The softer price data reduced urgency for another October Federal Reserve rate hike, though one by year-end remain…
FTSE 100 today: Stocks close lower after cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data
The FTSE 100 was down 54 points as Thursday afternoon wore on, apparently unmoved by the rather more cheerful mood across the Atlantic.
Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenya's President William Ruto are set to break ground on a $16bn (£12bn) oil refinery in Lamu, on Kenya's northern coast.
Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
High street bakery brand Greggs has announced plans to shut four of its factories and cut 740 jobs.
Doubters spur me on: why more women are taking up DIY
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit
The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.