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
Policy & regulation
Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Uber has begun a trial of autonomous vehicles on the streets of Manchester as it looks to bring robotaxis to cities around the UK.
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage
Firms turning crude oil into the ‘workhorse’ fuel stand to gain most despite economic fallout from record prices
Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says
Britain will benefit from much closer trading relations with the EU even if that means giving up its ability to negotiate free trade agreements, the Scotland secretary has said.
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 .
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.
US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
US inflation rose by more than expected in the year to September, according to official figures, in the final data release before the midterm elections next month.
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
SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue discussing IPO modernization and ex…
Nvidia, worth $5.5tn, donates $250m to UK for AI safety research
Pledge spanning five years from world’s most valuable firm comes as concerns about AI agents have risen
Bank of England and IMF bosses warn of cyber threat to trust in financial system
Kristalina Georgieva says online fraud could lead people to opt out of system and turn to ‘shoeboxes under their bed’
John Healey ‘targets tax crackdown on online marketplaces’ in first budget
A tax crackdown on online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay that could raise up to £1bn more for the Treasury is reportedly being drawn up for John Healey’s first budget.
Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss
Not building a third runway at Heathrow Airport would be a "huge missed opportunity" for the UK, the boss of the country's busiest airport has warned.
Trump says ‘massive’ oil, gas, and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, without giving details of prospective American involvement.
Frank Elderson: Ensuring resilience in the face of uncertainty
Bringing together experts across disciplines from 18 countries and three continents to discuss how we can ensure resilience in an increasingly non-linear world, this event could hardly be more timely.
Cryptocurrency exchange founded by Reform donor Ben Delo sued for £20m
Former investor alleges BitMEX sold products in UK despite not being regulated by Financial Conduct Authority
UK asks Interpol to reject Argentina’s ‘politically motivated’ requests for Falklands oil arrests
Exclusive: Caution urged over Javier Milei government’s ‘red notice’ requests for arrest of individuals linked to oil project
Three arrests in major FCA operation against criminal insider dealing ring
The FCA has conducted a major operation to disrupt a suspected organised criminal group for engaging in insider dealing and money laundering.
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes from its recent meetings to review and determine the discount rates provided to depository institutions through the discount window. Today's minutes cover the Bo…
Philip R. Lane: The AI opportunity for Europe
AI is a general purpose technology that can improve global living standards and the global knowledge frontier by expanding access to information and raising productivity.
Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver
Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone
Minutes of the Money Market Committee meeting – September 2026
The Chair thanked members for attending and confirmed that the Minutes of the Money Markets Committee (MMC) June 2026 meeting had been published on the Bank’s website.footnote [1]
Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year, says travel industry
Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report finds
Two plead guilty after clients lose £2m in fraud case
Two people who worked at financial advice firms have pleaded guilty to fraud after 4 clients lost £2m.