Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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“Believe Westminster, and the bond vigilantes are the ever-present, always hovering threat to political stability,” writes Aditya Chakrabortty ( It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own M…
Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, issued a veiled warning to oil and gas companies to lower their prices on Tuesday, a day after Donald Trump berated those retailers on social media for not dropping their prices…
Federal bank regulatory agencies today released the 2026 list of certain geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit.
Through a co-ordinated approach and regulatory framework, we aim to provide regulatory clarity and certainty to firms issuing stablecoins in the UK whatever the size, aspirations or business model.
Nigel Farage received £270,000 from a gold marketer for which he is a brand ambassador, his single biggest payment as an MP.
Nearly a quarter of hospitality businesses are losing money, new data has shown , reigniting calls among chefs, pub owners and restaurateurs for their sector to be handed a reduced rate of VAT.
Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you after fending off sunburns at the beach. Today, we’re discussing a rocky week for the AI industry’s finances and how …
Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV push
Acquisition by Axel Springer ends three years of uncertainty over ownership of 172-year-old titles
The European Central Bank (ECB) today published the indicative calendars for the Eurosystem’s regular tender operations and reserve maintenance periods in 2027.
The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, intends to ask Britain’s media and competition watchdogs to examine Paramount’s $110bn (£85bn) acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
Supermarket has lifted sales with Aldi price match, and has benefited from hot weather and World Cup matches
Nearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars and restaurants are losing money, according to new survey data that came as a group of celebrity chefs and business owners stepped up their campaign for a sector-specific VAT cut.
The lovefest from Musk’s conservative fans completely overlooks the unscrupulous tactics behind his immense wealth
The contraction comes after a better-than-expected start to the year for the economy, but experts expect the global impact of the US-Israeli war with Iran will mean growth could remain sluggish for some months.
British bike maker says cycling market is recovering from sales slump and investments will add new expertise
An employee at one of Australia’s big four accounting firms has been sacked after he and another man allegedly accessed the prime minister Anthony Albanese’s personal banking account.
Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the FCA.
In the second of a series on nationalisation, we look at the lessons from Clement Attlee’s administration
Twelve countries with a free trade agreement with Brussels have their quota reduced by just one-third
The European Central Bank (ECB) today published the indicative calendars for the Eurosystem’s regular tender operations and reserve maintenance periods in 2028.
The Bank of England will be updating the Form PL (Profit and Loss) definitions to improve consistency and alignment with the ONS UK National Accounts requirements.
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50%
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as GDP quarterly national accounts show how UK economy fared in January to March 2026