Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
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Telegram questioned by Ofcom after arsonist who targeted Starmer-linked properties recruited on app
Exclusive: Telegram urged to clarify how it detects illegal incitement after attacks were coordinated using app
On the trail of the dotcom queen: how Julie Meyer left a pattern of unpaid bills, missing funds and broken dreams in her wake
Investigation: The entrepreneur was once the toast of London’s tech scene, a ‘global leader of tomorrow’ who starred on Dragons’ Den and promised untold riches for the startups she championed. But people she worked with…
UK borrowing surges over forecasts in May as government spending rises – business live
Martin Beck, chief economist at WPI Strategy, has warned that the underlying picture of the UK public finances “remains uncomfortable”, even if the US-Iran deal helps to ease inflation.
Labour’s Andy Burnham gives victory speech after winning Makerfield byelection – video
In his victory speech, Labour's Andy Burnham said the result 'could be a turning point' and that people had 'voted for change, they have voted for more power for the north and everywhere forgotten by Westminster'. He sa…
This major Makerfield victory has made it inevitable: it’s now time for Keir Starmer to step aside | Neal Lawson
That tingle of emotion you felt when you awoke today? That is the long-lost feeling of progressive hope. That it comes from Makerfield is all the more remarkable. Reform has been defeated in a seat that it should have w…
J M Smucker Co CEO Mark T Smucker sells over $1.49m in shares
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victims
The Japanese tech company at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal is facing calls from a parliamentary committee to make an “immediate” payment towards the compensation bill for victims.
Mobile Infrastructure Corp shareholders approve incentive plan and board elections
Mobile Infrastructure Corp (NASDAQ:BEEP) announced that shareholders approved several proposals at the company’s 2026 annual meeting held Thursday, according to a statement based on a recent SEC filing. The votes come a…
Vertiv Holdings reports results of annual shareholder meeting votes
Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on Wednesday in a virtual-only format, according to a press release statement and related SEC filing. The data center infrastructure provider, w…
Think like a billionaire part one – podcast
Glamorous, rich and well-connected, Julie Meyer was a darling of the dotcom boom. But people who worked with the entrepreneur complain about unpaid wages, debts to suppliers and missing money. Journalist Olivia Lee and …
Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run
Three economic heavyweights have been brought in to advise Andy Burnham as he attempts to reassure the markets before his return to parliament and possible challenge to Keir Starmer .
eBay SVP Jordan Sweetnam sells $94,213 of common stock
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
NextNav COO sells $16,436 in stock
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Voyager Technologies completes move of corporate domicile to Texas
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Insight funds sell $4.6m in Hinge Health stock
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Keurig Dr Pepper shareholders approve directors and key proposals at annual meeting
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) held its annual meeting of stockholders on Tuesday. According to a press release statement based on the company’s SEC filing, shareholders voted to elect all nominated directors to one…
Advanced Flower Capital reports repurchase of 719,780 shares under buyback program
Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG) reported Wednesday that it has repurchased a total of 719,780 shares of its common stock as part of its ongoing buyback program. The timing appears strategic, with shares curre…
California ‘billionaire tax’ makes ballot despite opposition from tech moguls
Wealth tax criticized by billionaires and Gavin Newsom would levy a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1bn
CoreWeave CSO Brian Venturo sells 76,924 class A shares for $9.1m
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
GoodRx Holdings elects directors and ratifies auditor at annual meeting
GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDRX) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday. According to a press release statement and SEC filing, stockholders voted on three proposals. The meeting comes as the prescription…
DTE Energy completes $1 billion debt offering of junior subordinated debentures
DTE Energy Co (NYSE:DTE) announced the completion of its $1 billion offering of 2026 Series C 6.200% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2058. The sale was finalized Thursday, according to a sta…
SEC, CFTC Seek Public Input on Data Reporting Frameworks for Security-Based Swap and Swap Markets
On June 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC; together with the SEC, the Commissions) issued a joint request for comment (RFC) on “potential opportunities…
The Guardian view on OnlyFans: revelations of abusive middlemen merit MPs’ attention | Editorial
Since its launch a decade ago, and throughout its journey to becoming one of the UK’s most successful internet startups, OnlyFans – which was valued at more than £3bn in April – has presented itself as a vehicle for con…