'I'm not sure how King Charles would feel about being replaced by Tom Jones on our money'
"I'm not going to rule anything in or out other than the picture of Tom Jones, which won't be on there, I'm afraid."
Policy & regulation
Elon Musk agrees to settle lawsuits over 2024 election lottery
Elon Musk and his America Pac political action committee said recently that they agreed to settle two proposed class actions alleging the billionaire entrepreneur defrauded residents in closely contested states befo…
From 3,000 feathers to pet portraits, Rolls-Royce rides high on custom craze
‘Our town is making jeans again’: meet the firm reviving jobs and skills in Wales
Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer
The leafy south London neighbourhood of Herne Hill is a haven for cyclists who can often be seen lapping the local parks and refuelling at the many cafes that line the suburban streets. But there is something foul in th…
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
It was Labour conference, with everyone from ministers to activists jubilant at Andy Burnham’s takeover and a bounce in the polls after the change of leader.
‘Countries are defying gravity’: how much longer can global economy resist chaos?
Inside the vast, glass-walled Queen Sirikit conference centre in Bangkok, the air-conditioned atmosphere was calm as policymakers from more than 100 countries gathered this week for the International Monetary Fund’s ann…
Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia
The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has taken part in a walkout of finance leaders who left an International Monetary Fund meeting in protest against Russian involvement.
Christine Lagarde: IMFC Statement
The global economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of high uncertainty. The conflict in the Middle East continues to expose energy markets to sharp swings. Trade tensions and protectionist measures are wei…
Russia says it struck Ukrainian steel plants and power infrastructure
The head of Russia's state nuclear energy corporation accused Ukraine on Sunday of attacking diesel fuel trucks, killing two Russian servicemen and deliberately jeopardizing safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nucle…
UK-U.S. relations strained as Trump shifts stance on Russia-Ukraine war
Trump 2.0 has unsettled India’s external environment—but has not overturned its foreign policy strategy, which continues to rely on diversification, hedging, and calibrated partnerships across a fractured order.
Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England
In the lead-up to Halloween, front porches across the country feature fat, proudly carved pumpkins, lit from within by tea lights.
Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders
When it comes to the future direction of the global economy there is a bit of a tug of war going on.
Plan to make firms pay more to train older workers than youth apprentices in England
Employers in England are to be forced to pay more to train an older worker than a youth apprentice under plans being drawn up by the government to tackle the youth jobs crisis.
Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use
What would superintelligence look and feel like?
We articulate a vision of artificial intelligence (AI) as normal technology. To view AI as normal is not to understate its impact—even transformative, general-purpose technologies such as electricity and the internet ar…
Not cool: who hacked France’s supermarket fridges?
Whether it was youngsters proving their skills or state sabotage, Europe’s most hacked country was left with a mountain of waste after food began cooking in freezers
Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue
Chancellor says government will study responses to public consultation, with airports being ‘big part of jobs and growth’
No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package
Extreme heatwaves in Europe not changing Britons’ holiday plans, say travel bosses
Hot summer getaways are still popular – but tourism industry fears impact of rising jet fuel costs and squeezed household incomes
Neet rates higher in England’s smaller cities and towns than in biggest cities
Smaller cities and towns across England have higher rates of young people not in employment, education or training than the nine largest cities, analysis shows.
Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
The Tesla Roadster 2 drove up a curved ramp before using rocket thrusters to fly, flip and land
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below:
Banknote imagery advisory group minutes – 15 July 2026
The Chair opened the meeting by welcoming Members and outlined the purpose of the meeting. Namely, to consider the results of the 2026 banknote imagery consultation in light of the Bank’s objectives to support counterfe…
UK risks losing key role in European space industry over satellite contract, says Airbus boss
Guillaume Faury writes to Andy Burnham warning him against choosing US firm Lockheed Martin to build Skynet satellites