Sunday, 8 November 2026
Independent coverage of global markets, trade and finance
The manufacturing lobby group Make UK and the Trades Union Congress have picked a bad moment to plead for urgent relief for the nation’s industrial companies from sky-high electricity prices. The cabinet is tearing itse…
The Chair opened the meeting, highlighting the importance of the decisions to be made in selecting a shortlist of wildlife, thanking panel members for their involvement, and asking them to introduce themselves.
Whilst the deal is very good news for markets it looks like tough conversations will have occur in the 60-day window to ensure the peace is sustainable. As an example, the Senate needs to approve any extensive sanction …
Time: 10am to 1pm | Location: Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH and MS teams
My partner and I paid £2,150 for a week’s all-inclusive break in Marrakech with easyJet Holidays.
Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action
The Chair opened the meeting, thanking members for sending across their wildlife nominations.
Time: 4pm to 5pm | Location: Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH and MS teams
Time: 9am to 10am | Location: Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH and MS teams
Increasingly elaborate investment scams involving gold, cryptocurrencies and wine have soared in the past year with more than £220m lost to the fraud, according to a report.
US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude but analysts warn complex negotiations lie ahead, potentially halting further significant drops
UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online content
UK billionaire’s fashion group offers £166m for takeover of 77.1% of shares in shoe firm it does not already own
The Australian pharmaceutical group Sigma Healthcare has dropped its pursuit of the UK retail chain Boots, abandoning a takeover estimated to be worth $10bn (£7bn).
The European Commission has unveiled its plans for digital sovereignty. Its proposals betray a disappointing lack of vision
Staff at Softstar Shoes in Oregon have discovered a newfound enthusiasm for eking out resources and growing profits.
Keir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram and X in sweeping restrictions described as “Australia plus”, the Guardian understands.
Rosie Wolfenden says that under the current tax system, and with rising costs, traditional business models are no longer viable
In two weeks, I’m speaking to a group of companies in the packaging industry about issues affecting their businesses this year. I’m going to discuss the economy, navigating higher costs, leveraging new tax legislation, …
Some fighters will receive bonuses in ‘stablecoins’ issued by Trump family business World Liberty Financial
Exclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and education
From gold to water, California’s wealth was built on extraction. The AI boom is reviving an old question: who pays the price?
What are you into? What floats your boat? What music, films, clothes, art, books – anything, really – do you actually like? Do you find these questions more difficult to answer than you would have done 10 years ago? How…
Keir Starmer teeters. The defence secretary exits, and thereby seems to confirm the prime minister’s demise. Andy Burnham scents a final, belated breakthrough, while most of the national talk is of violence, a country i…