M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers
Marks & Spencer is has signed a deal with Sephora to open areas under the beauty brand’s name within its stores, in its latest tactic to attract younger shoppers.
Policy
‘Visible and engaged’: Burnham in listening mode with businesses at Labour party conference
A year ago Andy Burnham had a tough business reception at Labour’s party conference. The then mayor of Greater Manchester, with clear ambitions to replace Keir Starmer, had rattled the City of London with his comment th…
New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
The boss of Britain’s biggest insurer has said that homes being built now could become uninsurable in the future because they are sited in flood-risk areas.
Anthropic ‘warns of existential AI risks to humanity’ in IPO document
Anthropic is telling investors that advanced AI could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity”, according to reports, as it prepares for a potential $2tn (£1.5tn) flotation.
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank raises cash rate to highest level in 15 years and warns of more hikes ‘if needed’
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted its key interest rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011, and warned of further hikes as the unending US war on Iran pushes prices “permanently higher”.
ECB amends monetary policy implementation guidelines as part of regular review
The European Central Bank (ECB) today published amendments to its guidelines on the implementation of monetary policy in the Eurosystem, applicable as of 30 November 2026 as part of a regular review.
The Russian Embassy warned NATO of the risk of conflict in the event of a blockade of Kaliningrad
NATO’s “adventurous and irresponsible” policy toward the Kaliningrad region increases the risk of a direct armed conflict between Russia and the alliance, according to the Russian Embassy in Belgium. The diplomatic miss…
Iran's Parliament Will Consider a Draft Resolution to Withdraw from the NPT on an Urgent Basis
The Iranian Parliament has drafted a bill to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). This was announced by Ali Nikzad, deputy speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
NASA Will Send Boeing's Troubled Starliner Back into Space // NASA has announced plans to use Boeing's troubled spacecraft on missions
The U.S. space agency NASA has announced plans for new missions that will use Boeing’s reusable Starliner spacecraft.
What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
US President Donald Trump has said he would back a ban on diesel producers selling overseas as surging fuel prices hit drivers ahead of the midterm elections.
SEC Charges Registered Investment Adviser Zoe Financial for Failure to Disclose Conflict of Interest
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against New York-based investment adviser Zoe Financial Inc. for failing to fully and fairly disclose material facts concerning conflicts of interes…
Putin increased the size of the Armed Forces by 15,000 personnel
Russian President Vladimir Putin has set the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces at 2.441 million personnel, including 1.550 million service members. The decree was published on September 28 on the legal act…
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out Labour's tax and spending plans when he delivers his first Budget on 28 October.
Nvidia unveils security platform to rein in AI agents and $150bn stock buyback
Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new security platform that the chipmaker said can stop artificial intelligence agents from going rogue.
FCA secures bankruptcy order against Arthur Temlett
We asked the Court to make Arthur Temlett, trading as Abacus Insurance Consultants ('Abacus'), bankrupt. This is known as sequestration in Scotland. The Sheriff granted our application on 27 August 2026.
FCA secures money back for victims of crypto fraud
Victims of a £1.5m crypto investment fraud will recover lost funds after the FCA obtained confiscation orders against Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga.
Foie gras, live dolphins and toasters: China and US cut reciprocal tariffs on $30bn each of goods
World’s biggest economies release lists of products in latest move away from trade war – but no strategic goods are included
Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
EU to push member states to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 11% surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war
Christine Lagarde: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
It is a pleasure to be back before this Committee as part of our regular dialogue.
InterestMe Financial Planning Limited (IMFP) and the appointed representative InterestMe Advisers Limited (IMA) enter administration
On 24 September 2026, IMFP and IMA entered administration. Robert Goodhew and Geoff Bouchier of Kroll Advisory Limited were appointed joint administrators for both firms.
Bessent taps Jefferies strategist David Zervos as adviser
Veteran Wall Street economist David Zervos has been hired by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a counsellor in the department.
Schools forced to shut amid burst Thames Water pipe ‘leaking 750 litres a second’
Schools, businesses and homes across seven boroughs in England were hit by a Thames Water outage on Monday, from a burst water main reportedly leaking 750 litres a second.
Healey signals welfare reform push and new apprenticeships scheme
Chancellor sets out measures to support jobs and growth in conference speech but vows fiscal discipline in budget
AP: Netanyahu's secret visit to the UAE is linked to warnings about an attack on October 7
At a secret meeting with the president of the United Arab Emirates, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him to deny reports that the UAE had warned Israel of an impending attack by Hamas in November 2023. Th…