US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Long-term borrowing costs in the US rose again despite an announcement from the government that it would intervene to try to lower them.
Policy
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Leaked audio from a private event has reportedly captured the US vice-president, JD Vance, mocking Canada for apparently capitulating in a trade deal and taunting the prime minister, Mark Carney, for trying to “out-toug…
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has bowed to employee demands on remote working, after a series of strikes over its chief executive’s return-to-the office orders.
Iran’s president calls for end to war with US
Iran ian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday that the time had come to conclude the protracted conflict with the United States, arguing that Tehran currently holds an advantage over Washington. He remarked that e…
Jamie and Jools Oliver pay themselves £1.5m dividend as profits almost halve
Jamie and Jools Oliver have paid themselves a £1.5m dividend – more than 40% down on last year – after profits at their cookery and media empire almost halved.
Quarter of branded baby foods in UK still have too much sugar, analysis finds
Exclusive: Of 224 branded infant foods and snacks, more than half are in breach of guidelines brought in a year ago
Proposed London datacentre ‘incompatible’ with net zero with 1m-tonne carbon footprint
A “hyperscale” datacentre in outer London would generate more than 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, equivalent to the carbon footprint of 8,480 flights from London to New York, planning documents show.
Radical
TEL AVIV, August 21. /TASS/. The Israeli military struck a building in the security zone in southern Lebanon that sheltered several suspected radicals, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – July 2026
In July the median rate of perceived inflation over the previous 12 months decreased to 3.5%, from 3.6% in June. Median expectations for inflation over the next 12 months also decreased, to 2.9% from 3.0%, as did median…
UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget
The UK government ran a larger than expected £1.8bn deficit in July, underlining the challenges facing the chancellor, John Healey, as he draws up his first budget.
Back on track: can Burnham fix the north’s woeful rail services?
For passenger rail travel, the north of England was the future, once. But since that first train from Darlington to Stockton in 1825, many have felt short-changed. As one angry passenger put it, 200 years later: “What i…
Anxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
The number of banknotes in circulation in the EU is increasing despite widespread smartphone payments, new data shows, with wildfires ripping through parts of Europe fuelling demand for an emergency stash of cash.
Panama canal to reduce shipping as El Niño strikes vital route
Further restrictions on shipping lane possible as Central America gripped by severe drought
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
What with a 250th birthday, Taylor Swift's wedding and the football World Cup, Americans could be forgiven for taking their eye off the ball this summer.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc
XRP’s price (XRP-USD) climbed more than 11% in a single day to reach $1.23. This is a big change for XRP after weeks of flat price moves where it stayed trapped between $1.00 and $1.13.
Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
It stretches the definition of pied-à-terre but Mark Zuckerberg now has a pad in Ireland: Strancally castle.
Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets? | Richard Partington
As yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching
Specsavers pays £12m dividend to parent company after jump in earnings
Pre-tax profits rose at high street opticians to £429.7m in the year to February while sales rose 7% to £4.3bn
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the following enforcement action listed below:
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of United Community Bank
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement actions listed below:
UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology
Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train
The East Sussex railway line on which a train derailed will reopen in September as crews continue to remove the carriages that left the track.
Travelodge boss quits amid fallout over hotel chain’s security failings
Joanna Boydell steps down after widespread criticism over company’s handling of guest safety issues
Founder of China’s Evergrande jailed for life after pleading guilty to fraud
The founder of Evergrande, one of China’s largest property developers, has been sentenced to life in prison and had all of his personal property confiscated.