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The European Central Bank (ECB) wage tracker, which covers active collective bargaining agreements, indicates negotiated wage pressures with smoothed one-off payments of 2.2% in 2026 (based on a coverage of 46.9% of emp…
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New FCA guidance will help firms understand how the law underpinning the UK's future cryptoasset regime applies to their business. It also sets out which activities may require FCA authorisation.
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Rises in petrol, diesel and airfares pushed UK inflation up to its highest level in five months in the year to August.
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Mayors and other local politicians could be given powers to oversee water companies under plans being considered by the UK government to bring utilities under greater public control.
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Young people in Rotherham face a local jobs market with the fewest suitable opportunities in Britain, according to a report that warns stark regional divisions are fuelling a crisis in youth work.
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McLaren is gearing up to build an SUV for the first time in its 63-year history, betting that the glamour of its all-conquering Formula One team can sell cars to wealthy fans who do not own its supercars.
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The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
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Heathrow airport should be allowed to expand only if airlines pay for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the government’s climate advisers have said.
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The UK’s dilapidated roads are expected to get even worse, with motorists warned to expect a jump in the number of potholes as result of the country’s hottest summer on record.
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Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has been called up to the Argentine national team for his farewell match with the national squad. This was announced by the press office of the Argentine Football Association.
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If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes the British prime minister later this month, one of his first telephone calls is likely to be with Donald Trump.
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At San Francisco conference, OpenAI chief Sam Altman calls for more rigorous security measures
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John Healey is in talks with the Canadian government about joining a new global defence bank intended to help allies rearm to counter mounting security threats, just weeks after Rachel Reeves rejected the move.
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There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop.
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Prime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment Summit
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Armenia needs to choose between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as soon as possible. She called the argument that it is too earl…
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Bristol has become the first British city to impose a ban on the advertising of fast fashion, in new restrictions that will also curb ads for SUVs and airlines.
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The retail landscape is navigating a complex web of challenges, with repercussions felt across global markets. From concerns over AI slowdown to legal disputes around refunds, the sector is facing a myriad of issues. Le…
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The Bank of England is changing the criteria used to determine which firms are required to submit Form BT monthly.
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Firms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters
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The FCA has banned Nurul Miah, also known as Neil Mia and Neil Miah, from working in financial services.
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Channel 4 has poached the Channel 5 owner Paramount’s £300m-plus TV advertising sales business from Sky, in a huge boost days after the broadcaster announced it is to cut 340 jobs.
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Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds
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More than 1,200 people, including Ben Fogle, sign letter saying domestic contracts will help preserve UK manufacturing