Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges?
Andy Burnham has made lowering the cost of living his first major policy announcement in government, with an i…
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Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk sues US rival over ‘materially misleading’ ads
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday it is suing arch US rival Eli Lilly over “false and materially misl…
Liverpool owner in talks to sell stake to QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia
Liverpool’s owner is in talks over selling a significant minority stake to a consortium led by the Queens Park…
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‘We were at their mercy’: inside the Amazon tactics that hiked prices across the internet
Internal emails revealed in court and interviews with ex-employees describe how Amazon’s practices drove up pr…
Spanish hotel chain ceases operations in Cuba under pressure from Washington
A Spanish hotel chain is to cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week due to “major difficulties” in…
ECB appoints Boris Kisselevsky as Director General Secretariat
The Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed Boris Kisselevsky, currently Head of the …
How much money does the UK government borrow, and why does it matter?
To fill this gap it borrows money, but that has to be paid back - with interest.
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More MiCA-licensed crypto firms could exit EU market: Gate Europe CEO
Gate Europe’s Giovanni Cunti says some MiCA-licensed crypto firms may struggle to sustain compliance costs as …
Russian parliament passes law regulating crypto market
The State Duma legislation creates a regulated framework for crypto market participants and now moves to Presi…
Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation
The group of investors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have offered the government a “golden share” in …
July 2026 euro area bank lending survey
According to the July 2026 bank lending survey (BLS), euro area banks reported a moderate net tightening of cr…
UK government borrowing falls in June
The UK government borrowed slightly less than expected in June, according to official figures published as new…
UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards
Employers cut the number of job vacancies in May, according to official figures that highlight the UK’s “fragi…
Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost-of-living move
Electricity bills will be reduced by an average of £45 from October, after Andy Burnham announced the governme…
UK military ‘eyes innovative electric flying taxi’ as 2029 launch planned
British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has said the UK government has expressed interest in buying a m…
Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’
Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says
Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy produc…
Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics live
Burnham’s team were clear they want an experienced figure to deliver his vision for UK economy - combining fis…
Judge orders pause on Paramount-Warner merger after challenge from 12 states
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery to halt their $81bn merger for at least …
The Russian Ministry of Culture has not received an application for a distribution certificate for Nolan's "Odyssey"
“The Odyssey” is a film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, produced by Universal Pictures. The film was released…
Nigerian president signs order on approach to crypto regulation, taxes
The West African country’s executive order established a virtual asset council and addressed the fragmentation…
‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Bus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditions they have experienc…
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European gas prices have hit a four-month high as the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East raises fea…
Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
In his first speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham has promised to give people more "breathing space" to help…