Economy & Money
European economy, markets, the euro, ECB, inflation and business.
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Gina Rinehart makes ‘significant investment’ in Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Australian billionaire says investment reflects her confidence in world’s first trillionaire after his record-breaking IPO Follow …
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Australia’s Sigma drops out of talks to buy UK’s Boots
End of discussions on takeover estimated at $10bn extends uncertainty for 177-year-old British chain Business live – latest update…
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Oil price falls to three-month low and markets rally after US-Iran peace deal – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Oil prices tumble amid hopes strait of Hormuz will soon reopen The US d…
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A £350 swimming pool fee ruined our easyJet holiday
We booked our hotel because of its swimming pool but a hefty hourly fee to use it wasn’t mentioned My partner and I paid £2,150 fo…
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Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'
The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.
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Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns
Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action Britain’s industrial …
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Oil prices tumble amid hopes strait of Hormuz will soon reopen
US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude but analysts warn complex negotiations lie ahead, potentially halting fur…
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Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
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As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.
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Why I sold my business to my staff
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
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Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
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Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.
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Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?
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Business Daily
An ambitious project aims to build a business hub to rival Singapore or Hong Kong
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UK electric car sale target set to be weakened
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
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Running a small business has become almost impossible | Letter
Rosie Wolfenden says that under the current tax system, and with rising costs, traditional business models are no longer viable Th…
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Me, worry? For US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs are now a non-issue
A year ago it was the hot topic, but business owners have seen there’s a limit to the president’s royal decrees In two weeks, I’m …
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Welcome to California: land of plunder and hypocrisy | Mark Arax
From gold to water, California’s wealth was built on extraction. The AI boom is reviving an old question: who pays the price? I wa…
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UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure
Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings that manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK govern…
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UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company
Some fighters will receive bonuses in ‘stablecoins’ issued by Trump family business World Liberty Financial The Ultimate Fighting …
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British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel – video
British armed forces intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the pr…
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Man who built Guernsey finance charity retires
Peter Neville stands down as head of the charity supporting people ineligible for mainstream banking.
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Fund boosts support for financial struggles
The £300k fund will expand support for residents struggling with financial pressures in Devon.
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Elon Musk and co may relish march of the robots but there must be AI boundaries in the workplace | Heather Stewart
As such technology advances quickly, firms should not lose sight of what qualities humans bring to jobs A robot magician called D4…