Economy & Money
European economy, markets, the euro, ECB, inflation and business.
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Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency | Johnny Ryan
The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digi…
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India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones
NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.
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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
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Crypto firms operating in UK to be subject to sweeping new rules
City regulator will require booming industry to prove its resilience to risk from October next year Crypto firms operating in the …
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Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
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World Bank backs Spain with new Madrid office
First vice-president and economy minister Carlos Cuerpo presents Spain as a key hub for multilateral institutions after the openin…
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Will Andy Burnham’s economic vision make us all better off? | Politics Weekly
Andy Burnham has made his first major speech since returning to Westminster. He announced proposals for a No 10 in the North as pa…
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Christine Lagarde: Back to basics in an uncertain environment
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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
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US supreme court rules Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook from Fed was unconstitutional
Justices find president does not have constitutional authority to fire Federal Reserve governor without cause US supreme court dec…
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Lucky Strike maker BAT to axe 5,500 jobs worldwide in €695m cost drive
British American Tobacco is cutting 5,500 jobs across the globe and handing thousands more roles to outside contractors, as the ci…
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Spain extends anti-crisis plan and launches process to draft 2027 budget
At an extraordinary meeting, the Council of Ministers extends economic relief measures, unveils a new housing plan and updates the…
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Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
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British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".
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Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.
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The AI boom propping up markets could trigger the next crash, central banks warn
The vast surge of investment in AI, which has powered global stock markets to record highs, risks ending in a financial bust, the …
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Where do workers take home the smallest share of their salaries in Europe?
The share of earnings taken through taxes and other deductions varies widely across Europe. But how much do workers actually keep?…
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South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
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Holidaymakers warned over social media scams for fake accommodation
Research suggests travel scams are on rise as experts advise doing some detective work to make sure holidays are real Holidaymaker…
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Good for business – or profit at any cost? The controversial side of private equity – a visual explainer
While it can transform firms for better or worse, the use of private equity in essential services is attracting scrutiny. Here we …
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‘Buy the haystack’: how tracker funds beat searching for shares
Designed to mirror the stock market, they are an easy and cheap way to save. Here’s how to start investing in them Tracker funds h…
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The Everyday Hustle
Af Malhotra sits in and discusses how entrepreneurs can use AI daily with Polly Dhaliwal.
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Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.
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Delivery drivers, unsung heroes who kept Qatar going during Iran war
As missiles threatened the Gulf and residents stayed indoors, delivery drivers kept delivering food and medicine across Doha, with…