Economy & Money
European economy, markets, the euro, ECB, inflation and business.
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The Big Question: What's stopping Europeans making the most of their money?
An estimated €37 trillion is sitting largely idle across the European Union. Why aren't Europeans investing more, and what would i…
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‘We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres
In 1993, she squeezed a $333m settlement from a Californian energy company in a scandal over contaminated water. Three decades lat…
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‘Crypto v community’: 4,000 local US lenders join forces to fight ‘stablecoins’ law
Up to 4,000 community banks fear looming legislation to regulate digital cash will deprive rural firms and farmers of $850bn-worth…
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A US bus travel boom looks likely – but will Greyhounds ever be cool again?
For most Americans, riding a bus means abandoning expectations of basic dignity – but with an increase in ridership, that could ch…
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‘British food will disappear’: trade deal after Brexit is hitting UK farmers hard
Home-grown food may become a niche product for wealthy in our supermarkets as British farmers’ incomes plummet For Liz Webster, wh…
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Portugal gains 725 super-rich residents in five years. Why is it a magnet for wealth?
In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, internat…
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Leaks, lawyers and a whistleblower: how did KPMG’s failings emerge – and could more have been done?
A parliamentary inquiry heard claims from one former employee that partners pursued ‘revenue growth at all costs’ Get our breaking…
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Foodie in Fairbanks: the unexpected culinary scene in the middle of Alaska
Locals and visitors of the Golden Heart City have a plethora of food choices to choose from – Thai, Chinese, Korean and even Moldo…
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The AI bubble has further to run despite the looming crash
As tech firms make huge profits and investors fear losing out, both are doing their best to hold off the day of reckoning OpenAI s…
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Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution
Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal …
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Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled
Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe…
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Free summer holiday sport sessions offered in city
The scheme will visit green spaces around Sheffield, with free food and drink also offered.
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‘I’m missing out’: the cash-strapped UK university students forced to live at home
Experts say students from poorer backgrounds increasingly having to limit their options because of money worries Most days, Mariam…
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Money Box
Paul Lewis interviews Richard Lloyd, the chair of the Access to Banking Review.
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Here’s what to do if your StubHub World Cup resale ticket is canceled
World Cup StubHub ticket mess shows how weak consumer protections are in the US, but there are steps fans can take A growing numbe…
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‘Basically you’re trapped’: UK postgraduates burdened with double loan debt
Calls for reform to student loan system as those studying for a master’s can be left with ‘a life tax’ Whether to pursue a master’…
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Parents booking air-conditioned hotels to keep babies safe in UK heatwave
Hotels report increase in last-minute bookings, including from families attempting to escape hot homes Europe heatwave: latest upd…
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Two tickets for Wimbledon Centre Court? That’ll be £586,000 please
A pair of debenture tickets changed hands this week for a sum far beyond the means of ordinary tennis fans Like many of us, Marcos…
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Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment? Continue readi…
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Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
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Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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Now we know how much tax King Charles pays, and it is very little
The monarch’s declaration doesn’t tell us much, except that his bill is lower than for people with much smaller fortunes The veil …
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New ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained
In this week’s episode, there’s a deep dive into first-time buyer savings, with a special focus on Lifetime ISAs.