Economy & Money
European economy, markets, the euro, ECB, inflation and business.
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The Guardian view on royal tax secrecy: it survives King Charles’s latest disclosure | Editorial
The monarch says how much he pays the Treasury but did not reveal the wealth behind it. Britain still lacks proper scrutiny of roy…
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The king, his millions, and the first public royal tax bill – The Latest
King Charles has become the first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the la…
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OpenAI staggers AI model release after Trump administration request
Sam Altman announces limited preview of GPT 5.6 in move that echoes launch of Anthropic’s Mythos Business live – latest updates Op…
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What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across …
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How do you escape an overdraft?
How do you escape an overdraft? Finance expert Ioan Bain explains
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The jobs most exposed to extreme heat — and why it matters for Europe's economy
Construction and agriculture are Europe's most heat-exposed industries, with transport, manufacturing and energy also facing growi…
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Rotisserie chickens in the trash: I worked in a supermarket and saw shocking food waste every day | Ann Larson
Stores over-stock their shelves, then toss out what they don’t sell. Meanwhile, workers struggle to make ends meet To most grocery…
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At last, an economic policy we can all get behind – doubling the royal family’s funding | Marina Hyde
But with rumours about a certain workshy Windsor circulating this week, are we actually encouraging joblessness with an overly gen…
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Revolut pushes new recruits into office in shift from ‘remote-first’ policy
Hundreds of graduates and interns at finance firm will now have to work in office at least three days a week Business live – lates…
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Great Britain’s grid operator warns again over power supplies in heatwave
Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – …
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First hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead
Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plans The energ…
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Record temperatures drives up home air conditioning inquiries
Companies see inquiries surge during heatwaves as UK households look to cool down their homes.
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As billionaires’ wealth soars, US workers struggle: ‘The rich keep getting richer for no good reason’
Ultrarich face backlash as billionaire tax in California makes it to the ballot and Americans organize for higher wages The day th…
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100,000 jobs and four plants: Volkswagen reportedly plans radical overhaul
Volkswagen is reportedly preparing for the most radical restructuring in its history. Up to 100,000 jobs could go worldwide, twice…
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What King Charles' historic tax disclosure reveals and what it hides
King Charles III has become the first reigning British monarch to make his personal tax bill public, lifting the lid on a slice of…
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Mexico’s new UK ambassador from ‘party of poor’ has 10 houses and £1m of jewellery
Alejandro Gertz Manero’s cars and properties contrast starkly with Morena party’s long association with austerity With his million…
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ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – May 2026
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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
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How much? The hidden costs of restaurant dishes
Two chefs lift the lid on the expensive business of creating menus they love You pay: £21 Restaurant profit: £1.65 Continue readin…
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‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering
Emerging research suggests datacentres create a heat island effect, pushing up temperatures in the immediate vicinity by as much a…
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UK food and drink exports fall as US tariffs and Brexit trade friction bites – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The FDF also report that the UK’s food and drink export surplus with th…
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Homes for sale near lidos, lakes and ponds in England and Scotland – in pictures
From a London tower near reservoirs to a Plymouth townhouse close to a historic saltwater lido Continue reading...
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Do new Isa rules mean I have pay tax?
Changes due to take effect next year for stocks and shares Isas have become become clearer, prompting concern The way you can inve…
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Charity celebrates 50 years of 'transformative' holidays
Sheffield Family Holiday Fund provide much-needed holidays for families facing adversity.