Business · 8 October 2026
Chancellor Rishi Healey has called the chief executives of Britain’s biggest high‑street retailers and hospitality groups into a pre‑budget briefing, warning that the upcoming budget could trigger a new business�…
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Business · 8 October 2026
Google Maps has added a live‑price layer for petrol and diesel, letting UK motorists see forecourt prices on the map as part of the government’s Fuel Finder scheme, a move aimed at boosting price transparency after d…
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Finance · 8 October 2026
A senior Federal Reserve official signaled that further interest‑rate hikes are unlikely this month, hinting any move would wait until the end of the year. Traders took the cautious tone as a cue, nudging markets highe…
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Technology · 8 October 2026
A new report suggests Silicon Valley billionaires' quest for Pentagon contracts fuels paranoia in Washington, but the tech titans' secret handshakes reveal their real intentions. Exclusive!
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Business · 8 October 2026
Earnings season lights up the market, the Fed keeps rates steady, and a briefing highlights a robust economy that still demands careful watching.
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Finance · 8 October 2026
A graphics‑driven analysis by Arfa Momin of federal aid recipients shows how a graduate’s major and alma mater influence earnings four years after graduation, while noting the study’s limited time frame.
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Business · 8 October 2026
Tesco lifted its profit outlook after first‑half sales rose 2% to £33.8bn, and is nudging shoppers toward a low‑alcohol festive season while expanding delivery slots and online trade.
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Finance · 8 October 2026
Middle‑East shipping attacks and a looming Gulf storm have pushed Brent above $104 a barrel, lifted bond yields and nudged the euro towards a 17‑month trough, sending City traders scrambling.
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Lighter · 8 October 2026
Eight cheerful pictures of puffins. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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