Business · 28 September 2026
Private‑equity juggernaut Advent International is lining up a stake in Monzo amid speculation that the neobank could be swallowed by Brazil’s Nubank for a staggering £10bn, turning the City’s own digital‑cash ki…
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Entertainment · 28 September 2026
At the Zurich Film Festival, Anna Kendrick discussed her upcoming directorial debut and reflected on her career's tonal shifts, ranging from superhero-grade friendship dynamics to a bewildering time in the vampire world.
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Business · 28 September 2026
London’s digital challenger Monzo is in talks with Brazil’s Nubank for a sale that could value the firm at £8‑10bn, a deal that would see the City’s most agile bank cross the Atlantic for a splash of tropical fl…
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Business · 28 September 2026
As central bank algorithms outpace human comprehension, a routine policy briefing devolves into a loop of meaningless superlatives while actual financial plumbing slips away. The Washington desk notes that the gap betwee…
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Business · 28 September 2026
When the chancellor faces a tug‑of‑war between Iran‑related sanctions and a need to keep the City’s spirits buoyant, the result is a satirical tableau of fiscal gymnastics and polite optimism.
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Business · 28 September 2026
Labour's Andy Burnham announced a new scheme aimed at supporting first‑time home buyers who cannot rely on parental help, offering grants, low‑rate loans and broker guidance – a move that has both hope and sceptici…
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Business · 28 September 2026
Meta’s latest venture into eyewear, powered by its Muse AI agent, promises a robust, hands‑free experience. The company’s bold bet on a new category of devices has investors and skeptics alike wondering if the glas…
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AI Wire · 28 September 2026
Meta’s Muse chatbot now lets users browse an exposed filesystem, revealing internal files and model data. The leak raises questions about data hygiene, security, and user privacy in open‑source AI tools.
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Business · 28 September 2026
A surge in electric‑vehicle sales is draining Germany’s fuel tax coffers, prompting a tongue‑in‑cheek Brussels communiqué and a forecast annex warning of a fiscal pothole on the road‑funding highway.
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