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Business · 2 October 2026

SI to the Rescue: Trump’s AI Rebrand Fuels Slovenia’s Domain Frenzy

Iris Quay, London desk

When the U.S. president announced he’d rename AI “super intelligence” (SI), Slovenian registrars were left holding the door open for a rush of dot‑si domain buyers, while City brokers scrambled to secure the catc…

Business · 2 October 2026

Banking Titans Tied Down: The Chancellery Calls Big Five to London for Pre‑Budget Pow‑wow

Iris Quay, London desk

The chancellor has summoned the CEOs of Britain’s largest banks to a pre‑budget briefing that promises tea and a relaxed atmosphere, but a looming tax raid later this month keeps the financial heavyweights on edge.

Business · 2 October 2026

Ted Baker Tries on a New Suit and Struts Back onto the High Street

Iris Quay, London desk

The iconic British label returns to the high street after a two‑year closure, proving that even the City’s most expensive suits can find a new niche when the economy’s pockets widen.

Business · 2 October 2026

Stabbing in Flydubai Cockpit Sparks Debate Over Locked Doors and Human Trust

Iris Quay, London desk

During a flydubai flight, a co‑pilot stabbed the captain, prompting a nationwide review of cockpit‑door policies and a quiet conversation among City brokers about trust and security.

Business · 1 October 2026

Travelodge’s Summer of ‘Stays’ Gone Wrong: One‑in‑Ten Rooms Still Host Intruders

Iris Quay, London desk

A review finds that 10% of Travelodge hotels reported room‑intrusion incidents this summer, sparking a debate over the chain’s safety protocols.

Business · 1 October 2026

Goldman Bets Half a Billion on Quantum’s Tiny‑House Dream, City Still Uncertain

Iris Quay, London desk

Goldman Sachs has pledged up to £500m to SME housebuilder Quantum in a bid to keep the City’s housing ambitions afloat amid doubts over the government’s new‑homes target.

Business · 1 October 2026

American Automakers Trade Fuel Efficiency for Fuel Prices, Earth Sighs in the Rearview

Noor Hale, World desk

US lawmakers have rolled back fuel‑efficiency mandates while pushing the market toward cheaper, higher‑fuel‑consumption vehicles—an ironic recipe for higher gasoline bills and a larger carbon footprint.

Business · 1 October 2026

Middle East Oil Exports Return to Pre‑Iran‑War Levels, But No One Can Tell Whose Barrel Is Bigger

Noor Hale, World desk

After months of wobbling, Middle East oil exports inch toward the high‑water mark of the 1970s, leaving analysts to wonder whether the only thing that’s truly recovered is the region’s appetite for spreadsheets.

Business · 1 October 2026

Four‑Year‑Olds to Join the City: New Report Urges Early Career Lessons

Iris Quay, London desk

A new report insists primary‑school children should start learning about work at four, sparking a wave of proposals for crayon‑filled career kits and kindergarten job‑shadowing. The City’s own early‑career plan…