Business · 6 days ago
Chancellor Merz finished a three‑country Asian tour by warning against weaponising trade, while a German snack brand quietly rolled out a new product in South Korea. The diplomatic drama is seasoned with a dash of absu…
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Business · 30 October 2026
The German automaker reported its biggest financial setback in over a decade, issuing a stern warning that immediate and decisive cost-cutting measures are required.
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Business · 30 October 2026
Microsoft’s shares are edging higher while Google’s are slipping, and investors are growing weary of lavish AI spending with modest returns. The contrast between the two hyperscalers has turned the market into a game…
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Business · 30 October 2026
A senior Lloyds Banking Group officer scoffed at the chancellor’s plan to use bank levies to ease household energy costs, arguing the tax hike is more a political gesture than a financial solution.
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Business · 30 October 2026
Think‑tanks and the latest budget forecast both warn that living‑standard growth is grinding to a halt, making the years ahead painfully stagnant.
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Business · 30 October 2026
Poundland has filed a notice to appoint administrators, a formal step that brings the discount retailer one step closer to possible collapse. The move has set shoppers wondering how many £1 bargains they can still snag…
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Business · 30 October 2026
The Guardian’s live Q&A with Hilary Osborne and Heather Stewart unpacked the 2026 budget, while Chancellor John Healey’s voice echoed through the chat promising to “prepare for the challenges ahead”. The sessio…
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Business · 30 October 2026
A growing number of high schools are weaving personal‑finance lessons into their liberal‑arts curricula, sparking debate, parent applause and a dash of artistic flair.
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Business · 29 October 2026
Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, signalling that the future of the high‑street discount chain is now uncertain.
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