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Business · 4 October 2026
Ministers are looking at ways to keep mayors and council chiefs in England accountable for any extra revenues devolved to them, proposing oversight measures before the new powers are handed over.
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Business · 4 October 2026
OpenAI’s senior safety lead has resigned, warning that the company’s culture is broken and that the firm isn’t being nearly careful enough as it races to roll out new AI models.
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Sports · 4 October 2026
Wakefield Trinity became Super League champions for the first time, beating Warrington Wolves 23‑10 at Old Trafford and ending a 58‑year wait.
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Business · 4 October 2026
UK shoppers flock to nitrite‑free bacon, spurred by health‑hyped headlines, but experts say the safety benefits are unproven.
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Business · 4 October 2026
Tesco has made a surprise offer to acquire Britain’s largest specialist wine chain, Majestic Wine, promising to turn its aisles into a full‑blown oenophile experience. The move could either bring a new era of wine‑…
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Business · 3 October 2026
After months of interim leadership, Ofgem is close to appointing Tim Jarvis as its permanent chief, aiming to bring stability to the energy sector amid rising prices.
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Business · 3 October 2026
A prediction market has people betting on whether HSBC or Lloyds will collapse, prompting regulators to step in before the City’s nerves turn to panic.
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Business · 3 October 2026
In a twist of fate, London’s once‑glittering Georgian homes are now the latest victims of a housing market that prefers high‑street café prices to grandiose façades.
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Business · 3 October 2026
Energy suppliers stage protest outside Bank of England, demanding swift government action to curb soaring household bills, while the City’s elite scramble to keep the lights on.
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