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Finance · 27 October 2026
Oxfam’s new report finds that the world’s wealthiest 1 % earn a ‘double dividend’ from climate change – profiting from both the emissions that drive the crisis and the recovery funds that follow, widening ine…
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Finance · 27 October 2026
Chancellor Healey announced a pre‑Budget ‘everyday fixes’ package that will remove tariffs on marmalade, gherkins and a handful of other staples, giving households a modest breathing‑space boost. While the move t…
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Finance · 27 October 2026
Rising anxiety over the U.S.‑China AI rivalry has wiped trillions of dollars from Chinese stock markets, sparking a sharp sell‑off and prompting investors to stare nervously at the next line of code.
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Business · 27 October 2026
Andy Burnham says the Brexit deal hasn’t delivered for the public and has weakened the economy. The prime minister adds no big pre‑election changes are on the table, prompting tongue‑in‑cheek talk about London…
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Finance · 26 October 2026
Volkswagen is investing $4 billion (£3 billion) to build an Audi SUV factory in Georgia, creating 4,500 jobs, even as it cuts positions in Germany amid tariffs, Chinese competition and the shift to electric vehicles…
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Business · 26 October 2026
The Treasury has rolled out a budget that looks designed to keep the economy humming, but the looming January fiscal squeeze means the Labour government may need a new playbook to stay afloat.
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Finance · 26 October 2026
Elon Musk cautioned that funding for AI‑driven cloud services could dry up, likening the risk to a guppy’s demise. Meanwhile, French government bonds rallied after a downgrade was avoided, giving investors a safer ha…
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Finance · 26 October 2026
Violent protests that saw municipal buildings set ablaze and shops looted sparked a sharp sell‑off in French bonds, widening the spread with German debt and prompting investors to flee to safety.
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Business · 26 October 2026
Deputy leader Angela Rayner has publicly backed Andy Burnham’s call for a debate on returning to free movement with the EU. The endorsement, described as pragmatic, is flagged as a possible source of concern for re…
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