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Business · 9 October 2026

Brent Bounces, Asos Gets a Data Knock‑Back – City’s Two‑Fold Whim

Iris Quay, London desk

When the price of a barrel of oil slipped on a promise of calm and a fashion retailer’s data vault was breached, the City found itself juggling geopolitical lull and a cyber mystery. Snowflake denies a flaw, while the…

Entertainment · 9 October 2026

ABC Orders ‘Rabbit’ Pilot, a U.S. Remake of BBC’s ‘Ludwig’

Celia Marsh, London desk

ABC has green‑lit a drama pilot called ‘Rabbit’, a U.S. adaptation of the BBC One comedy‑drama ‘Ludwig’. The project is written and executive‑produced by the original creators Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker, w…

Finance · 9 October 2026

Bank Governor’s Plea to Chancellor Leaves Market Traders Chuckling

Iris Quay, London desk

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urged Chancellor John Healey to craft a budget that reassures markets amid bond‑market turbulence, stressing that fiscal policy must be credible. The comments sparked a light‑…

World · 9 October 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Warrant Ruling: A Prince's Legal Battle Continues

Tom Wick, London desk

A High Court ruling has declared the search warrants used to raid Prince Andrew's properties unlawful. However, the investigation into the ex-prince's alleged misconduct remains ongoing. The case highlights the importanc…

Business · 8 October 2026

Google Maps now shows petrol prices – the app that once told you how far to the next rest stop now tells you how much to pay

Iris Quay, London desk

Google Maps has added a live‑price layer for petrol and diesel, letting UK motorists see forecourt prices on the map as part of the government’s Fuel Finder scheme, a move aimed at boosting price transparency after d…

Business · 8 October 2026

Tesco Raises Profit Forecast, Hints at Low‑Alcohol Christmas – Even the Stock Market Wants a Dry Holiday

Iris Quay, London desk

Tesco lifted its profit outlook after first‑half sales rose 2% to £33.8bn, and is nudging shoppers toward a low‑alcohol festive season while expanding delivery slots and online trade.

Finance · 8 October 2026

Oil attacks send City’s spreadsheets into a tailspin as Brent tops $104 and the euro limps towards 17‑month low

Iris Quay, London desk

Middle‑East shipping attacks and a looming Gulf storm have pushed Brent above $104 a barrel, lifted bond yields and nudged the euro towards a 17‑month trough, sending City traders scrambling.

Finance · 8 October 2026

Dame Julia Hoggett’s Shade‑Stopping Mission: LSE Chief Calls for More Incentives to Keep Firms Home

Iris Quay, London desk

London Stock Exchange chief Dame Julia Hoggett urges the UK to offer more incentives for investors in large listed companies, warning that without them firms may seek greener tax skies abroad.

Sports · 8 October 2026

Vega's Goal: From Spurs to FIFA Presidency – Tea Turns Cold in Boardroom

Celia Marsh, London desk

Former Tottenham, Celtic and Swiss defender Ramon Vega has announced he will run for FIFA president next year, taking on current president Gianni Infantino. The move has turned boardroom tea into a chilly battleground.