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After the US midterms, what will a lame duck Trump mean for the global economy?

Republicans’ crushing setback will play out in stock markets, inflation, interest...

Nov 4, 2026 • 1 min read
Business

Australia has an especially bad inflation problem. So why are we only middle-of-the pack on the misery index?

Comparing Australia to other countries may not be much comfort but does offer some...

Nov 4, 2026 • 1 min read
Finance

French blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe

Temperature and defrosting thresholds raised to ‘very high levels’ at three cold...

Nov 4, 2026 • 1 min read
Finance

Woman charged over alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John

Exclusive: Police will allege the woman, 40, is the former partner of Steele-John and...

Nov 4, 2026 • 1 min read
Business

Uber pays its drivers ‘wages’ and is liable for $81m payroll tax bill, Australia’s high court rules

Rideshare company unsuccessfully argued it didn’t employ workers and claimed money...

Nov 4, 2026 • 1 min read
Business

US tech stocks recover after selloff spooks investors over AI spending

Midterms didn’t appear to have huge impact, though predicted wins for Democrats could...

Nov 3, 2026 • 1 min read
Finance

Panel rules out further inquiry into sexual harassment claims against Lib Dem peer Chris Rennard

Party leader Ed Davey ‘disappointed and upset’ at decision by independent panel after...

Nov 3, 2026 • 1 min read
Business

Protect Poundland from predatory capitalism, MPs tell government

Budget retailer and 12, 000 jobs at risk after US owner fails to accept buyout offers...

Nov 3, 2026 • 1 min read
Finance

Car finance: Barclays becomes first big lender to offer payouts for mis-selling of loans

Bank to make ‘early settlement’ offers before outcome of legal battle, with those who...

Nov 3, 2026 • 1 min read
Business

Citizen-led ballot initiatives seek to limit electricity firms’ political donations in Michigan

One motion considers reining in political spending while another proposes to...

Nov 3, 2026 • 1 min read
Business

Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as chief executive as sales struggle

David Potts to take over immediately, as executive chair Allan Leighton steps back to...

Nov 3, 2026 • 1 min read
Business

Virgin Media O2 to cut thousands of jobs as it plans £800m cost savings

Up to 25% of 16, 000 workforce could go as telecoms group says it will increase use of...

Nov 3, 2026 • 1 min read