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EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.
(BBC News – 2026-01-09 19:35)
California’s divisive plan to tax billionairesThe proposed levy on people worth 10 figures and above has rattled Silicon Valley and split Democratic leaders
(Financial Times – 2026-01-09 19:22)
US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since CovidEmployment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.
(BBC News – 2026-01-09 18:55)
US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemicWhite House is meanwhile facing questions about an apparent embargo breach over Trump’s social media postHiring held firm in the US last month, official data showed, amid uncertainty over the...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 18:30)
What is to stop Trump upending the rules in global finance too?Action against Venezuela and sabre-rattling towards Greenland point to risks in US president’s approach to the Fed
(Financial Times – 2026-01-09 18:00)
Venezuelan currency plunges as economy choked by US blockadeBolívar has fallen nearly 20% on black market, after US capture of President Maduro
(Financial Times – 2026-01-09 16:35)
Spurs captain Romero given additional ban after red cardTottenham captain Cristian Romero is given an additional one-match suspension and fined £50,000 for his behaviour during his side's Premier League defeat to Liverpool last month.
(BBC News – 2026-01-09 16:31)
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs saySome people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.
(BBC News – 2026-01-09 16:22)
Charity watchdog opens inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of business armBosses at body that trained chef Jamie Oliver were awarded million-pound bonuses after sale to private firmBusiness live – latest updatesThe Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into City...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 15:14)
Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
(BBC News – 2026-01-09 15:03)
The rise of the analogue bag: fashion’s answer to doomscrollingAs screen fatigue grows, a new trend is swapping smartphones for crosswords and sketchbooks – turning the humble bag into a tool for offline livingThere’s a new “it” bag –...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 15:00)
Robots that can do laundry and more, plus unrolling laptops: the standout tech from CES 2026Robot vacuums that can climb stairs and device for BlackBerry lovers also on display at annual Las Vegas tech showThis year will be filled with robots that can fold your...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 14:30)
US economy undershoots expectations to add just 50,000 jobs in DecemberLatest sign labour market is cooling after years of strong growth
(Financial Times – 2026-01-09 13:55)
Starmer rules out EU financial services alignment talksCity firms welcome clarity as government signals it will not reopen Brussels-era rules, despite closer cooperation elsewhereBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer will exclude financial...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 13:32)
Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrackShops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.
(BBC News – 2026-01-09 11:21)
UK hedge fund trader Chris Rokos pays himself £477mnRokos Capital returned 31% in 2024 following wild swings in equity, bond and commodity markets
(Financial Times – 2026-01-09 10:02)
Sainsbury’s blames ‘significant headwinds’ for drop in Argos sales at ChristmasOnline competition and weak consumer confidence behind fall, although sales at group’s supermarkets roseBusiness live – latest updatesSainsbury’s has blamed “significant headwinds” from weak consumer confidence, heavy online competition and...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 08:31)
Mining firms Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talksDeal would create world’s largest mining company and come almost a year after previous discussions failedNils Pratley: Glencore and Rio Tinto are at it again – and the markets smell...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 08:09)
What is Modella Capital? Firm in spotlight as Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop face collapseInvestment firm that also bought WH Smith’s high street business has reputation for rapid and hard-nosed restructuringThe expected collapse of the high street retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop,...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 07:00)
Homes for sale in England with soaring ceilings – in picturesFrom a penthouse flat in London to a Georgian house in Sheffield Continue reading...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 07:00)
Treasury has ‘limited grasp’ of concerns over booming shadow banking sector, peers sayReport says officials seem unprepared for potential risks that unregulated industry poses to UK financial stabilityThe UK Treasury has a “limited grasp” of concerns linked to the booming shadow banking...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-09 00:01)
General Motors reports $7bn earnings loss after pulling back from EVsGM says end of tax incentives and less stringent emissions regulations slowed consumer demand for EVs in 2025General Motors said on Thursday it will record a one-time earnings hit of...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-08 22:12)
‘They are going after everything rural’: inheritance tax U-turn does little to dampen farmers’ anger at LabourAt the Oxford farming conference there were signs the government has much to do to win back farmers’ trustFew symbols were more potent than the wooden coffin bearing the inscription...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-08 18:14)
‘Brilliant for work-life balance’: how Britain is embracing the ‘workation’Research finds growing trend of employers letting employees work remotely to free up more holiday timeKatherine first caught the bug when she visited Australia a couple of years ago. The...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-08 13:00)
How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
(BBC News – 2026-01-08 00:00)
‘We’re in limbo’: the garden centre ‘golden mile’ that may be lost to a new townCrews Hill near Enfield in north London could become a victim of Labour’s ambitious housebuilding goalUK construction hit by worst run since global financial crisisOn the fringes of north London...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-07 15:02)
Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offerThe Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.
(BBC News – 2026-01-07 13:20)
Cost of new logo for nationalised trains revealedMore than £30,000 of taxpayer money has been spent on creating a new logo for nationalised rail services, Sky News can reveal.
(Sky News – 2026-01-06 17:06)
Deep in the vaults: the Bank of England’s £1.4bn Venezuelan gold conundrumNicolás Maduro’s seizure by US reopens question of who controls country’s reserves held in the UKTrump suggests US taxpayers could reimburse oil firmsBusiness live – latest updatesVenezuela live – latest...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-06 11:57)
I can’t access my father’s legacy after solicitors closed downThe firm that is holding the files has gone out of business, and complaining may take monthsMy dad died in July in harrowing circumstances. Our probate application was close to...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-06 07:00)
How long will it take you to reach your savings goals for the new year? – calculatorSee how quickly giving up treats will help you hit a target – and a trick that can speed it upNew year money: 26 tools and apps to help you...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-06 07:00)
UK credit card borrowing rises at fastest annual rate in almost two yearsBank of England says individuals borrowed extra £2.1bn in consumer credit in NovemberCredit card borrowing rose at the fastest annual rate for almost two years in November, according to the...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-06 00:01)
HMRC insists I am dead. How do I convince it I’m not?It allocated my NI number to a stranger who has died, and will not process my pension top-up request as a resultHM Revenue and Customs allocated my national insurance (NI)...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-05 07:00)
Digital wallet fraud: how your bank card can be stolen without it leaving your walletFraudsters use phishing to steal card details, which fund a spending spree using Apple Pay or Google PayYou get a call from your bank and the informed voice asks to...
(The Guardian – 2026-01-04 07:00)
The InquiryHow did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?
(BBC News – 2026-01-01 08:30)
Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat lonelinessThe pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
(BBC News – 2025-12-30 04:04)
What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
(BBC News – 2025-12-19 09:22)
Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for youThe rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
(BBC News – 2025-12-17 14:18)
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
(BBC News – 2025-11-29 15:14)
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
(BBC News – 2025-11-25 00:00)
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisisWhy - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
(BBC News – 2025-11-21 08:03)
The main reason you should leave heating on if you go away in winter (and it's not freezing pipes) | Money newsletterSky News has a free Money newsletter, bringing the kind of content you enjoy in the Money blog directly to your inbox - and more than 130,000 readers have already...
(Sky News – 2025-05-13 12:06)


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