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Germany’s financial watchdog removes three Berenberg bossesBaFin’s move comes as country’s oldest lender reports possible breaches of corporate governance
(Financial Times – 2026-06-19 17:56)
Heathrow third runway GDP yield may be 90% less than previous estimatesDepartment for Transport analysis suggests tiny economic boost would be outweighed by up to £62.5bn in trade-offsThe economic boost from a Heathrow third runway could be a tiny fraction of...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 15:26)
Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
(BBC News – 2026-06-19 14:36)
Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’Experts cast doubt on conclusion of government-funded study of factory emitting forever chemicals near BlackpoolQuestions have been raised about the conclusions drawn by a government-funded study into kidney cancer rates...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 13:42)
Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP, says BadenochKemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.
(BBC News – 2026-06-19 13:20)
Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.
(BBC News – 2026-06-19 13:20)
Hormuz disruption will continue until 80 mines blocking route are clearedTanker owner trade body says centre of strait will stay shut for ‘some time’, and vessels forced to hug Omani coast risk running aground The centre of the strait of...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 13:12)
‘It’s a scam’: Americans express unease over SpaceX’s influence on retirement savingsGuardian readers in the US share concerns about how the SpaceX IPO and AI boom affect their retirement accountsElon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire last week after SpaceX debuted...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 12:00)
Iran to seek ‘insurance fees’ for passage through Strait of HormuzVessels must hold Tehran-approved insurance policy to use vital waterway, says government agency
(Financial Times – 2026-06-19 11:42)
AmericastThe US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space
(BBC News – 2026-06-19 11:00)
Datacenters driving US clean energy growth while still threatening climateAs datacenters’ connections to electric grids are held up, big tech is forced to throw money at producing its own powerDatacenters are driving unprecedented growth in the US clean energy...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 11:00)
Shoppers splash out on fans and paddling pools as retail sales in Great Britain hot upMay heatwave drives up volume of sales 1.2%, the strongest monthly growth since January, says ONSRetail sales bounced back to growth in May as record hot weather spurred sales of...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 09:36)
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your moneyWith fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.
(BBC News – 2026-06-19 09:31)
‘How am I supposed to know if it’s cute on me?’ The strange death of the changing roomAs some shops toy with the idea of removing changing rooms, what does it mean for the future of the high street?Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 09:06)
Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing risesThe UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
(BBC News – 2026-06-19 08:37)
Asda losses grow to almost £1bn as it fends off AldiAsda slumped deeper into the red last year, according to accounts showing hits from price cuts to lure back shoppers and one-off costs.
(Sky News – 2026-06-19 08:06)
KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hearsInternational firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 07:25)
On the trail of the dotcom queen: how Julie Meyer left a pattern of unpaid bills, missing funds and broken dreams in her wakeInvestigation: The entrepreneur was once the toast of London’s tech scene, a ‘global leader of tomorrow’ who starred on Dragons’ Den and promised untold riches for the startups she championed....
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 07:00)
UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes tollMay figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leaderThe UK borrowed a higher-than-expected £23.3bn in May amid the economic fallout from the Iran...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 06:34)
MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victimsLiam Byrne, who chairs Commons business committee, says too many operators are still waiting for redressThe Japanese tech company at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal is facing...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 06:00)
Homes for sale in former schools in England and Scotland – in picturesFrom a one-room village school transformed into a five-bedroom rural pile to a flat in a grand Victorian building in London Continue reading...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 06:00)
Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for islandOnly chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.
(BBC News – 2026-06-19 05:16)
Traitors star says he lost life savings to a scamThe former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam.
(BBC News – 2026-06-19 05:11)
Think like a billionaire part one – podcastGlamorous, rich and well-connected, Julie Meyer was a darling of the dotcom boom. But people who worked with the entrepreneur complain about unpaid wages, debts to suppliers and missing money....
(The Guardian – 2026-06-19 02:00)
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggestsAnalysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
(BBC News – 2026-06-18 23:05)
Business DailyWhich jobs could be most resistant to the rise of AI?
(BBC News – 2026-06-18 20:30)
Another FTSE 100 firm falls to private equity. Where are the new listings? | Nils PratleyYou can’t complain Intertek’s £10bn takeover happened – the problem is the lack of arrivals in the other direction It would be a stretch to describe the £10bn-ish takeover of...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-18 18:17)
Bank of England governor warns UK public to expect higher costs this yearAndrew Bailey says ‘inflationary pressure in pipeline’ despite US and Iran signing initial peace deal as interest rates kept on holdThe governor of the Bank of England has warned consumers...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-18 17:23)
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy pricesThe Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
(BBC News – 2026-06-18 12:50)
Fewer than half of commuters in Great Britain think train fare value for moneyFindings of national survey comes as rail regulator reports record 1.83bn passenger journeys last yearFewer than half of rail commuters in Great Britain think their train fare is value for...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-18 12:40)
A Bank of England rate hike is still possible - here's whyAnnouncing its latest interest rates decision the morning after a thrilling England World Cup win, the Bank of England continues to put its foot on the ball.
(Sky News – 2026-06-18 09:03)
Why has Texas set its sights on London? Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.
(BBC News – 2026-06-18 05:03)
Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meetingThe Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
(BBC News – 2026-06-17 18:41)
More people cashing in full pension in 'worrying signal' for UK's retirement plansMore people are cashing in their full pension in a "worrying signal" that Britons are not prepared for retirement, new data has shown.
(Sky News – 2026-06-17 13:48)
Unemployment rate falls but private sector wage growth suffersThere has been an unexpected dip in the UK's unemployment rate in official figures also showing new recruits in payrolled work at their lowest level for five years and private...
(Sky News – 2026-06-17 11:57)
Capital gains tax: more people have to pay, so here’s what you need to knowThe rules have changed and more taxpayers are being pulled into the net, not only the wealthyLess generous rules have turned capital gains tax into a “cash machine” for the...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-17 06:00)
Retail giants join UK government drive to boost ‘plug-in’ balcony solar panelsAsda, Amazon and B&Q among retailers in talks to sell devices that feed into household sockets and can cut electricity bills by 30%Spanish homes save €10 a month via renewables...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-16 14:01)
Why I sold my business to my staffAs more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
(BBC News – 2026-06-14 23:26)
‘People start connecting the dots’: why an investment fund is rewilding a North Yorkshire estateRebalance Earth is investing in Broughton Sanctuary to generate financial, environmental and social returnsFrom a high point on the hill, the North Yorkshire landscape unrolls below. The moorland above gives...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-14 11:00)
‘I should know better’: tech expert lost £70,000 in one simple phone callAfter falling for a scam call, ‘The Tech Chap’ host Tom Honeyands realised he’d given away vital details in social media postsWhen Tom Honeyands realised he had been defrauded out...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-14 06:00)
How Brexit has made Britain poorer – in chartsForecasters were wrong about an immediate recession but right that we would be worse off outside the EUAs the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote approaches, the verdict on Britain’s...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-14 05:00)


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