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Homes for sale in converted mills in England and Scotland – in picturesFrom a picturesque countryside corn mill to a city flat in London’s historic waterside heartland Continue reading...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-08 06:00)
Election results at a glance – and what's still to comeReform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.
(BBC News – 2026-05-08 05:50)
The jury is still out on AI in finance Recruiting digital natives with critical thinking skills is going to be crucial
(Financial Times – 2026-05-08 04:00)
Trump sons back $1bn vehicle targeting sectors championed by US presidentEric Trump and Donald Trump Jr invest in entity channelling money into companies in AI and drone sectors
(Financial Times – 2026-05-08 04:00)
UK private schools see jump in interest from pupils leaving GulfFamilies look for safer options for their children’s education since the outbreak of war in the Middle East
(Financial Times – 2026-05-08 04:00)
Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with USTrump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
(BBC News – 2026-05-07 23:11)
GameStop CEO opens eBay storefront to pay for potential eBay acquisitionRyan Cohen selling tube socks and baseball cards after offering $55.5bn, although source of funds remains unclearThe CEO of GameStop, Ryan Cohen, said he was selling vintage video games, baseball...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 20:50)
William, Catherine and children name baby kangaroo at Australia ZooConservationist Robert Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, says Cwtch - Welsh for cuddle - is the perfect name.
(BBC News – 2026-05-07 19:40)
Whirlpool warns of ‘recession-level’ slump as Iran war and tariff ruling hit salesAppliance giant slashes earnings forecast and hikes prices by 10% with another 4% spike plannedWith the war in Iran and economic concerns putting pressure on consumers and how they spend...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 18:18)
Gas-fired power still looks a safe bet for Centrica in the renewables eraThere will still be a need to have gas in the wings to keep the lights on, so the financials stack up on Severn plant purchaseThe eye-catching non-Hormuz news in...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 18:15)
BP plans to sell shares in flagship carbon projects as it pulls back from green agendaOil firm seeks to reduce stake in carbon capture and storage projects in north-east of England after schemes fail to win over shareholdersBP plans to sell stakes in two flagship...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 15:35)
JD Sports says Iran war and youth unemployment to hit consumer spendingRetail group with 4,800 stores worldwide expects drop in profits this year amid ‘muted market’Business live – latest updatesThe sports fashion retailer JD has said that profits will fall this...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 14:06)
Dawn airport drinkers call out Ryanair boss on proposal to ban ‘holiday ritual’Stansted passengers disagree that stopping airports serving alcohol before early flights will reduce bad behaviourFor most people, the idea of a pint with breakfast is pretty grim. But at the...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 13:37)
Revealed: owner of former WH Smith stores is charging fee to use fictitious ‘family’ brandExclusive: Documents show Modella Capital, which bought the chain last year, is so far owed £2.9m in royalty feesThe investment company that owns the former WH Smith high street stores...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 13:36)
Trains in southern England disrupted after fault in radio systemLondon Waterloo services particularly hit after radio network problem prevented communication between drivers and signallersTrains in parts of southern England have been severely disrupted after a fault in a radio...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 12:12)
Diesel prices squeeze US farmers ‘barely getting by’ amid tariffs and droughtUS war with Iran drives diesel fuel prices up during spring planting season, ‘hitting us at the wrong time’, farmers sayIt has been a tough few years for American farmers.Squeezed...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 12:00)
Trump’s Iran war may stymie climate gains with boost to big oil, experts sayWindfall profits could lock in Trump-era political wins for the industry and slow clean-energy transitionThe billions in profits big oil is reaping due to the Iran war may stymie the...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 11:30)
‘At a crossroads’: will piling-up crises force Europe to put brakes on SUV culture?Bigger cars including electric can cause multiple harms, yet resistance to rise of US-style vehicles has had mixed supportOn a brisk winter’s evening in Europe’s automotive heartland, a cyclist who...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-07 10:00)
Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax videoKen Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.
(BBC News – 2026-05-06 16:35)
Nine dollars for a Starbucks is an ‘affordable luxury’? CEOs need to wake up and smell the coffee | Arwa MahdawiThe head honcho thinks splurging nearly $10 on a beverage during a cost-of-living crisis is fine for a ‘special experience’. It’s time to offer my own valuable adviceI don’t mean...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-06 10:00)
Next plans 'moderate' price hikes as rising costs hit businessesNext is planning "moderate" price increases this month as a closely watched survey of companies reports the fastest rise in cost pressures for three-and-a-half years.
(Sky News – 2026-05-06 08:39)
‘Our competitors are everyone’: Joybuy leads ‘China’s Amazon’ into the UKTaking on its US rival in Britain is expected to lead to ‘collateral damage’ for UK retailers“We’re here to shake up the UK e-commerce market,” says Matthew Nobbs, the UK...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-06 07:00)
Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax billsWorkers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.
(BBC News – 2026-05-06 05:25)
The Guardian view on the Renters’ Rights Act: finally, protections fit for the modern housing market | EditorialThe rising number of private renters in Britain have for too long put up with chronically insecure tenancy agreements and poor conditionsThe defining trend in British housing in recent decades...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-05 18:05)
Stock markets are wobbling, but £10bn cash bids at fat premiums can still happenA Swedish firm’s pursuit of the product testing company Intertek suggests investors’ price expectations are yet to be shifted by the Iran warIt was a bad day for the FTSE...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-05 17:26)
Tell us: are you caught up in the NS&I lost funds issue?If you’re affected by the National Savings and Investments lost funds scandal, we would like to hear from youThis month the state-backed National Savings and Investments (NS&I) bank will share...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-05 16:26)
UK homebuyers face worst mortgage affordability since 2008, data shows‘Least affordable’ areas mainly in London commuter belt, UK Finance finds, with Iran war not yet reflected in dataBusiness live – latest updatesUK homebuyers are facing the worst mortgage affordability...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-05 14:58)
Reform UK’s immigration policies are a significant risk to the UK economy | Sushil WadhwaniAn exodus of workers will be damaging – and electoral change might help Britain escape instability and low growthWhile all eyes are on the Middle East and the risk of...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-05 09:00)
RBA governor announces cash rate hike and warns more interest rate rises could come – videoMichele Bullock says more interest rate rises may be needed after the third interest rate hike in 2026 bringing the offical cash rate to 4.35%. The Reserve Bank governor says...
(The Guardian – 2026-05-05 06:16)
Man charged with harassment over incident near Andrew's Sandringham home A 39-year-old man has been charged over an incident near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Norfolk home.
(Sky News – 2026-05-04 16:37)
From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewalSilk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
(BBC News – 2026-04-23 23:50)
How a pivot to hair accessories led to business successJenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
(BBC News – 2026-04-22 23:04)


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