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Uefa's 55 member associations vote to boycott the World Cup if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions.

European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with selling off part of the tournament to private investors.

The outage meant Xbox users had trouble signing into their accounts, seeing their game library and launching games

The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.

The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.

Slowdown comes amid continued impact from Middle East war

Laptops, phones and documents seized as information commissioner acts on messages about mis-selling scandalLaptops, mobile phones and documents have been seized after officials carried out search warrants in a crackdown...

Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75%Business live – latest updatesThere is a threat of high inflation coming to the UK...

Manufacturer self-reported the offences in the tax authority’s largest such out-of-court settlementAirbus has been fined £6.4m in the UK after the European aerospace company admitted to breaches of rules designed...

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

The prime minister has not ruled out tax rises to fund a long-awaited shake-up of social care.

Shares in Rolls-Royce jump by 5.5% after it lifts earnings guidance, while BAE Systems also upgrades profit forecastsBusiness live – latest updatesRolls-Royce and BAE Systems are expecting higher profits as...

In a preliminary assessment, the agency said there were an estimated 2,877 heat-related deaths during the May and June heatwaves, almost double the figure for last year.

Split vote comes as Iran war is rekindled and oil price climbs back above $90 a barrelBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has kept UK interest rates on...

Chief executive says the four-year plan will lead to greater efficiency but gives no details of potential job lossesBusiness live – latest updatesLloyds Banking Group will cut another £2bn of...

Economists had expected a slower pace of expansion

MPC signals it could still lift borrowing costs if Middle East war hostilities lead to more persistent inflation

Bank’s chair pledges to keep up fight against inflation but decision brings fears of a failure to keep paceBusiness live – latest updatesUS government borrowing costs have hit their highest...

Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

Environmentalists renew calls for windfall tax to support households after Q2 earnings rise to almost $10bnShell has recorded its second highest quarterly earnings on record as the energy market surge...

Industry wants mandate forcing manufacturers to sell increasing share of electric cars each year to be easedCarmakers are delaying final decisions to invest in UK factories until electric car sales...

Marcia Kilgore, who also founded Soap & Glory and Fitflop, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

Stock tumbles nearly 8% after weaker-than-expected results, despite CEO’s blitz to tout positive effects of AIMark Zuckerberg’s media spree touting the positive effects of artificial intelligence did little to cushion...

The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

Transport for London claims polluting diesel vehicles had been able to enter clean air zone without having to payTransport for London is pursuing a potential £1bn legal action against car...

The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.

While the sizes and prices are staying the same, brands are reducing the alcohol content in their beerName: Drinkflation.Age: The current round started in 2023. Continue reading...

UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

CAA says airport can recoup £320m through higher airline charges, which are usually passed on to travellersHeathrow passengers face decades of higher fares after the regulator overrode airline objections to...

A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

Whether it is SpaceX or a bank, getting the right facts about a firm can offer vital insights before you invest in itWhen Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched on to the...

Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.

I’m a self-employed driving instructor and I’m running out of cash to hire a replacement dual-control vehicleMy livelihood as a self-employed driving instructor is under threat owing to Nissan’s failure...

World Cup and events like Clacton byelection is driving interest in sites such as Polymarket, with UK gamblers easily able to sidestep regulationWith more plot twists than a spy thriller,...

England’s progress provides best football-related uplift of recent years, with one pub too packed to host its Dolly Parton tributeLate opening hours and England’s progress to the semi-final of an...

Criminals send victims to a cloned site that collects login, personal and payment detailsYou have had a Spotify account for years and your credit card is linked for the monthly...

What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

Sanae Takaichi’s blueprint to inject £1.7tn and double economic growth leaves many investors fearfulInternational investors are asking where Japan’s prime minister will find the ¥370tn (£1.7tn) of extra cash that...

Don’t delay in taking advantage of the competition that is pushing up interest rates and increasing choice, experts sayIt is shaping up to be a decent summer for savers as...

You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older