Experts round on chancellor over ‘scattergun’ budget, saying he ducked big tax and spending decisions John Healey has backed away from cutting the cost of welfare this parliament, amid dire warnings his first budget c…
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
Up to 1.4 million people could benefit from change to trading allowance announced in budget, with some saving hundreds in tax The amount Britons can earn from a side hustle without paying tax will rise to £3,000 next…
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
Paul Nowak says ‘hundreds, if not thousands’ of employers could sign access agreements as ‘transformative’ rules come into force The TUC general secretary, Paul Nowak, is predicting a wave of union recognition deals i…
Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
Breach may have started with a hacked laptop belonging to engineer, in incident analysts say could be of the most significant intrusions on record Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has said it’s in…
The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans
E-commerce company posts high cloud computing sales but gives a cautious sales forecast for the fourth quarter Amazon offered a mixed picture of its financial health on Thursday in its quarterly earnings report. The e…
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
Jensen Huang reported to have had close relationship with tech company executive suspected of passing intel to China US intelligence agencies believe the Nvidia chief executive, Jensen Huang, has been targeted by an a…
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
John Healey has hit adult gaming centres with 25% tax. Undercover footage shows how they lure customers The last of five £20 notes disappears into the slot machine as The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony plays over the sh…
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
Tankers, tracked by Greenpeace, are first phase of Trump-Putin deal – but there is uncertainty over whether they will unload Seven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are now sailing tow…
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.
Tourist board responds with toilet humour after US president’s ‘shithouse country’ jibe over failure to win Nobel peace prize Some might find it decidedly incommodious to be dumped on by Donald Trump as a “shithouse c…
Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.
The chancellor’s budget giveaway is, unfortunately, a reflection of how life works in the global aerospace business It wasn’t a “nothing” budget for engine-maker Rolls-Royce. The company was handed £1.25bn from public…
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.
Andy Burnham must tread cautiously, but Brexit was a very grave act of self-harm – and he is right to address it Andy Burnham’s opening debate on whether Britain should rejoin the EU is divisive, painful and political…
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
There’s no real strategy behind this hotchpotch of measures. Andy Burnham may be parking the big decisions until he has a true mandate Continue reading...
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
John Healey aced the morning-after media round because his Martin Lewis measures left nothing to challenge him on Maybe it had been one of the greatest acts of political genius after all. The day after the budget is u…
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
The financial guru’s fingerprints are all over John Healey’s red book – but Lewis is not a politician. His everyday fixes can’t meet this turbulent moment Was this Andy Burnham’s budget – the bold vision of a new prim…
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
Though times are hard and days are dark, the former PM’s latest book reminds us of the fun to be had when a figure is so ridiculous but cannot see it In these times of social and political division, it’s worth doing a…
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
The prime minister’s ambitions might be ambiguous, but unlike the Conservative leader, he is following voters and the facts British politics is still polarised around Brexit, although 10 years on from the referendum,…
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
Keira Callaghan says being prepared should be a public health measure, not a privilege, and Chris Rotheram is experiencing prescription anxiety. Plus five more letters in response to the Be Ready campaign The Be Ready…
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
Angela Eagle tells industry ‘people are sick of excuses’ as pollution levels remain high despite billions in investment Angela Eagle, the environment secretary, has summoned water industry bosses to Whitehall after a…
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
Owner Gordon Brothers files notice of intent to begin process after rejecting management-backed rescue bid Business live – latest updates The shop workers’ union Usdaw has urged Poundland’s owners to reconsider a deci…
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
‘Compliance managers’ to have discussions with authority’s wealthiest customers in attempt to raise tax revenues Business live – latest updates The UK’s tax authority is assigning dedicated “customer compliance manage…
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
Commerce department data contrasts with sharp deterioration in consumer sentiment as midterms loom The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter while inflation accelerated in September, according to n…
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
Authorities allege company may have breached Finnish environmental laws by forgoing required impact assessment ‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre Finnish police…
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
Possible candidate to run World Economic Forum departs ECB nine months early, saying she wants to speak her mind about world affairs Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, has said she is stepping down…
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
As thousands of datacentres are constructed across Europe, the Guardian and Investigate Europe have uncovered disturbing evidence that some workers building them are exposed to dangerous conditions and living in fear…
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townshi…
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
Chancellor cuts business rates for more small businesses and limits rise in minimum wage for younger workers Budget 2026: key points at a glance “It is like letting the tyres down and then handing you a pump,” says Ja…
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
The chancellor outlined ‘the biggest wave of devolution in a generation’ – but large swathes of the country are excluded Budget 2026: key points at a glance In just two years, there could be dozens of mayors preparing…
Yasmin Rufo asks New Yorkers who picks up the bill on a first date, and how much they usually spend.
Replacing diesel-powered ferries with electric vessels could reduce emissions and improve air quality Cutting through New York Harbor in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the small white boat we were riding on caug…
Forward Guernsey believes the allowance is putting pressure on rental prices.
Using AI for roles from executive assistants to chiefs of staff, companies are boasting about doing more with less, creating tension with their human workers On an average workday, Dhruv Amin chats with dozens of coll…
Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.
From a young chef and a single father to business owners and a pensioner, Guardian readers reveal how John Healey’s measures will affect them What the budget means for you Louie, 24, a chef living in London, says a lo…
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