Economy & Money
European economy, markets, the euro, ECB, inflation and business.
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Trump says he’s ordered investigation into oil companies over alleged price gouging
Trump says he instructed justice department to investigate oil firms over high gas prices amid Middle East conflict Donald Trump s…
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Fans for fans: power demand surges as England viewers cope with heatwave
Handful of gas plants paid £4m to generate electricity at half- and full-time in World Cup game Europe heatwave live – latest upda…
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BT pension scheme lost £300m on Thames Water stake
Loss came after decision to write off 8.7% equity stake in water company moving closer towards nationalisation The BT pension sche…
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Trump accuses oil firms of price gouging at petrol pumps
The president's remarks come as global oil prices have fallen but remain higher than before the US-Israel war with Iran.
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I was wary of driverless cars and their tech overlords – but they could give me a different future | Gabriel Stewart
For those of us who can’t drive due to disabilities, the drawbacks of these vehicles are vastly outweighed by the possibilities th…
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Train passed red signal before fatal crash - report
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
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Keir Starmer defends record during first PMQs since resignation – video
In the first prime minister's question since announcing he would step down, Keir Starmer has defended his record and said he had t…
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Farm workers at higher risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west
Those who work with animals are at greater risk for infection, but face challenges in accessing healthcare Agricultural workers ar…
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Meta pauses employee tracker for AI training amid privacy concerns
About 1,600 workers signed petition against tool that tracked staff keystrokes, mouse clicks and computer screen content Mark Zuck…
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Record profits, terrible service: something’s got to give for US consumers
Experts say consolidation and market power have left consumers paying more for less How do people in the US describe customer serv…
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Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help
New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
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Lazio Women to pay compensation after Cas pregnancy discrimination ruling
Maja Göthberg lost contract after disclosing pregnancy First successful Cas case under Fifa maternity regulations Lazio Women unla…
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UK warehouse landlord Segro rejects £12.6bn takeover offer from US rival
FTSE 100 firm says Prologis all-share proposal turned down as it falls long way short of its own views on value Nils Pratley: Anot…
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‘Extremely overwhelmed’: apartment renters face rising tide of fees
Guardian investigation: Renters at apartment buildings operated by industry giant Greystar complain they’re deluged by ‘unfair’ an…
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ECB reports on progress towards euro adoption
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Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
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Rheinmetall sinks as Germany axes mega-warship project after spending €2.3bn
Rheinmetall shares fell sharply after Berlin scrapped its F126 frigate programme, a project that has already cost taxpayers around…
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‘You can’t make billions without hurting people’: Cory Doctorow on Elon Musk, the AI bubble and bosses’ cruel fantasies
The writer who coined the word ‘enshittification’ tells us why AI will never deliver what it promises – and why it still appeals s…
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Iceland joins TIPS for instant payments
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Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert sparks backlash in China
British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ woman The British hygiene brand …
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How has Northern Ireland's economy fared since Brexit?
A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU a…
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‘A real difference’: how community hubs help local people fight rising living costs
More locations are offering debt advice, health services, cafes, social activities and support under one roof Shortly before lunch…
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Why is gold falling as inflation rises? The inflation hedge myth, explained
Gold is heading for a fourth monthly fall even as US inflation hits a three-year high. Here is why higher rates, not inflation, no…
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Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband
Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellor More than 40 progre…