Economy & Money
European economy, markets, the euro, ECB, inflation and business.
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Job scams are growing and getting tougher to spot: ‘That’s the reality of this hell job market’
Swindlers now use AI to send out floods of fraudulent messages to gain the personal information of job seekers Americans are seein…
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The Hotspot: Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing
How Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant is embedding fossil fuels as a crucial part of the world’s biggest sport If you have watc…
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EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
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South East Water announces new chief executive
John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.
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EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover offer from US investment firm
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
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Iran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky start
Mediators Pakistan and Qatar issue statement saying talks will run for rest of the week, as fighting in Lebanon continues to threa…
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US firm goes public with £4.7bn proposal to buy easyJet after earlier bids rejected
Investment firm Castlelake says it has made bid public so easyJet shareholders can evaluate it ahead of Friday takeover deadline T…
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Oil prices fall and stock markets rise as US-Iran peace talks progress – business live
Brent crude prices fall below $80 per barrel on after Iranian negotiators said progress had been made in peace talks with US Patri…
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Gen Z earning more than millennials did at the same age, says thinktank
At age 24, workers born in the late 1990s are paid more than any cohort since those born in the 1950s Gen Z’s early careers are mo…
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Average rents across European capitals: Eurostat reveals the most expensive countries
Housing accounts for the largest share of household spending, but rents vary dramatically across Europe. Eurostat's latest data sh…
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Toy Story 5 sees franchise's biggest ever opening weekend
The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.
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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
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Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
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'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close'
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
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Lloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts to work on AI
Exclusive: While recruits will increase headcount for now, broader adoption of AI could lead to job cuts in future Lloyds Banking …
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Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
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Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy
As the price of crude oil falls governments are counting the costs of the war in the Middle East Hailing his Iran deal this week a…
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‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use
Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets used Farmers believe the…
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Condemned to plutocracy? The relentless rise of US inequality
Elon Musk is a beneficiary of America’s lopsided prosperity – does the country have any appetite for redistribution? As Barack Oba…
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‘Build Vice City’: the GTA 6 scam that’s hitting gamers worldwide
Bank details at risk as criminals use AI to create fake sites and emails offering pre-release beta test version Like millions of g…
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Brands using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media
Investigation finds AI content that purports to show genuine customers, prompting calls for greater transparency Brands promoting …
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Suppliers unable to chase fees after film producer’s 50 companies are struck off
Removal of Alan Latham’s firms means there is no longer an entity for creditors to make claims against A prolific film producer, w…
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Which European countries are attracting millionaires — and which are losing them?
Wealthy people are increasingly choosing to live in Italy, Greece and Switzerland, while the UK, Germany and France are finding it…
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King Charles to publish personal tax bill in first for UK head of state
Buckingham Palace says move is intended to increase ‘clarity and accessibility’ of monarchy’s finances King Charles will become th…