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Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat
Prime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment Summit
Mark Carney said Canada will pursue a “unique security and economic.. - source: The Guardian - 15.09.2026
UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new £13,000 state pension, No 10 says
Average wages rose by 3.9% in three months to July, signalling pensioners will receive uplift of same percentage in 2027 under triple lock
The government has promised retirees they.. - source: The Guardian - 15.09.2026
Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs
Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds
Economists have urged the chancellor, John Healey, to press the Bank of England.. - source: The Guardian - 15.09.2026
Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens
Latest daily reductions will further choke one of the world’s most important shipping lanes
The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El.. - source: The Guardian - 15.09.2026
Oil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline
Price spike comes as rebel Houthis in Yemen target oil infrastructure and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab strait
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Oil prices have climbed above.. - source: The Guardian - 14.09.2026
AI-linked stocks fall after call for development slowdown worries investors – business live
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AI CEOs say they need to slow the pace of development. But will they?
The Guardian view on controlling AI: humanity cannot.. - source: The Guardian - 14.09.2026
Andy Burnham to host entrepreneurs and local mayors at No 10 on Monday
Prime minister vows to ‘reindustrialise Britain’ through new partnership with business
The prime minister is to host business leaders, entrepreneurs and local mayors at Downing Street.. - source: The Guardian - 14.09.2026
Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economies
Economics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to.. - source: The Guardian - 13.09.2026
AI will transform capitalism – but how?
Technology is going to drastically reshape the economy, and it’s within our power to decide what that looks like
The idea that autonomous, thinking machines may one day destroy property,.. - source: The Guardian - 13.09.2026
George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade
Ex-Tory chancellor says economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’ since Brexit but rejoining union could be ‘quite simple’
Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has.. - source: The Guardian - 13.09.2026
‘Small price to pay’: The young homeowners welcoming falling house prices even as it hurts them
Some buyers say they are ready to absorb the fallout of housing weakness if it means boosting home ownership across the board
Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news.. - source: The Guardian - 12.09.2026
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
With the budget looming, arguments rage over whether ministers should scrap a pledge popular with millions
There were fresh calls this week for the state pension “triple lock” to be.. - source: The Guardian - 12.09.2026
‘Just worry upon worry’: Europe faces a bleak winter as supply shock pushes factories to the brink
From Shropshire to Hamburg, depleting reserves and spiralling costs are spawning a continent-wide energy crisis
Bridgnorth Aluminium has faced down Brexit, Covid and repeated energy shocks.. - source: The Guardian - 11.09.2026
UK economy defies forecasts with surprise 0.4% growth in July
Unexpected GDP rise comes as borrowing costs and inflation risks mount ahead of Healey’s first budget
The UK economy grew in July despite the fallout from the Iran war, in welcome news.. - source: The Guardian - 11.09.2026
UK GDP report to show if economy kept growing in July –business live
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Oil’s dipping this morning, with Brent crude down 2.1% to $105.32 a barrel.
That follows news that Gulf foreign ministers.. - source: The Guardian - 11.09.2026
Global bond sell-off resumes as surging oil prices stoke fears about inflation
Crude jumps above $107 a barrel amid concerns over Middle East conflict and out-of-control government borrowing
Nervous investors across big economies have been dumping government bonds,.. - source: The Guardian - 10.09.2026
US home sales weaken to slowest pace in more than a year as mortgage rates and prices climb
Housing market has been stymied by borrowing costs, as mortgage rates marched higher amid war between the US and Iran
Sales of previously occupied US homes declined in August to their.. - source: The Guardian - 10.09.2026
Bond market rebuffs US treasury’s plan to buy back $6bn in government debt
Scott Bessent made announcement on Wednesday as bond yields rose to highest point since 2008 financial crisis
The US treasury moved to cut the cost of borrowing on Wednesday only to be.. - source: The Guardian - 09.09.2026
Trouble in US bond market could mean higher prices are here to stay
Concerns over rising inflation, continuing war with Iran, and the US’s record national debt have shaken the market
Americans who have been grappling with the higher cost of living over.. - source: The Guardian - 10.09.2026
John Lewis losses widen to £124m as shopper confidence dips
Retailer says higher costs also hit first-half figures as group pursues its turnaround plan, though Waitrose grew sales
Losses at the owner of John Lewis and Waitrose widened by more than.. - source: The Guardian - 10.09.2026