Cult venue Prince Charles cinema ‘saved’ after lease renewal signed
The much-loved central London institution, which has been threatened with closure since January 2025, secures 25-year lease without break clause with current landlords
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Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
Some reservoirs in south at critical levels as water companies call for extended restrictions that would affect golf clubs, private schools and car washes
Read more →Online ads weaponised to deliver ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say
Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto
Read more →David Roberts CV and questionnaire for the Treasury Select Committee
David Roberts CV and questionnaire for the Treasury Select Committee Published for the Treasury Select Committee Read at source
Read more →UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The UK economy's stronger than expected performance in August has been called it a "sign of resilience" by Chancellor John Healey.
Read more →Minutes of the SONIA Stakeholder Advisory Group - 25 September 2026
The Chair welcomed the Group and those present as part of the SSAG observers’ programme and the Bank’s Step Into My Shoes observer programme.
Read more →Wallace & Gromit maker Aardman falls short of return to profit
Don’t break out the celebratory Wensleydale just yet. Aardman, the British animation studio behind the cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his beloved dog Gromit, has fallen short of a target to get back in the black, it…
Read more →‘I introduce myself to anyone who looks a bit jumpy’: a security guard’s take on anti-shoplifting fixes
I’ve run into volatile thieves for years – from opportunistic phone snatchers to people ripping computers off desks and biofuel bandits trying to steal vats of used cooking oil – and every time I file an incident report…
Read more →Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
Above the rain-soaked streets of Warsaw, the observation deck of the Varso tower overlooks Joseph Stalin’s gift to Poland that has divided opinion for decades.
Read more →Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenksy tells FT
Ukraine should continue its long-range strikes against Russian oil refineries, while Moscow’s proposal to supply diesel to international markets is likely an attempt to relieve pressure on its energy sector, retired Gen…
Read more →Brazil cuts work week to 40 hours in win for Lula ahead of runoff
Congress approves constitutional amendment that bans six-day workweeks, which could affect up to 30 million
Read more →U.S. proposes unfreezing Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks- FT
The United States has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, in an attempt to revive peace talks, reported the Financial Times (FT).
Read more →How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer
On the underside of most children's toys on sale in the US you'll find the same three words â "Made in China".
Read more →How much is the minimum wage?
The rate for workers aged 21 and over is called the National Living Wage, while those aged 18 to 20 are paid the National Minimum Wage.
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Germany's biggest carmaker could cut 100,000 jobs as it struggles to compete with China
Read more →Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts
The billionaire Done family took a £30m dividend from their Betfred gambling empire, before warning that they would close hundreds of bookies and cut jobs if the government increases tax on high-street slot machines .
Read more →Netflix to lay off about 1,000 employees in biggest cuts since 2022
Streaming company faces tough competition for viewers and engagement from legacy rivals and YouTube
Read more →SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue discussing IPO modernization and ex…
Read more →US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under Trump
Read more →Merry squishmas: £10 squeezy banana on list of top festive season toys
A cartoonish banana so addictively squidgy that it is “really difficult to put down” is tipped to be among the must-have toys this Christmas , according to expert buyers at Hamleys.
Read more →Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says
Britain will benefit from much closer trading relations with the EU even if that means giving up its ability to negotiate free trade agreements, the Scotland secretary has said.
Read more →Excluding UK from ‘Made in Europe’ law will hurt entire EU car industry, Mercedes boss warns
Locking the UK out of the EU’s flagship industrial “Made in Europe” legislation would amount to a “deliberate choice” by EU leaders to “hurt” the car industry across the bloc, the head of Mercedes-Benz has said.
Read more →US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
US inflation rose by more than expected in the year to September, according to official figures, in the final data release before the midterm elections next month.
Read more →Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Uber has begun a trial of autonomous vehicles on the streets of Manchester as it looks to bring robotaxis to cities around the UK.
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