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British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say
Sep 18, 2026

British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say

A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.


Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
Sep 18, 2026

Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange

Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.


The Takaichi Fallout: The BOJ's reluctant hike
Sep 18, 2026

The Takaichi Fallout: The BOJ's reluctant hike

The BOJ just raised interest rates by 25 bps to 1.25% — a 31-year high. With household spending down for eight straight months, raising rates isn't a simple choice. Swipe through the graphics to see why the Bank of Japan is running out of good options.


Sep 18, 2026

Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'

Buffett's son Howard will replace him as chairman, as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.


Sep 18, 2026

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Netflix, Nucor, Xenon Pharmaceuticals & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.


We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
Sep 18, 2026

We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.


The Takaichi Fallout: Japan's rate hike can't fix what politics broke
Sep 18, 2026

The Takaichi Fallout: Japan's rate hike can't fix what politics broke

On Friday, the Bank of Japan delivered a long-anticipated yet highly reluctant interest rate hike, pushing its policy rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, in a difficult move aimed at countering the persistent downward pressure on the yen and stabilizing the country's exchange rate.


Academic: Higher rates could widen US wealth divide
Sep 18, 2026

Academic: Higher rates could widen US wealth divide

Academic: Higher rates could widen US wealth divide


Economist: Fed rate hike will not curb US inflation
Sep 18, 2026

Economist: Fed rate hike will not curb US inflation

Economist: Fed rate hike will not curb US inflation


BizTalk | Rate Decision Week in Focus
Sep 18, 2026

BizTalk | Rate Decision Week in Focus

BizTalk | Rate Decision Week in Focus


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