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BusinessBank of England warns inflation will surge by next summer, as it hikes UK interest rates to 4% – business live
UK hit by first interest rate rise in three years, as Bank predicts inflation will approach 5% by middle of 2027 UK government bond prices are also rallying today. This has pushed down the yield, or rate of return, on UK 10-year gilts by 4 basis points (0.04 o
BusinessInterest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.
BusinessThree ways the interest rate rise could affect you
Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.
BusinessWhy do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London?
Location is not just the only factor on why prices differ across London, as Anna O'Neill finds out.
EconomyBank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years
Decision by MPC a week after the budget comes as Iran war continues to drive up energy costs Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and warned of another increase to come, to combat soarin
BusinessMultiple planes diverted as bomb threats to commercial flights reported across Europe – live
Fifteen flights across Europe have received bomb threats so far today, with some forced to divert Tell us: have you been affected by the bomb threats? And the Italian news agency Ansa reported that two more planes with links to Italy were affected by bomb thre
AgricultureDomestic milk intake down almost 13 million litres in September
Domestic milk intake by milk processors and co-ops was estimated at 760.4 million litres in September 2026, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). According to the Milk Statistics September 2026 report, this is a decrease of 12.8 million litres or 1
BusinessWelsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal
The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".
BusinessWas Elon Musk the US midterms' biggest loser? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
The tech industry spent big on the midterms, but it turned out to be a poor investment. Elon Musk poured a staggering $446m dollars into Republican-aligned political action committees (Pacs) and groups since last year, but his efforts didn’t pay off. Democrats
EconomyRural voters were feeling left behind before the midterms, poll shows
Polling done for the Guardian shows plummeting support from a former key constituency of Donald Trump’s base Polling conducted by the Harris Poll for the Guardian before the election shows just how angry voters were and points to one key reason Republicans los
BusinessJapan FA’s Kozo Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency
Tashima says he brings ‘honest, sound, upright attitude’ He is understood to have acted with the blessing of Uefa The Japan Football Association’s honorary president, Kozo Tashima, has announced his intention to stand against Gianni Infantino in March’s Fifa
BusinessChannel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations
Decision follows reviews of two allegations of rape during filming and one of sexual misconduct Channel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married At First Sight UK, after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during its pr
BusinessDrunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.
BusinessSouth West Water’s failure to fix leaks ‘putting customer supplies at risk’
With parts of region served by company in severe drought still, regulators give it six weeks to come up with action plan Repeated failures by South West Water to tackle leaks are putting customers at higher risks of losing water supplies as parts of the region
Business‘No one cares about the little guy’: Sri Lanka’s fishers still reeling from 2021 toxic plastic spill
A stricken container ship shed tonnes of tiny pellets called nurdles on the west coast. Five years on, locals are counting the cost to marine life and livelihoods On the beach in Pamunugama, on Sri Lanka’s west coast, women in uniform work under the scorching
AgricultureESB Networks Autumn Safety Series 2026: Stay vigilant around electricity
The changes due in weather over the coming weeks, along with the onset of shorter days, is no doubt increasing the pressure on farmers to get field work completed. This extra pressure brings its own safety risks, and ESB Networks is asking farmers to also be m
BusinessSecond buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
MoneyWhy Rice Krispies aren't made with rice grains anymore
Kellogg's has told the BBC the "snap, crackle and pop" sound made by its Rice Krispies may be noticeably quieter after an uproar over the cereal giant's recipe change.
Business‘I never understood wind’: midterms spark hope for renewables after Trump’s hostility
Future brightens for US developers in particular after election when voters rejected Trump’s war on clean energy After years as collateral damage in Donald Trump’s war on climate action, the Democrats’ sweeping triumph in the US midterm elections has emerged a
BusinessTech barons cozied up to Trump. What will they do in newly blue America?
Democrats’ success was helped by popular anger over tech, AI and the super rich – life for billionaires could become much more difficult The photo of Silicon Valley centi-billionaires at Donald Trump’s inauguration – Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg, front row and
BusinessPoundland’s US owner says retailer remains ‘vulnerable’, after talks with ministers
Gordon Brothers still in ‘active discussions’ with interested parties and seeking to ‘protect as many jobs as possible’ The US owner of Poundland has said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid governm
BusinessMinisters to target ‘wild west’ of ebikes blocking pavements
Exclusive: Consultation led by Department for Transport will consider parking standards, fleet sizes and insurance requirements Ministers are seeking to end the “wild west” of parked ebikes blocking pavements, as they attempt to crack down on antisocial behavi
BusinessPoundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
MoneyOffice block could be converted into housing
Mulberry Business Park could be converted into more than 100 affordable homes in the next few years.
EconomyThursday briefing: ‘A dignified life for all must be the north star’: economist Isabella Weber answers your questions
In today’s newsletter: From the cost of living to the AI bubble and the fight against fascism, Weber answers Guardian readers’ questions on how to build a fairer economy and world Good morning. As stateside celebrations die down, the Democratic party will be f
AgricultureWhat is the expert advice for dry-off?
It is hard to think that dry-off is only around the corner, but there is no denying how quickly it is creeping up, so it is best to get prepared now. Realistically, a lot of farmers do not think about drying-off procedures until it is time to actually carry ou
MoneyMeal price hike 'taking food out' of kids' mouths
South Tyneside Council votes to increase the price of school meals to £3.50 per day - up by 50p.
BusinessFood, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
BusinessHow irrational are Labour’s plans for migrant workers? To find out, read the small print | Frances Ryan
Despite the partial U-turn on care worker visas, the staff who keep the system afloat still face a hostile environment If you want to see the senselessness of Britain’s immigration debate play out in real time, look no further than the crackdown on care worker
BusinessUK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for the military, renewable energy infrastructure and AI, a par
BusinessLab-grown meat was supposed to save the world. What happened?
We were promised a panacea for the climate crisis and a way to save our food system. So why is nobody firing up the chicken vats? I went to find out On 5 August 2013, a man and a woman ate a burger. Not just any burger: a world-historic burger, made from cattl
Business‘An insult to his culture’: Italian chef sacked for not putting pineapple on pizza loses bid to get job back
Australia’s Fair Work Commission heard that Davide Tamburella was sacked after refusing to use the controversial topping With its sea foam-green and white decor, exposed brick columns and “classic Italian dishes” served atop European oak tables, La Costa was b
BusinessPound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.
BusinessTrump has been humbled. Now what? - podcast
Journalist Molly Ball reports from Washington DC after the Republicans’ resounding midterms defeat. Will the party finally distance itself from Donald Trump? And what will the Democrats do with the power they’ve just gained? Send your comments and questions to
BusinessElon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop
The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidates Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections
BusinessAustralia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
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