56 m. ago Japan and Swizerland’s economies contract as exports are hit by US tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsA flurry of takeover speculation has driven shares in advertising group WPP higher at the start of trading in London.WPP’s shares are up 4.7%, leading the risers on the FTSE 100 share index, following reports that several potential suitors have considered a bid.It is not clear whether any formal bids for WPP will materialise. Bidders could seek to buy the company in its entirety, take large stakes in the business or attempt to pick off parts of the holding group.It is understood there have been talks at a high level inside Havas, which is led by [billionaire Vincent] Bolloré’s son Yannick, about the potential for a deal involving WPP. Continue reading...

Economics

65 m. ago Madeleine McCann suspect: Shock four words of women guarding Christian Brueckner

Convicted rapist Christian Brueckner has been named as a lead suspect in the disappearance of little Madeleine McCann who went missing in Portugal back in May, 2007

Events

70 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 November: Buildings supplier cuts guidance, house prices lower

The FTSE 100 index is lower at the start of a big week of economic and corporate updates.

Society

73 m. ago London travel news LIVE: Delays on the Northern and Bakerloo line as rush hour builds

Faulty trains are causing severe delays on the Northern line

Politics

97 m. ago Charity shop manager auctions off £2 dish and it sells for jaw

A charity shop worker had a sneaking suspicion that a dish they'd picked up for around £2 was actually worth a lot more money – so they took it to auction to find out

Economics

1 hour ago LIVE updates as emergency repairs at Dartford Crossing causes SEVERE delays

LIVE updates as emergency repairs at Dartford Crossing causes SEVERE delays  This Is Local London

Society

1 hour ago Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs eye signings

It's your one stop shop for all things transfers from Scotland, England and beyond

Politics

2 h. ago London weather: Capital to freeze as Arctic air sweeps UK sparking snow and ice warnings

Temperature plunges to 5C in London overnight and is expected to remain in the single figures on Monday

Events

2 h. ago Stephen Fry and Andi Oliver back our appeal — and empathise with those facing homelessness and food insecurity

London's mayor calls for compassion towards less fortunate, as stars back our campaign

Society

2 h. ago Gulf’s Arada Buys London Waterfront Plot To Build 5,000 Homes

Gulf’s Arada Buys London Waterfront Plot To Build 5,000 Homes  Bloomberg.com

Politics

2 h. ago London travel news LIVE: No disruption across major services

No major delays are expected this morning

Politics

2 h. ago The Peak District town that’s one of the UK’s most Christmassy destinations

A new study has found the most festive locations in the country, including York and Edinburgh

Politics

2 h. ago 'I was falsely accused of rape and clearing my name cost me more than £20,000'

Ex-military police officer Paul Nugent says he was 'driven to the brink of suicide'

Economics

2 h. ago UK chicken restaurant war heats up as US chain plans even more sites

It comes amid a flurry of activity for chicken brands in the UK

Society

2 h. ago Chancellor's Budget raid will make 500,000 more people in London and South East pay 40% income tax rate

Rachel Reeves is set to impose a ‘stealth tax’ in her Budget on November 26 with a further two-year freeze on income tax thresholds

Economics

3 h. ago 500,000 more people in London and South East to pay income tax higher rate by 2029 with Reeves Budget raid

The Chancellor is set to impose a ‘stealth tax’ in her Budget on November 26 with a further two-year freeze on income tax thresholds

Economics

3 h. ago Why the BBC is a precious British institution and we need to stick up for it

The BBC is an institution that is vitally important to the UK for more reasons than one

Politics

3 h. ago Chancellor's Budget approach causing 'economic distortion', say Scottish experts

The Fraser of Allander Institute has said the pre-Budget speculation is not good for economic stability and certainty

Economics

3 h. ago School street trials to be debated after 'poor implementation' claims

School street trials to be debated after 'poor implementation' claims  This Is Local London

Politics

3 h. ago London's Budget wish list: Money, rail extensions and 'do no harm'

London's Budget wish list: Money, rail extensions and 'do no harm'  BBC

Economics