13 h. ago Czechs begin voting in election that could return populist to power

Billionaire Andrej Babiš hands out doughnuts on first day of voting as polls predict his ANO party will winCzechs have begun voting in an election likely to oust their centre-right government, with polls favouring the populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to return to power on pledges to raise wages and improve growth while reducing aid for Ukraine.The change would boost Europe’s populist anti-immigration camp and could complicate consensus on climate policies in a country where no sitting government has won a second term since 1996. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates before Autumn Budget next month

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

38 h. ago Scientists are baffled by a rogue planet growing at a record rate of six BILLION tonnes per second

A young rogue planet 620 light-years from Earth has baffled scientists as it puts on a record-breaking 'growth spurt'.

Science

65 h. ago No one comes to watch the referees. But in the WNBA, they’re the story | Bryan Armen Graham

As the WNBA finals tip off on Friday amid another year of explosive growth, inconsistent refereeing fueled by systemic shortcomings threatens to hijack the occasionThe WNBA has never been more visible. The best-of-seven-games finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces will tip off Friday night before what are expected to be the largest TV audiences that women’s basketball has ever drawn. Crowds have swelled, viewership milestones have toppled, franchise valuations are soaring and formerly niche stars have broken into the mainstream. Yet as the league celebrates a second straight year of explosive growth, an old and thorny problem has risen to the surface: officiating.Complaints about referees have always been louder and more persistent in professional basketball relative to other sports due to the subjectivity of calls and sheer number of decisions. But in the WNBA’s 2025 season, the volume and intensity of the criticism from all sides has reached new heights. Coaches hav...

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3 d. ago Thousands of jobs at risk in Africa as US trade deal expires

A major US-Africa trade deal, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), will terminate as scheduled on Tuesday, ending duty-free access to U.S. markets for thousands of African products

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 30 September: Royal Mail strikes PayPoint deal, ASOS shares drop

A sharp slowdown in the UK economy was today confirmed in updated figures for the second quarter.

Economics

3 d. ago Business news live: UK economy grew 0.3% in second quarter but production in damaging decline

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July

Economics

3 d. ago Business news live: UK economy grew 0.3% in second quarter as slowdown confirmed

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July

Economics

5 d. ago MAFS star admits she’s ‘so scared’ ahead of surgery to remove huge 17cm cyst from ovary and reveals tragic consequences

A MARRIED At First Sight fan-favourite has admitted she's "so scared" ahead of upcoming surgery to remove a 17cm cyst from her ovary. The E4 personality, whose marriage to Jordan Emmett-Connolly sadly did not continue outside of the matchmaking series, bravely revealed her secret health battle on Instagram. Chanita Stephenson, 32, described the growth as...

Events

6 d. ago Every part of Government should be focused on economic growth to transform UK

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is correct to call in for the OBR to have its wings clipped, says Record View.

Politics

7 d. ago Ian Holloway issues warning to fans as Swindon Town boss reveals ‘shock’ cancer scare

The former QPR and Blackpool manager had a growth on his face

Events

7 d. ago Tesco not ‘losing grip’ on UK grocery market despite persistent price war

Investors will be hoping the grocery giant is maintaining sales growth when it publishes its half-year financial results on Thursday.

Economics

8 d. ago The next big financial crisis may be brewing. Warning signs are already there | Larry Elliott

The longer the period between crises, the greater the complacency. That complacency is pushing share prices ever-higherUS job creation has stalled and, despite the curbs on migration, unemployment is rising. Tariffs are pushing up the cost of imports. And Donald Trump is at war with the governor of his own central bank and wants him out.But traders on Wall Street are not bothered by the fact that inflation is above the target or that growth is slowing. Share prices are testing new record levels on an almost daily basis. Jerome Powell, the man Trump wants to be rid of, says stocks are “fairly highly valued”, which is an understatement if ever there was one. By historical standards, stocks are extremely highly valued. There is trouble – perhaps big trouble – ahead.Larry Elliott is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Almost 1.5m homes could be built on brownfield sites in England, report finds

Exclusive: CPRE study suggests housebuilding targets can be met without encroaching on green belt landAlmost 1.5m new homes could be built on brownfield sites in England to avoid encroaching on green belt and meet the government target for housing growth by the end of this parliament, new figures suggest.But despite the scale of brownfield land available, developers are pushing to build on green land, including increased housebuilding on and adjacent to areas of outstanding natural beauty. Continue reading...

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1 week ago High inflation, soaring food prices and dwindling growth: How Britain’s economy ranks compared to other nations

The UK is forecast to see the highest rate of inflation of the G7 this year, while the economy is expected to stall – spelling trouble for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who made growth her “number one mission”.

Economics

1 week ago Liberty London is betting on fragrance's ongoing growth with the North American launch of its in

Liberty London is betting on fragrance's ongoing growth with the North American launch of its in-house perfume brand  glossy.co

Politics

1 week ago Top Scottish Labour donor demands UK Government 'reset' and claims Keir Starmer has failed on economy

EXCLUSIVE: Lord Haughey said the Labour Government's policies on economic growth had not worked.

Politics

1 week ago New Zealand loosens residency restrictions as record number of citizens leave

Minister for economic growth said visas for skilled and experienced migrants could help plug gaps in the workforceNew Zealand is making it easier for migrant workers to come and live in the country, in its latest attempt to bolster the workforce and economy.Announcing two new residency pathways, the minister for economic growth, Nicola Willis, on Tuesday said skilled and experienced migrants could help plug gaps in the workforce. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Trump's $100k visa fee for skilled workers puts US at risk of recession, analysts warn

A new $100,000 fee for skilled worker visas introduced by President Donald Trump will weigh on economic growth, according to an investment bank.

Events

1 week ago How can we solve the 60% tax trap damaging Britain's economy? SIMON LAMBERT

Britain needs growth industries. Unfortunately, one of our fast-growing niche industries involves highly valuable and productive workers trying to earn less money.

Economics