Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
Households should stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather as the strongest El Niño event in a generation develops over the Pacific Ocean, a government minister has warned.
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U.S. 10-year Treasury yield spikes following blockbuster NFP report
The US dollar has been supported since the last FOMC decision but as the hawkish repricing reached a near-term peak, the momentum waned as traders shifted their focus to the key US data.
European stocks: What if the Fed hikes in September?
Markets are pricing several rate hikes from the major central banks despite scant evidence that the energy crisis is seeping into broader inflation. Yet James Smith argues investors are right to worry about higher oil a…
Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
The board of German car giant Volkswagen has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of a sweeping turnaround programme. It brings the total number of roles the company plans to shed by 2030 to 100,000.
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Fifteen years ago there was almost no market for avocados in India, remembers Sunil Bopaiah.
Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The UK government is set to give the go-ahead for a controversial new gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim
Argentina's president has heightened tensions with the UK over the Falkland Islands, warning he will impose economic sanctions on firms which exploit oil close to the British overseas territory.
From cake to pizza: How to get the best birthday freebies (and why there's a catch)
"It's your birthday!" Cue the influx of emails offering you all sorts of freebies.
'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
Jobseekers are being warned to be vigilant as scammers are targeting people on job listings websites to trick them into downloading bogus interview tools.
Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?
One of India's biggest digital vulnerabilities sits on a six-kilometre stretch of Mumbai's Arabian Sea coast.
U.S. bond market extends global rally, Fed’s Waller provides some relief
Gold price (XAU/USD) gains momentum to around $4,470 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal extended its recovery as Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike bets ease. All eyes will be on the US August Non…
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
Nvidia has agreed to buy artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face in a deal valued at about $12.9bn (£9.5bn), one of the AI chipmaker's biggest acquisitions as it expands into software.
Emergent BioSolutions repurchases $75 million in senior notes
Emergent reduced its 2028 unsecured debt by $75 million at a discount while preserving liquidity and signaling active balance sheet management.
Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Households across the UK are being warned to brace for higher energy bills this winter as European countries scramble to replenish their natural gas stores before the weather dips.
Global Bond Yields Fret Inflation and Deficits
New York – For those unsettled by the relentless rise in government bond yields in the US and across much of the world lately, the message from markets is getting clearer by the day: Get used to it.
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Hundreds of North Sea workers are still too heavy for offshore helicopter travel less than two months before new rules come into force, BBC Scotland has learned.
Why is the Japanese yen rallying today?
The Japanese Yen (JPY) loses some strength early Friday after rallying in the American session on Thursday, possibly fuelled by a foreign exchange market intervention by Japanese authorities. Later in the session, preli…
Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
The London mayor has formally opposed plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, arguing the expansion threatens environmental targets and transport networks.
Australia trade surplus beats forecasts in July despite weaker exports
The stronger than expected export print, even as growth cooled from June's pace, suggests China's manufacturing base is still finding external demand to lean on despite a soft domestic consumption backdrop and the weake…
London's first robotaxis are here: 15 self-driving Ubers, a human backup, and a reporter's ride
For the first time, Londoners can request a robotaxi through Uber. The ride-hailing firm has become the first operator to launch a self-driving minicab service in the UK, though the rollout is deliberately modest: just …
China services activity beats forecast in Aug as new orders rise - RatingDog PMI
For AUD traders, the practical point is that China's PMI complex is really four data points a month, not one, and each carries a different weight.
B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
DIY store B&Q and the fast food chain Five Guys are among hundreds of UK businesses named by the government for paying staff below the minimum wage.
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
Donald Trump's portrait has made its way on to a US coin - the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century.
The office whip-round dilemma: giving when you barely know the colleague
A colleague's birthday rolls around, someone is leaving, or wedding bells are ringing—and suddenly an envelope or online link appears on your desk or in the team chat. Whether you adore them, tolerate them, or barely kn…