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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
Follow Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm Archie Mitchell - Business reporter Thu, October 15, 2026 at 9:27 AM EDT Lisa Nandy has said she is "minded to intervene" in the proposed £1.6bn deal for Sky to buy ITV's media and entertainment division. The culture secretary said there were reasonable grounds to believe the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
‘Time is running out’: Inside the fraught BBC talks to replace licence fee Time is running out for a funding deal to rescue the BBC, insiders warned, with the corporation yet to agree with Government on how to replace the …
UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first budget
The UK's economy grew slightly in August, according to the last set of official figures before John Healey's Budget. With the chancellor planning to set out his tax and spending plans at the end of the month, the Office for National Statistics said the economy expanded by 0.1% in the month. The small increase follows growth of 0.4% in July , as well as positive upgrades to the outlook for Britain's economy from global watchdog the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The UK's economy grew slightly in August, according to the last set of official figures before John Healey's Budget. With the chancellor planning to set out his tax and spending plans later this month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy expanded by 0.1%, which was better than analysts had expected. The small increase follows growth of 0.4% in July, as well as positive upgrades to the outlook for Britain's economy from global watchdog the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The UK's economy grew slightly in August, according to the last set of official figures before John Healey's Budget. With the chancellor planning to set out his tax and spending plans later this month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy expanded by 0.1%, which was better than analysts had expected. The small increase follows growth of 0.4% in July, as well as positive upgrades to the outlook for Britain's economy from global watchdog the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The UK's economy grew slightly in August, according to the last set of official figures before John Healey's Budget. With the chancellor planning to set out his tax and spending plans later this month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy expanded by 0.1%, which was better than analysts had expected. The small increase follows growth of 0.4% in July, as well as positive upgrades to the outlook for Britain's economy from global watchdog the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The UK's economy grew slightly in August, according to the last set of official figures before John Healey's Budget. With the chancellor planning to set out his tax and spending plans at the end of the month, the Office for National Statistics said the economy expanded by 0.1% in the month. The small increase follows growth of 0.4% in July, as well as positive upgrades to the outlook for Britain's economy from global watchdog the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said GDP grew in August. The UK's economy grew slightly in August, according to the last set of official figures before John Healey's Budget. With the chancellor planning to set out his tax and spending plans at the end of the month, the Office for National Statistics said the economy expanded by 0.1% in the month.
G7 igiye gusohora utugunguru miliyoni 100 tw'ibikomoka kuri peteroli na mazutu nyuma yuko Trump akangishije kureka kubyohereza hanze
Inyandiko gusa Ahavuye isanamu, Reuters Insiguro y'isanamu, Perezida w'Ubufaransa Emmanuel Macron (uri hagati) yayoboye inama y'abategetsi bo mu itsinda rya G7 ry'ibihugu bikize yo kwemeranya ku gusohora ibikomoka kuri peteroli biri mu bubiko Ibiranga iyi nkuru Umwanditsi, Archie Mitchell na Umwanditsi, Lucy Hooker Igikorwa, Abanyamakuru ku bucuruzi Yatangajwe Iminota 2 iraheze Igihe co gusoma: iminota 3 Itsinda rya G7 ry'ibihugu bikize ku isi ryemeye gusohora utugunguru miliyoni 100...
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel in a bid to ease supply pressures that have caused prices to skyrocket. The group of advanced economies, including the US, said the move would include a "substantial release" of diesel in the coming days. President Donald Trump had threatened to ban diesel exports in a move which would have eased pressure on prices for US consumers ahead of November's midterm elections, but pushed up prices elsewhere.
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel in a bid to ease supply pressures that have caused prices to skyrocket. The group of advanced economies, including the US, said the move would include a “substantial release” of diesel in the coming days. President Donald Trump had threatened to ban diesel exports in a move which would have eased pressure on prices for US consumers ahead of November’s midterm elections, but pushed up prices elsewhere.
UK in talks with EU partners to release strategic fuel reserves if needed, BBC understands
Britain is in talks with EU partners to release additional strategic fuel reserves, including diesel, if needed, the BBC understands. The talks come after President Donald Trump threatened to ban diesel exports from the US in a bid to reduce record prices at the pumps for Americans. Diesel prices in the UK also hit record highs this week and are hovering just under 200p per litre, according to motoring organisation the RAC.
Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
Sir David Beckham has netted a £38.5m payout from his sports, fashion, and media business after the 2026 Men's Football World Cup helped it bring in record profits. The former England star's DRJB Holdings, which includes the Beckham brand, reported an almost £50m profit in 2025, a 46% jump compared to a year earlier. Sales rose from £72.2m to £84m.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet the bosses of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the Unite union to discuss the impact of thousands of expected job cuts at the car maker. JLR confirmed to the BBC it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month. The company did not confirm the numbers but the Times reported as many as 4,000 jobs may be lost due to the impact of tariffs and a drop in sales.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet the bosses of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the Unite union to discuss the impact of thousands of expected job cuts at the car maker. JLR confirmed to the BBC it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month. The company did not confirm the numbers but the Times reported as many as 4,000 jobs may be lost due to the impact of tariffs and a drop in sales.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet the bosses of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the Unite union to discuss the impact of thousands of expected job cuts at the car maker. JLR confirmed to the BBC it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month. The company did not confirm the numbers but the Times reported as many as 4,000 jobs may be lost due to the impact of tariffs and a drop in sales.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet the bosses of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the Unite union to discuss the impact of thousands of expected job cuts at the car maker. JLR confirmed to the BBC it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month. The company did not confirm the numbers but the Times reported as many as 4,000 jobs may be lost due to the impact of tariffs and a drop in sales.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet the bosses of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the Unite union to discuss the impact of thousands of expected job cuts at the car maker. JLR confirmed to the BBC it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month. The company did not confirm the numbers but the Times reported as many as 4,000 jobs may be lost due to the impact of tariffs and a drop in sales.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet the bosses of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the Unite union to discuss the impact of thousands of expected job cuts at the car maker. JLR confirmed to the BBC it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month. The company did not confirm the numbers but the Times reported as many as 4,000 jobs may be lost due to the impact of tariffs and a drop in sales.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet the bosses of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the Unite union to discuss the impact of thousands of expected job cuts at the car maker. JLR confirmed to the BBC it is opening a voluntary redundancy programme, a year on from a cyber attack which brought production to a halt for more than a month. The company did not confirm the numbers but the Times reported as many as 4,000 jobs may be lost due to the impact of tariffs and a drop in sales.
Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister warns
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. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle told the Guardian the powerful natural climate phenomenon will lead to "more extreme storms in this country". Her comments came as the National Audit Office (NAO) warned Britain's food supply chain is at risk given the growing threat of cyber-attacks and the climate crisis.
Stock up on food to prepare for extreme El Niño weather, minister warns
Three Pacific hurricanes are currently churning up the Pacific, the first time a weather event of this magnitude has happened since 1974. Hurricanes …
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. Wholesale natural gas prices are already at three-year highs, which could lead to increased energy bills for businesses and consumers. Europe, which delayed its summer stockpiling due to high wholesale costs sparked by the Iran war, had been gambling the conflict would end before winter and prices would in turn fall.
Mike Ashley attacks Burnham plans as 'populist'
Billionaire Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has criticised recent cost of living and retail policies from Andy Burnham as "populist reactions". In a letter to the prime minister, the entrepreneur accused him of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons", while "disastrous" business rates policies and increases to the cost of employing workers were causing businesses to struggle.
Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
Consumers will benefit from an end to so-called subscription traps and a crackdown on "pretend prices", Andy Burnham has said. The prime minister is bringing forward a package of changes announced under his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer, to make it easier to cancel subscriptions. Burnham is also planning to outlaw shops using fake "was" prices, which he said trick shoppers into thinking they are getting better value on purchases.
Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits will be given up to £4,500 a year to encourage their children to start apprenticeships, the government has said. Under plans to encourage young people into work, families will be offered a bursary to replace Universal Credit payments lost by starting jobs. The payment is expected to benefit an estimated few thousand households, who currently face losing between £17 and £330 a week if their children start apprenticeships.
Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Archie Mitchell - Business reporter Tue, 28 July 2026 at 9:51 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some parents on benefits will be given up to £4,500 a year to encourage their children to start apprenticeships, the government has said. Under plans to encourage young people into work, families will be offered a bursary to replace Universal Credit payments lost by starting jobs.
Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Follow Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship Archie Mitchell - Business reporter Tue, July 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some parents on benefits will be given up to £4,500 a year to encourage their children to start apprenticeships, the government has said.
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Keith Bott, right, welcomed the government's business rates relief Andy Burnham's decision to cut business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues raised a cheer among industry bosses. It was his third big policy announcement in three days, and as industry body UK Hospitality put it, it showed his enthusiasm for the sector "survived his trip down the M1".
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, which the government estimates will save firms around £1,100 next year.
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, which the government estimates will save firms around £1,100 next year.
World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
A World Cup jobs boom in the US has failed to materialise, with employment in restaurants, bars and hotels falling in June. Analysts had expected the tournament, being hosted jointly by the US, Canada and Mexico, to lead to an increase in leisure and hospitality jobs. But the sector saw a decline of 61,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said on Thursday.
Los espías de la inteligencia artificial: quiénes son y cómo funcionan
Recopilan datos que permitirán entrenar a los robots del futuro Las empresas de limpieza ya están incorporando la IA para entrenar a la próxima generación de robots Imaginate esto: un equipo de limpiadores equipados con cámaras y, además, un chef privado, todos ellos conectados con aparatos de grabación de alta tecnología, llegan a tu casa. No formás parte de un programa de telerrealidad ni te has despertado en una novela de Aldous Huxley o Margaret Atwood.
La inteligencia artificial ya toca el timbre: limpian casas y te cocinan gratis para entrenar robots
Imaginate esto: un equipo de limpiadores equipados con cámaras y, además, un chef privado, todos ellos conectados con aparatos de grabación de alta tecnología, llegan a tu casa. No formás parte de un programa de telerrealidad ni te has despertado en una novela de Aldous Huxley o Margaret Atwood. En cambio, residís en la ciudad de Nueva York, donde las empresas de IA envían personal de cocina y limpieza gratuito directamente a las puertas de las personas.
Vì sao một công ty AI dọn dẹp miễn phí căn hộ của tôi ở New York
Nguồn hình ảnh, Shift Chụp lại hình ảnh, Các quảng cáo với hình ảnh những người dọn dẹp đeo máy quay được trưng bày khắp Thành phố New York Tác giả, Archie Mitchell Vai trò, Phóng viên kinh doanh Được đăng một phút trước Thời gian đọc: 7 phút Hãy tưởng tượng: một nhóm người dọn dẹp đeo máy quay và cả một đầu bếp riêng, tất cả đều được trang bị thiết bị ghi hình công nghệ cao, xuất hiện tại nhà bạn.
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
Picture this: a team of camera-clad cleaners and a private chef to boot, all wired with high-tech recording apparatus show up at your home. You are not part of a reality TV show, and have not woken up in an Aldous Huxley or Margaret Atwood novel. Instead, you are a resident of New York City, where AI companies are sending free cooking and cleaning staff straight to people's doors.
'Eu amo a inflação', diz Trump, enquanto preços nos EUA sobem no ritmo mais acelerado em 3 anos
Os consumidores estão sentindo cada vez mais a pressão da guerra entre EUA e Israel no Irã. Donald Trump disse que 'ama a inflação' ao comentar nova subida de preços nos EUA O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, disse na quarta-feira (10/06) que "ama a inflação" — após novos dados mostrarem que os preços subiram no mês passado no ritmo mais rápido em três anos no país.
Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains
The Federal Reserve held US interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank. Fed governors were split on whether to keep rates steady or increase them in a bid to tame inflation, which has been pushed up by the US-Israel war in Iran. US President Donald Trump pushed Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, to cut interest rates, and made clear he expected Warsh to fulfill his demand for cuts.
Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO
SpaceX has agreed to buy AI coding start-up Cursor for $60bn (£45bn) just days after its bumper initial public offering (IPO). Elon Musk's rocket company will take over Anysphere, which makes the artificial intelligence coding agent. The move comes after SpaceX joined New York's tech-focused Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday in the biggest ever listing, valuing it at more than $2tn and raising $85.7bn.
Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in $22bn deal
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis host the Roku Original show Honest Renovations. Media giant Fox is buying streaming firm Roku in a deal the companies say will create the third largest player in US TV by share of viewing. Fox's move is being seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will leave it in a strong position as TV audiences move online. The offer of $160 per share, made up of cash and stock, values Roku at $22bn (£16bn).
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