UK economy returns to growth - but only just Britain's economy returned to growth in August when it expanded by a marginal 0.1% from July, official data showed today, offering a little bit of relief to finance minister Rachel Reeves as she prepares her November budget. Business • 16 Oct
UK economy returns to growth - but only just Britain's economy returned to growth in August when it expanded by a marginal 0.1% from July, official data showed today, offering a little bit of relief to finance minister Rachel Reeves as she prepares her November budget. Business • 16 Oct
Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as CEO starts 'turnaround fire' Nestle will cut 16,000 jobs, its new CEO Philipp Navratil said today, as the world's largest packaged food company seeks to cut costs and win back investor confidence. Business • 16 Oct
Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as CEO starts 'turnaround fire' Nestle will cut 16,000 jobs, its new CEO Philipp Navratil said today, as the world's largest packaged food company seeks to cut costs and win back investor confidence. Business • 16 Oct
Israel and Hamas trade blame over Gaza truce violations Israel's military aid agency COGAT has said preparations are ongoing with Egypt to open the major Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the movement of people, with the date to be announced at a later stage Middle East • 16 Oct
Israel and Hamas trade blame over Gaza truce violations Israel's military aid agency COGAT has said preparations are ongoing with Egypt to open the major Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the movement of people, with the date to be announced at a later stage Middle East • 16 Oct
Trump confirms CIA authorisation in Venezuela US President Donald Trump confirmed reports that he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in US efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's regime. US • 15 Oct
Trump confirms CIA authorisation in Venezuela US President Donald Trump confirmed reports that he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in US efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's regime. US • 15 Oct
Ryanair cuts more German winter routes Ryanair said today it will further cut its traffic in Germany this winter, blaming Berlin's failure to reduce location charges,which are among the highest in Europe. Business • 15 Oct
Ryanair cuts more German winter routes Ryanair said today it will further cut its traffic in Germany this winter, blaming Berlin's failure to reduce location charges,which are among the highest in Europe. Business • 15 Oct
Bessent will present 3 or 4 Fed chief candidates to Trump US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said today he plans to present three or four candidates to lead the Federal Reserve to President Donald Trump for him to interview sometime after Thanksgiving. Business • 15 Oct
Bessent will present 3 or 4 Fed chief candidates to Trump US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said today he plans to present three or four candidates to lead the Federal Reserve to President Donald Trump for him to interview sometime after Thanksgiving. Business • 15 Oct
Mercedes confirm unchanged F1 lineup for 2026 Mercedes ended months of waiting with confirmation that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as their drivers in an unchanged lineup to start Formula One's new era in 2026. Motorsport • 15 Oct
Mercedes confirm unchanged F1 lineup for 2026 Mercedes ended months of waiting with confirmation that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as their drivers in an unchanged lineup to start Formula One's new era in 2026. Motorsport • 15 Oct
McIlroy not eyeing Ryder Cup captaincy at Adare Manor Rory McIlroy has his sights set on leading Europe in the Ryder Cup one day, but joked that he hopes to be wielding clubs rather than clipboards at Adare Manor in 2027. Golf • 15 Oct
McIlroy not eyeing Ryder Cup captaincy at Adare Manor Rory McIlroy has his sights set on leading Europe in the Ryder Cup one day, but joked that he hopes to be wielding clubs rather than clipboards at Adare Manor in 2027. Golf • 15 Oct
Morgan Stanley profit jumps on investment banking revival Morgan Stanley's third-quarter profit beat market expectations as investment bankers brought in more fees from advising on deals and by underwriting stock and debt sales, lifting revenue to a record. Business • 15 Oct
Morgan Stanley profit jumps on investment banking revival Morgan Stanley's third-quarter profit beat market expectations as investment bankers brought in more fees from advising on deals and by underwriting stock and debt sales, lifting revenue to a record. Business • 15 Oct
Bank of America beats quarterly profit estimates Bank of America has today raised the lower end of its interest income forecast and beat Wall Street estimates for profit, as its investment bankers benefited from a bumper third quarter. Business • 15 Oct
Bank of America beats quarterly profit estimates Bank of America has today raised the lower end of its interest income forecast and beat Wall Street estimates for profit, as its investment bankers benefited from a bumper third quarter. Business • 15 Oct
