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Spain the frontrunner for BYD's third European plant

China's biggest car maker BYD considers Spain to be its top candidate for a third car factory to serve the European market, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters, as the company seeks to grow sales on the continent.

Business • 14 Oct

BP guides for higher Q3 upstream output, weaker trading

BP expects its upstream production to be above last quarter's, the company said in a trading update today ahead of results due on November 4, adding that its oil trading result was weak.

Business • 14 Oct

Gold leaps above $4,100 on Fed rate cut hopes

Gold prices jumped to a record high above $4,100 today, supported by rising expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut this month and safe-haven demand following renewed trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

Business • 14 Oct

Ericsson beats quarterly core profit estimates

Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson has today reported a better than expected rise in quarterly earnings and played down the impact of US tariffs.

Business • 14 Oct

UK wage growth slows to 4.7% in three months to August

Britain's jobs market showed signs of stabilisation as pay growth increased at the slowest pace since 2022 and a measure of employment rose, according to official data published today.

Business • 14 Oct

The UK's Prudential Regulation Authority is scrutinising the robustness of Revolut's controls both in Britain and internationally before awarding it a licence to operate as a fully fledged bank in the UK

Revolut's UK banking licence held up, FT reports

Digital finance firm Revolut's UK banking licence is being held up by British regulators' concerns over whether its risk controls can keep pace with the rapid growth of its overseas operations, the Financial Times reported today.

Business • 14 Oct

Yuval Raphael representing Israel walks on stage during the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony

Eurovision organisers push back Israel decision

Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition, following Middle East "developments", the European Broadcasting Union said in an apparent reference to the Gaza ceasefire.

Entertainment • 14 Oct

Gold breaks $4,100 to hit high on trade jitters

Gold broke through $4,100 per ounce for the first time today, hitting another record high on renewed US-China trade tensions and expectations of US interest rate cuts, while silver also rose to an all-time high.

Business • 13 Oct

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Josh Lord looks on during the New Zealand All Blacks captain's run at Sky Stadium on September 12, 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Lord replaces Vaa'i in All Blacks squad for November

Lock Josh Lord was called up as a replacement for injured forward Tupou Vaa'i when the All Blacks squad for their November tour of the United States, where they will face Ireland, and Europe was announced.

Rugby • 13 Oct

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Carter Gordon of the Titans looks on during the round 19 NRL match between Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta Eels at Cbus Super Stadium, on July 13, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Gordon in Wallabies squad for tour, Lynagh rested

Out-half Carter Gordon was drafted straight into the Wallabies squad a couple of hours after his return from rugby league was announced, but Tom Lynagh has been rested for the end-of-season tour, which includes a Test against Ireland.

Rugby • 13 Oct

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Spain the frontrunner for BYD's third European plant

BP guides for higher Q3 upstream output, weaker trading

Gold leaps above $4,100 on Fed rate cut hopes

Ericsson beats quarterly core profit estimates

UK wage growth slows to 4.7% in three months to August

Revolut's UK banking licence held up, FT reports

Eurovision organisers push back Israel decision

Gold breaks $4,100 to hit high on trade jitters

Lord replaces Vaa'i in All Blacks squad for November

Gordon in Wallabies squad for tour, Lynagh rested