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BusinessUK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
UK government borrowing costs have reached a new 18-year high and the pound has fallen as the battle for the Labour leadership took another twist with Andy Burnham's decision to fight a by-election. W
BusinessBritish Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter scandal
British Gas has agreed to pay £20m to settle an investigation into the forced fitting of prepayment meters. The company will also compensate customers and write off debt.
BusinessHeathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says
Heathrow Airport could be forced to allow rival firms to bid to build its third runway and new terminal, under proposals by the aviation watchdog aimed at keeping a cap on construction costs. It is on
BusinessUK moves to align with EU rules to unlock food deal
UK-EU reset is "not a traditional trade deal", industry says
BusinessGermany’s Merz calls for more investment, less subsidies in EU budget
The 27 EU nations are wrangling over the bloc's 2028-2034 budget
BusinessEuropean markets finish higher as politics dominates the news agenda
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during Ministerial Statement on the Middle East at the House of Commons in London, Britain, April 13, 2026. LONDON — European stocks closed broadly higher
BusinessEuropean markets close higher, UK gilts volatile as pressure mounts on PM Starmer
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 20, 2026 in New York City. LONDON — European stocks rose on Wednesday, bouncing back from losses in the previou
BusinessAsia Markets Mixed
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed amid inflation and Iran tensions. Investors watch Trump-Xi meeting.