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The Guardian view on Labour’s fiscal devolution: the future of Burnhamism will play out in municipal England | Editorial
Replacing government grants with revenue streams from taxation will not in itself reduce regional inequalities. But the political implications are radicalFollowing Wednesday’s budget, the Treasury minister, Torsten Bell...
This budget fails to live up to Andy Burnham’s grand rhetoric | Letters
Caitlin Boswell of Tax Justice UK and others on what Aditya Chakrabortty described as a ‘Martin Lewis budget’Aditya Chakrabortty was spot-on in his analysis of John Healey’s budget (Burnham promised big change – where w...
Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers
The price of candy, especially chocolate, is up, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.
Explained: Why AI giants Google, Amazon, Intel shares crashed up to 23% in a single day
Shares of Alphabet, Amazon and Intel plunged on Thursday as investors fretted over rising AI spending, weakening cash flows and a subdued outlook. Alphabet shares fell over 13% after its Q3 results missed Wall Street es...
FIIs hold $717 billion worth of Indian stocks, but trim exposure across 56% of Nifty 500 companies. Where are they investing?
FIIs held $717 billion worth of Nifty 500 stocks in September 2026, with private banks accounting for the largest share of their investments. While foreign investors increased exposure to sectors such as healthcare, tec...
Global Market: China stocks extend losing streak to 12 weeks as global AI selloff hits tech shares
China's CSI300 index fell to a one-year low, extending its losing streak to 12 weeks as a global AI stock selloff weighed on technology shares. The index is down 14% over 12 weeks and on track for its steepest monthly d...
Sebi issues final order against Axis Capital, imposes regulatory censure; Axis Bank shares fall over 1%
SEBI has issued a regulatory censure against Axis Capital, concluding proceedings linked to September 2024 restrictions. The regulator noted no recorded investor harm or fraudulent default, while Axis Bank expects no ma...
Market wrap: Shriram Finance, Nestle India, Trent, InterGlobe top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Friday
The Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to close at 23,053.10 on Friday, while the Sensex gained 308 points to 74,459.53. Trent and InterGlobe led the gainers, while Shriram Finance and Nestle India topped the Nifty losers. Broader mar...
Sensex, Nifty turn lower; broader markets crash as oil tops $116/barrel. What lies ahead?
Indian equities turned lower as crude oil prices crossed $116 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and economic growth. While the Sensex and Nifty posted modest declines, midcap and smallcap indices fell more sh...
Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
Sensex rises 308 points, Nifty above 23,000 even as broader markets crash. Will D-Street bulls extend recovery next week?
Indian market indices Sensex and Nifty ended the week on a high note, each climbing by up to 0.5%. Even as the broader market suffered losses, standout performers like Trent and IndiGo flourished thanks to positive earn...
City of London chief tops UK Black Powerlist
Ian Thomas, who heads the City of London Corporation, tops the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.
Billionaire tax: how a union leader’s ‘crazy’ idea became the defining issue of California’s midterms
It was an ambitious notion – now Californians will vote on a one-time 5% billionaire tax, and state’s super rich have pulled out all the stops in oppositionOne year ago, the idea of a billionaire tax in California was s...
The Iran war is deepening the US energy crisis. A bad winter is ahead | Mark Wolfe
Congress must act to ensure that families are able to heat their homes before the start of the seasonHeating oil may be the clearest warning yet of how the war in Iran is deepening the US’s energy affordability crisis....
What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about what is suspected to be the biggest hack in history.
UK house prices grow at slowest pace in two years as mortgage rates rise
Average price for property stands at £273,566 in October, flat on previous month, says NationwideBusiness live – latest updatesUK house prices grew by an annual rate of just 0.5% in October, the slowest pace in more tha...
BP profits hit 18-year high as Iran war drives up oil refining margins
Third-quarter underlying replacement cost profit rises to $8.46bn, angering climate campaignersBP’s profits have hit their highest level in almost two decades, as the war in the Middle East drove up oil and gas prices a...
Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says Rayner
Housing secretary says Labour wants to reverse fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businessesAngela Rayner has said voters will begin to see a difference in their high street before the next general...