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Grim economic news raises stakes for embattled chancellor's controversial China trip
Rachel Reeves's trip to China β the first by a British chancellor since 2019 - was always going to be controversial.
Grim economic news raises stakes for embattled chancellor's controversial China trip
Rachel Reeves' trip to China β the first by a British chancellor since 2019 - was always going to be controversial.
Uranium prices hit record as thirsty AI data centres add to market squeeze
Industry pressured to build new conversion facilities to cover end of US import waiver and impact of Ukraine war
Proportion of 25-34 year-olds at 'hotel of mum and dad' up a third since 2006
The proportion of 25 to 34-year-olds living with their parents has risen by more than a third in just under two decades, according to new analysis.
London on alert for Β£17bn float of security group Verisure
The London Stock Exchange is preparing to do battle for one of Europe's biggest initial public offerings for years as Verisure, the domestic security systems provider, kicks off plans for a flotation valuing it at more than β¬20bn (Β£16.7bn).
Fintech IPOs return with precious little credit in the bank
Hope still wins out over experience as financial disrupters seek to ride the latest wave
Wall St regulation needs a rethink under Trump
The US banking system is burdened by a convoluted regulatory architecture that leads to inefficiencies and arbitrage
Reeves says budget 'non-negotiable' on China trip - as former PM says she's been 'rumbled' by market turmoil
The chancellor has said the budget is "non-negotiable" on a visit to China in the face of volatile markets back in the UK.
American Airlinesβ use of βESG activistβ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says
Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policies
Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared
CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."
Labour intensifies push for growth to avoid βdisastrousβ tax rises
Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higher