Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse

BBC - Oct 29, 2026

Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

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The South West reacts to Budget announcements

Oct 29, 2026

The South West reacts to Budget announcements

Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

Biden’s Antitrust Enforcers Are Starting an A.I. Legal Company

Oct 29, 2026

Biden’s Antitrust Enforcers Are Starting an A.I. Legal Company

Jonathan Kanter and Doha Mekki, who led the Justice Department’s antitrust division under President Biden, have co-founded a start-up that makes an A.I. tool for litigators.

Volkswagen ‘Must Act Quickly’ After Largest Loss in Over a Decade

Oct 29, 2026

Volkswagen ‘Must Act Quickly’ After Largest Loss in Over a Decade

The German carmaker warned that it “must act quickly and decisively” to cut costs.

Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows

Oct 29, 2026

Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion, Uniting 2 Delivery Giants

Oct 29, 2026

DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion, Uniting 2 Delivery Giants

The deal combines the country’s largest restaurant delivery service with its biggest online grocery platform.

Island Energy: No plans to remove gas standing charge

Oct 29, 2026

Island Energy: No plans to remove gas standing charge

The provider said any change would need support from the community, the regulator and government.

Minimum wage rise 'a massive blow' says farmer

Oct 29, 2026

Minimum wage rise 'a massive blow' says farmer

Tristan Bennett voices his disappointment in the Budget, describing it as "a lot of tinkering".

Minimum wage increase accepted by minister

Oct 29, 2026

Minimum wage increase accepted by minister

A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

Oct 29, 2026

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

RFK Jr. to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections

Oct 29, 2026

RFK Jr. to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections

In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move.

The Bottom Line

Oct 29, 2026

The Bottom Line

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Microsoft Up, Google Down. A Tale of Two Hyperscalers.

Oct 29, 2026

Microsoft Up, Google Down. A Tale of Two Hyperscalers.

Investors are showing little patience for lavish spending and meager returns on companies’ artificial intelligence bets.

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