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- Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy October 21, 2026The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
- A warning to anyone with credit card debt... October 21, 2026Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act.
- Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills October 21, 2026The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
- Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills October 21, 2026The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
- Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs October 21, 2026Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
- Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge October 21, 2026The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
- Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget October 21, 2026Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget October 21, 2026Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX October 21, 2026Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
- What is happening to UK prices? October 21, 2026UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.
- What is happening to UK prices? October 21, 2026UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.
- Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla? October 21, 2026Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
- Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine October 21, 2026Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
- The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases October 20, 2026Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
- Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting October 20, 2026No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit October 20, 2026A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.
- Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge October 20, 2026The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".
- Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites October 20, 2026Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.
- Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises October 20, 2026The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
- Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office October 20, 2026The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.