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Influential IPPR proposes capping rents at whichever is lower of consumer price inflation or wage growth UK politics live – latest updates One of the thinktanks closest to the Labour government is urging ministers to introduce private sector rent controls in England, as the chancellor weighs up how to ease a surge in living costs caused by the Iran war. The Institute for Public Policy Research…
Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Democratic lawmakers are embracing a policy that hardly benefits the middle class Soul-searching within the Democratic party is to be expected after its loss in the 2024 election. Donald Trump’s edge over Kamala Harris in voters’ perceptions of economic competence (perplexing though it now appears following a year of erratic policymaking) was bound to inspire a…
The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.
Criminals exploit confusion or anxiety over new IHT rules by offering a ‘safe haven’ for savings pots The caller pitches a great deal. Shift the moneysaved in your pension and reinvest it in a scheme overseas where you can avoid it being caught under next year’s changes to the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) system . From April next year, any money left in a defined contribution pension after your…
Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.
Saudi Arabian crude oil exports to China for loading in June are set to plunge to around 13 million to 14 million barrels, according to traders informed by the producer.
Brent crude rises after US president calls overture from Tehran ‘totally unacceptable’ Business live – news updates Oil prices have climbed after Donald Trump condemned Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war as “totally unacceptable”. The president’s rejection of Tehran’s overture in a post on his Truth Social platform triggered a jump in Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil…
Warsh would succeed outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell as Trump continues his push to influence the US central bank Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The US Senate is expected to confirm Kevin Warsh this week as chair of the Federal Reserve , as Donald Trump continues his campaign to influence the world’s most important central bank. The Fed’s influence over the economy spans from…
Airport reports 5% decline but transit passenger business rises as fliers use hub to avoid Middle East airports Business live – news updates The number of passengers flying from London Heathrow fell last month, as war in the Middle East weighed on demand for international travel. About 6.7 million people flew through the airport in April, a 5% drop compared with the same period in 2025 and its…
Paul McCartney hails plans for 3 Savile Row, which include access to rooftop where the band played their final gig The address may not sound familiar, and the street name is best known as the heart of British tailoring. But 3 Savile Row is one of the most iconic buildings in British pop and rock: the former home of the Beatles’ record label Apple Corps, and the location of the band’s final public…
Haringey council’s penalty seems extortionate – especially when other authorities charge lower amounts I read your story about a man fined £500 for dropping a cigarette butt on the pavement. I have been issued with a £500 fixed-penalty notice (FPN) by Haringey council for putting a butt in a refuse sack awaiting collection on the street. Continue reading...
If you are looking for a new account, there are some good rates around, but also pitfalls to watch out for Earning as much as 7% on your savings sounds great – but what’s the catch? The top-paying accounts often come with strings attached, which could mean your money is not working as hard as you thought. That’s important because there is a lot of cash sitting in fixed-rate savings accounts that…
Shares of BuzzFeed were up more than 130% in the extended session after the company said Byron Allen’s family office agreed to take a majority stake.
MarketWatch Top StoriesWoodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
BBC BusinessFrom 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
BBC BusinessAI fuels impulsive actions — a human ‘defense coach’ is your best bet to win the market’s ‘loser’s game.’
MarketWatch Top StoriesGold was steady as traders assessed the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz that has sent oil prices higher and added further fuel to inflation concerns.
Bloomberg MarketsBrent crude futures charts produced a technical pattern that hasn’t been seen in 36 years, and what that could mean for oil prices.
MarketWatch Top StoriesHamilton, a former Navy SEAL, was ousted as acting administrator of FEMA in May 2025.
Forbes BusinessGameStop Corp. shares spiked and then quickly dropped in postmarket trading Monday after cryptic social media posts showed up and then disappeared from the social media account of Keith Gill, the f…
Bloomberg MarketsThe US Strategic Petroleum Reserve awarded 53.3 million barrels to companies including oil trader Trafigura Group and US refiner Marathon Petroleum Corp, adding to a wave of oil released to help ta…
Bloomberg MarketsMall owner Simon Property Group Inc. is seeing strong interest from Gen Z shoppers and the brands that target them, Chief Executive Officer Eli Simon said on a call with investors.
Bloomberg MarketsOil steadied as US President Donald Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran after rejecting Tehran’s latest peace offer, prolonging the effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Bloomberg Markets18 Americans who were on the hantavirus-hit luxury cruise ship arrived back to the United States early Monday.
Forbes BusinessAsian stocks looked set to rise as traders stayed bullish on the AI trade even as the US and Iran failed to reach any peace deal. Oil climbed and Treasuries fell.
Bloomberg MarketsChina investors are counting on the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to deliver just enough to sustain the detente trade underpinning stocks and the yuan.
Bloomberg MarketsSunshine Silver Mining & Refining Co. filed for a US initial public offering, and is seeking funds to restart a mine in Idaho that previously produced silver, antimony and other minerals.
Bloomberg MarketsJennifer Harmon, a stage and screen actress who earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her work on the ABC daytime drama "One Life to Live," from 1976 to 1978, has died.
Forbes BusinessLumentum’s stock has been red hot, but there are plenty of lesser-known ways to capitalize on the growing connectivity needs of AI data centers, according to Bernstein.
MarketWatch Top StoriesInvestors had been excited early Monday about speed breakthroughs at the satellite company. But the after-hours earnings report showed a sizable revenue miss.
MarketWatch Top StoriesPershing Square sought to toss what it called a “facially defective” shareholder lawsuit accusing founder Bill Ackman of bullying Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. directors into a deal that increased th…
Bloomberg MarketsThe S&P 500 finished above 7,400 for the first time ever but Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ also spiked
MarketWatch Top Stories“My current house is all paid off, and it’s worth $650,000.”
MarketWatch Top StoriesComprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bl…
Bloomberg MarketsHome Depot and Lowe’s have struggled this year, but UBS analysts say they’re due to benefit as homeowners reach a tipping point with units built during the mid-2000s housing boom.
MarketWatch Top StoriesAberdeen Senior Research Economist Sree Kochugovindan, says inflation expectations remain anchored for now and monetary policy remains on hold for the BOE, ECB and the Federal Reserve for the rest …
Bloomberg MarketsNBA playoff games have been split up among myriad networks and streaming services, leaving fans scratching their heads about where to find the games. Matters become a bit simpler in the later round…
MarketWatch Top StoriesBlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink expressed optimism about investing in Venezuela following the overhaul sparked by Nicolas Maduro’s removal.
Bloomberg MarketsIren will take on debt in the wake of its new Nvidia partnership. One analyst said Monday’s stock drop is an overreaction.
MarketWatch Top StoriesPictet Wealth Management Senior Fixed Income Strategist Laureline Renaud-Chatelain says short-term inflation rates have not priced in the worse-case scenario of an extended closure of the Strait of…
Bloomberg MarketsWith the US-Iran ceasefire on "massive life support" and the Strait of Hormuz still shut, Trump arrives in Beijing weaker than planned. Energy now defines the Xi summit.
Forbes BusinessHims & Hers Health Inc. reported a first-quarter loss and sales that missed Wall Street estimates as it faces higher costs associated with its strategic pivot to branded weight-loss medications.
Bloomberg Markets"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Mayuranki De, Raymond James …
Bloomberg MarketsOne of the American evacuees tested positive while another is showing mild symptoms, the HHS said.
Forbes BusinessGas engine manufacturer Innio Holding GmbH filed for a US initial public offering, joining a slew of industrial companies looking to tap the surge in data center spending.
Bloomberg MarketsThe waterfront venue will offer all-day service, plus a full bar and luxury apparel shop.
Forbes BusinessThe OpenAI cofounder testified during the third week of the trial, following OpenAI president Greg Brockman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Forbes BusinessTrump had a 36% approval rating in the latest poll released Monday.
Forbes BusinessVox Media may sell many of its most valuable brands to James Murdoch, questioning the assumption that a brand-driven digital media company can survive.
Forbes BusinessWith no need for a Last Chance Qualifying Round, IndyCar added another round to the May 17 final day of Indy 500 Qualfications with drivers competing to make the Fast 12.
Forbes BusinessAlly Wallace, Global Head of ETFs at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins Katie Greifeld, Scarlet Fu, and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg MarketsRadio station owner Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. filed for bankruptcy on Monday after announcing plans to hand ownership to noteholders in exchange for restructuring the debt.
Bloomberg MarketsThe two orders would temporarily slash beef import tariffs as grocery costs loom over the November midterms.
Forbes BusinessSilver neared the $90 mark for the first time in two months Monday as some analysts suggest it could again approach record-high prices later this year.
Forbes BusinessIndyCar will return to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington as the 2027 dates were announced on May 11. A look at why the inaugural race success was a huge success.
Forbes BusinessThe 2026 PGA Championship returns to Aronimink for the first time in 64 years. Here’s the tee times, TV schedule, streaming details and how to watch every round live.
Forbes BusinessSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would contest a report that criticized his handling of a robbery at his farm in 2020 after a ruling by the nation’s top court resurrected the scandal…
Bloomberg MarketsAt the PGA Championship, connectivity is doing more than enhancing coverage, it’s positioning live sports as a proving ground for enterprise tech.
Forbes BusinessRonda Rousey and Gina Carano return to women’s mixed martial arts after a decade to headline MVP MMA 1 on May 16. Here’s the full fight card, start time and how to watch live.
Forbes BusinessA total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
BBC BusinessTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed the streaming service’s data collection and targeted ads amounted to “spying” on customers.
Forbes Business“Mortal Kombat II” had a strong opening in theaters worldwide over the weekend, which naturally begs the question of whether there will be a “Mortal Kombat III.”
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