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Google Cloud service issues in western Europe amid reported problems at banks and delivery sites on October 20

Sky News says Revolut reported an outage, while users flagged problems with NHS England, Gov.UK and Asda.

6 Sources, 15m ago, first seen 15m ago

World & Business

UK unemployment rate falls to 4.7%

Sky News says the Office for National Statistics announced the new rate.

1 Source, 4h ago, first seen 4h ago

World & Business

Saudi Arabia postpones Future Investment Initiative until 2027 after Houthi attacks

Organizers moved the Oct. 26–29 Riyadh conference to next year after weeks of attacks disrupted Saudi business events.

18 Sources, 12h ago, updated 12h ago

Science

Artemis II Crew Awarded Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication at Starmus Festival

Space.com says the crew joins medal honorees including Buzz Aldrin, Jane Goodall and David Attenborough.

2 Sources, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

World & Business

Vistry reportedly in talks to appoint Robert Allen as interim finance chief

Sky News reports Allen’s appointment could fall apart, and he is not interested in the permanent CFO job.

1 Source, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

World & Business

UK chancellor backs Heathrow’s proposed third runway as a potential growth boost

Sky News reports Chancellor John Healey backed a third runway, which Prime Minister Andy Burnham declined to endorse.

1 Source, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

World & Business

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect under new law

Reuters reports Trump cited the U.S. national interest for waiving measures under a law he signed last month.

68 Sources, 6h ago, updated 6h ago

Implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

World & Business

Palantir and Sadiq Khan settle legal battle over police contract

Sky News reports Palantir and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime said they withdrew allegations against each other.

2 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

World & Business

Downing Street calls in IPO candidates and investors for talks

Sky News reports Kraken, Quantexa and Zilch joined investors at government-brokered talks aimed at unblocking London's listings logjam.

2 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

World & Business

Bookmakers warn Healey of mass shop closures and job losses over budget tax fears

Sky News says a letter from gambling bosses warns of job losses even in the prime minister’s constituency.

1 Source, 5d ago, first seen 5d ago

World & Business

Taiwan reportedly agreed to buy 30% of gas from an Alaska pipeline project

Reuters reports Trump made the claim at an Alaska rally, but the deal terms were not immediately clear.

4 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of Alaska pipeline gas

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Poundstretcher owner withdraws rescue bid for rival Poundland

Sky News reports that the bid came from Poundstretcher’s owner, not the retail chain itself.

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

World & Business

Tech firms promise to take down AI platforms if British secret services show they are unsafe

Sky News reports the promise depends on British secret services showing the platforms are unsafe.

2 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World & Business

English football is on the ‘edge of financial disaster,’ new regulator warns

The Financial Times reports the game's new regulator issued the warning about English football's finances.

7 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World & Business

Lando Norris takes a stake in premium ticketing platform Seat Unique

Sky News reports that the premium ticketing and hospitality platform has other sports stars among its shareholders.

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

World & Business

Eleven missing after two merchant ships struck off Bulgaria’s coast

AFP describes Tuesday’s strikes as the latest Black Sea spillover from the Ukraine war.

3 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World & Business

Former CBI head gives business lobby group a six-figure loan

Sky News reports the CBI is still cutting costs after a 2023 scandal brought it close to collapse.

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

World & Business

Grocery inflation ticks up again

Sky News reports that energy costs are also weighing on shoppers.

1 Source, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

World & Business

UK economy forecast to grow more than expected, but households face sharper rise in inflation

Sky News reports the IMF expects more UK growth than anticipated, alongside a sharper rise in inflation for households.

2 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World & Business

Formula 1 confirms Rwanda race from the early 2030s

AP reports the race would mark Formula 1’s return to Africa after about 40 years.

14 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

F1 returns to Africa with 10-year deal to race in Rwanda

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Google Cloud service issues in western Europe amid reported problems at banks and delivery sites on October 20

UK unemployment rate falls to 4.7%

Saudi Arabia postpones Future Investment Initiative until 2027 after Houthi attacks

Artemis II Crew Awarded Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication at Starmus Festival

Vistry reportedly in talks to appoint Robert Allen as interim finance chief

UK chancellor backs Heathrow’s proposed third runway as a potential growth boost

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect under new law

Palantir and Sadiq Khan settle legal battle over police contract

Downing Street calls in IPO candidates and investors for talks

Bookmakers warn Healey of mass shop closures and job losses over budget tax fears

Taiwan reportedly agreed to buy 30% of gas from an Alaska pipeline project

Poundstretcher owner withdraws rescue bid for rival Poundland

Tech firms promise to take down AI platforms if British secret services show they are unsafe

English football is on the ‘edge of financial disaster,’ new regulator warns

Lando Norris takes a stake in premium ticketing platform Seat Unique

Eleven missing after two merchant ships struck off Bulgaria’s coast

Former CBI head gives business lobby group a six-figure loan

Grocery inflation ticks up again

UK economy forecast to grow more than expected, but households face sharper rise in inflation

Formula 1 confirms Rwanda race from the early 2030s

Featured in

Google Cloud service issues in western Europe amid reported problems at banks and delivery sites on October 20

UK unemployment rate falls to 4.7%

Saudi Arabia postpones Future Investment Initiative until 2027 after Houthi attacks

Artemis II Crew Awarded Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication at Starmus Festival

Vistry reportedly in talks to appoint Robert Allen as interim finance chief

UK chancellor backs Heathrow’s proposed third runway as a potential growth boost

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect under new law

Palantir and Sadiq Khan settle legal battle over police contract

Downing Street calls in IPO candidates and investors for talks

Bookmakers warn Healey of mass shop closures and job losses over budget tax fears

Taiwan reportedly agreed to buy 30% of gas from an Alaska pipeline project

Poundstretcher owner withdraws rescue bid for rival Poundland

Tech firms promise to take down AI platforms if British secret services show they are unsafe

English football is on the ‘edge of financial disaster,’ new regulator warns

Lando Norris takes a stake in premium ticketing platform Seat Unique

Eleven missing after two merchant ships struck off Bulgaria’s coast

Former CBI head gives business lobby group a six-figure loan

Grocery inflation ticks up again

UK economy forecast to grow more than expected, but households face sharper rise in inflation

Formula 1 confirms Rwanda race from the early 2030s