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LatestEl Nino heatwaves could add a full percentage point to European inflation next year, Jefferies warnsEconomics

Labour's Jonathan Reynolds unveiled the industrial strategy in June.

Politics

Ministers pressed to block £1bn repayment to British Steel's Chinese former owner

Pub-goers 'vertical drinking'.

Hospitality

Downing Street backs vertical drinking as Westminster Council faces backlash over Soho pub plans

Architectural rendering of a modern building with a curved roof, balconies, and a landscaped terrace with city skyline views.

Property

PwC's Embankment HQ set for green overhaul as firm prepares Canary Wharf move

EasyJet airplane at airport terminal with passengers boarding, representing airline industry and travel news updates

Aviation

Apollo seals £5.7bn Easyjet takeover after Castlelake exits bidding

Winkworth estate agent For Sale sign in front of a brick building, indicating property prices and availability.

Property

Winkworth takes chair to court in family battle for control of 189-year-old estate agent

Jane Fraser, Citi CEO, speaking at a podium with a microphone, wearing glasses and a purple top.

Banking

Citi chief warns UK risks losing banks to rivals if taxes rise further

Houses of Parliament in Westminster showcasing historic architecture under a clear sky, central to UK government and politics

Economics

UK national debt passes £3 trillion as interest costs surpass defence budget

Bustling Soho street scene with vibrant storefronts, diverse pedestrians, and iconic London architecture under clear skies

Hospitality

Westminster Council proposes curbs on standing-room drinking in Soho

Diageo is expected to reveal a drop in profits for the past year

Markets

Diageo shares surge on $850m cost plan as new chief signals strategy shift

Mark Kleinman is Sky News' City Editor and writes a column for City AM

Business

Premier League's £1.5bn New Deal offer faces EFL resistance as West Ham ownership battle intensifies

New Statesman magazine cover, How Britain Lost Control, with a crowned lion held by a hand, over a city skyline.

Politics

Serco chief rejects outsourcing criticism as profits and pipeline grow

Bloomsbury has reported results ahead of consensus expectations

AI

AI firms are buying up rare books by the million, then destroying them

Dominos Chick N Dip box with crispy chicken strips, red hot sauce, ranch dip, and a cheesy pizza.

Retail

Domino's doubles down on fried chicken as new boss bets on delivery add-ons

Smartphone displaying the Claude by Anthropic AI assistant app, showing the app icon and interface.

AI

UK AI watchdog catches frontier models hacking live targets during safety tests

Collage of London attractions: Tower Bridge, outdoor dining, rock climbing, museum, afternoon tea, and spa.

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London in August: a curated guide to workshops, dining and sport for busy professionals

William Haggas, a man with gray hair and blue eyes, smiling and wearing a tan coat and patterned tie

Sport

Shergar Cup launches World Pool betting as Ascot welcomes Hong Kong team

Market BriefingAs of 18:20 BST

European markets at a glance

FTSE 10010,901.09+0.31%

DAX26,319.45+0.69%

CAC 408,714.93+0.17%

STOXX 506,523.86+0.33%

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Germany

Will any petrol stations pay for violating Germany's price rules?

Lead storyGermany's petrol price rule widely flouted as investigations lag

UK & Ireland

Team England athletes and dignitaries celebrate the Kings Baton Relay for Glasgow 2026 at a London sports festival.

Lead storyCommonwealth champions bring gold medals back to the City square where their journey began

Top Stories

1Alibaba.com launches £750,000 pitch competition for UK and European SMEs

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