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Economics

Rising gilt yields could push UK chancellor into emergency budget

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Hospitality

Wetherspoon chief slams government plan to curb vape and gambling shops on high streets

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, in a suit and glasses, looking serious against a bright sky.

Tech

UK tech policy left in limbo after Burnham’s Whitehall overhaul

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Property

City councillor urges London to lift ban on skyscraper logos

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Economics

UK Labour faces criticism over plan to sidestep borrowing limits

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Economics

Mayors to get uncapped tourist levy powers amid hospitality industry backlash

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Economics

Business leaders press Healey for cost cuts ahead of October Budget

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Tech

Anthropic researcher quits, warns AI could threaten humanity

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Property

Howard de Walden Estates posts record rent from booming Harley Street health hub

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Business

Burnham eyes youth minimum wage rethink as jobs crisis bites

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Property

Stamp duty reform is ‘urgent,’ Berkeley tells Burnham

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Tech

Anthropic blocks AI weapon plots after ‘catastrophic’ risk warning

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Transport & Infrastructure

Trainline hits out at tube strikes and fare freeze as growth stalls

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Politics

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin attacks government’s ‘unfriendly’ attitude to business

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, speaking with hands gesturing, wearing a suit and glasses.

Economics

UK economy grew unexpectedly after Burnham took over as Prime Minister

Life&Style

The Bayeux Tapestry, British Museum review: believe the hype

Market BriefingAs of 14:20 BST

European markets at a glance

FTSE 10010,650.44+0.39%

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CAC 408,179.77+0.78%

STOXX 506,325.13+0.90%

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Germany

Germany sees record approvals for foreign qualifications but barriers persist

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France

Pau surge to Top 14 summit as Attissogbe scores double

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