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The Guardian World 2 Nov 2026, 05:48

Minns warns expected RBA rate rise will see ‘shops close that don’t reopen’ as pressure mounts on PM

Frustration grows over the economy with one Labor MP saying voter anger is already high ahead of Reserve Bank of Australia decision Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast The NSW premier, Chris Minns, has warned an expected interest rate increase will force job losses and cause businesses to close, insisting the federal government and states should rein in spending to take…
The Guardian Business 2 Nov 2026, 05:00

A perfect storm: how the super El Niño is devastating the fishing industry – podcast

Peru’s anchoveta have made up about a 10th of the entire global commercial fishing catch since 1970, more than any other fish. A combination of warming seas and decades-long overfishing spells disaster By Geoff Mann. Read by Adam Sims Read the text version here Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod Continue reading...
BBC Business 1 Nov 2026, 23:34

Don't get caught out by new Buy Now Pay Later rules

New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.
BBC Business 1 Nov 2026, 22:25

'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections.
The Guardian Business 1 Nov 2026, 18:08

Investors take out $3.6bn from Binance after record hack that stole billions

Cryptocurrency exchange has begun to allow withdrawals after $6.3bn theft believed to have come from North Korea Investors have pulled $3.6bn (£2.7bn) in funds from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, as it recovers from a record hack in which billions were stolen from customer accounts. The platform was hit by a $6.3bn theft on Thursday, which has since been described as the biggest heist in…
The Guardian World 1 Nov 2026, 17:10

National Grid to site biggest substation on Teesside, near planned AI datacentre

New electricity generating capacity would enable north-east to attract investment for major datacentre projects National Grid has taken a step towards building Britain’s biggest electricity substation on Teesside, which could supply power to a vast neighbouring datacentre, as the UK races to expand its AI infrastructure. Last week the company agreed to purchase 73 acres of land at Dorman Point on…
BBC Business 1 Nov 2026, 16:57

Thousands of jobs at Virgin Media O2 to be cut

The broadband provider has not finalised the number of roles to be axed but it will likely be a sizeable chunk of its workforce, the BBC understands.
The Guardian World 1 Nov 2026, 14:00

Home values fall for seventh consecutive month as interest rates dent demand

Centre of downturn shifts away from Sydney and Melbourne, but after such strong growth most homeowners still sit on sizeable gains Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian home values have dropped for a seventh consecutive month, with prices in the capital cities now falling at the fastest pace in 40 years as rising mortgage rates scare off buyers. Cotality data…
The Guardian UK 1 Nov 2026, 12:00

Fashion and tradition: how John Smedley is innovating in a tough market

In the final article in a series on high-end British manufacturing we look at a clothing brand that dates to the 18th century but is increasingly on-trend Making jeans again: the Hiut Denim factory in Cardigan Rolls-Royce rides high on craze for customisation Luxury leather: from wallets to cigar cases Tina is wielding a large pair of scissors with authority, slicing with immense skill and…
The Guardian UK 1 Nov 2026, 11:22

New public spending category PDEL is a welcome and could have big impact | Heather Stewart

The Preventative Departmental Expenditure Limit will be money ringfenced in the budget for preventive policies John Healey’s debut budget was far from a blockbuster, but it may come to be remembered for the birth of a plucky new character in the tax and spend universe – little PDEL. It may not have the charm of Disney’s Wall-E, but PDEL (pronounced P-Del), Preventative Departmental Expenditure…
BBC Business 1 Nov 2026, 07:15

Energy bills help 'doesn't go far enough'

Families in the West Midlands say they are worried about paying winter energy bills.
BBC Business 1 Nov 2026, 07:11

Diwali hampers to bring hope to families in need

The Diwali Basket Brigade volunteers want to help vulnerable households with rising food prices.
The Guardian Business 1 Nov 2026, 07:00

A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret

Using a fake DOB or leaving the field blank when making an online account can offer protection from identity theft You get a call from your bank saying there has been suspicious activity on your account. They read out your name, address and date of birth so you are happy it is a legitimate caller. But you are talking to criminals who have used your date of birth as part of a web of verifying…