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    UK inflation unchanged at 2.2%
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    UK inflation unchanged at 2.2%

    Consumer prices were stable in August, defying expectations of a slight increase

    Economics
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    UK economy losing £25bn a year on shrinking workforce

    A total of 800,000 people have fallen out of the labour market since the pandemic — the biggest employment drop since the 1980s

    Economics
    US consumer spending defies analysts’ expectations

    Retail sales increased 0.1% in August, despite a slowdown in the labour market

    Economics
    Snap bets on augmented reality glasses, but is it seeing clearly?
    VIDEO
    Snap bets on augmented reality glasses, but is it seeing clearly?

    The mobile app reveals the fifth generation of its AR spectacles as it faces a floundering share price, challenging ad market, onerous regulation and deep-pocketed competitors

    Technology
    How can we avoid the £100,000 tax cliff edge?
    ASK THE EXPERTS
    How can we avoid the £100,000 tax cliff edge?
    Money
    A criminal cloned my number plate and racked up £260 in fines
    TROUBLESHOOTER
    A criminal cloned my number plate and racked up £260 in fines
    Money
    ASK THE EXPERTS
    How can we avoid the £100,000 tax cliff edge?
    Money
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    A criminal cloned my number plate and racked up £260 in fines
    Money
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Companies
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Companies
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Companies
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    Companies
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Companies
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Companies
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Companies
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Companies
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    Companies
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Philip Morris strikes knockdown deal on inhaler maker Vectura
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer
    Companies
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Hold interest rates but step up bond sales, says Times shadow MPC
    Economics
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Pret A Manger sales rise above £1bn
    Companies
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    B&Q owner tightens guidance as housing market improves
    Companies
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    Tracey Boles
    Tracey BolesFinding ‘the lost workforce’ is the way to boost growth
    David Wighton
    David WightonBudget needs to revive growth, not block it with new taxes
    Katie Prescott
    Katie PrescottWhy British Library’s open book about cyber hack is so important

    Money

    My £435,000 pension is frozen — now I can’t retire
    My £435,000 pension is frozen — now I can’t retire
    Rent, food, books, beer: how much should you give your child for university?
    Rent, food, books, beer: how much should you give your child for university?
    Holly Thomas
    Holly ThomasWhy I really should be more alternative
    Johanna Noble
    Johanna NobleMy message to Rachel Reeves: No more tinkering — it’s time to be bold
    The winter fuel payment delays that will leave thousands in the cold
    TROUBLESHOOTER
    My widowed sister’s 18-month battle with O2
    THE BIG QUESTION
    Is it time to scrap the state pension triple lock?
    ASK THE EXPERTS
    Can I give my pension to the grandchildren inheritance tax-free?
    The winter fuel payment delays that will leave thousands in the cold
    The winter fuel payment delays that will leave thousands in the cold
    My widowed sister’s 18-month battle with O2
    TROUBLESHOOTER
    My widowed sister’s 18-month battle with O2
    Is it time to scrap the state pension triple lock?
    THE BIG QUESTION
    Is it time to scrap the state pension triple lock?
    Can I give my pension to the grandchildren inheritance tax-free?
    ASK THE EXPERTS
    Can I give my pension to the grandchildren inheritance tax-free?
    Holly Thomas
    Holly ThomasWhy I really should be more alternative
    Johanna Noble
    Johanna NobleMy message to Rachel Reeves: No more tinkering — it’s time to be bold
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    Companies

    THG plans tech services spinoff to fix balance sheet
    THG plans tech services spinoff to fix balance sheet

    Demerger of Ingenuity will leave retailer focused on beauty and nutrition businesses

    Ben Martin
    Ben MartinAlison Rose joins law firm that advised her on NatWest exit
    Jessica Sharkey
    Jessica SharkeySettling Mexican dispute is big win for Playtech
    Can the EU avoid Mario Draghi’s ‘slow agony’?
    SEEMA SHAH | VIEWPOINT
    Can the EU avoid Mario Draghi’s ‘slow agony’?
    The key to productivity: stop measuring work by time
    COMMENT
    The key to productivity: stop measuring work by time
    Rentokil boss caught in his own trap
    BUSINESS COMMENTARY
    Rentokil boss caught in his own trap
    Boden ‘back on course’ after year of heavy losses
    Boden ‘back on course’ after year of heavy losses
    Can the EU avoid Mario Draghi’s ‘slow agony’?
    SEEMA SHAH | VIEWPOINT
    Can the EU avoid Mario Draghi’s ‘slow agony’?
    The key to productivity: stop measuring work by time
    COMMENT
    The key to productivity: stop measuring work by time
    Rentokil boss caught in his own trap
    BUSINESS COMMENTARY
    Rentokil boss caught in his own trap
    Boden ‘back on course’ after year of heavy losses
    Boden ‘back on course’ after year of heavy losses
    Ben Martin
    Ben MartinAlison Rose joins law firm that advised her on NatWest exit
    Jessica Sharkey
    Jessica SharkeySettling Mexican dispute is big win for Playtech

    Economics

    More sectors are hiring staff than at any time in 16 months
    More sectors are hiring staff than at any time in 16 months

    Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker finds estate agents are increasing their headcount at the fastest pace and other employers are feeling more confident

    Robert Lea
    Robert LeaDivine intervention won’t fix the economy
    Mehreen Khan
    Mehreen KhanDraghi’s super-league would be an own goal for Europe
    Get rid of Britain’s bias against investment, Reeves told
    Get rid of Britain’s bias against investment, Reeves told
    Bond sales by Bank could cost Treasury billions
    Bond sales by Bank could cost Treasury billions
    Hold your nerve in increasing volatility, central bankers urged
    Hold your nerve in increasing volatility, central bankers urged
    ‘Significant action’ is needed to stabilise UK finances
    ‘Significant action’ is needed to stabilise UK finances
    Get rid of Britain’s bias against investment, Reeves told
    Get rid of Britain’s bias against investment, Reeves told
    Bond sales by Bank could cost Treasury billions
    Bond sales by Bank could cost Treasury billions
    Hold your nerve in increasing volatility, central bankers urged
    Hold your nerve in increasing volatility, central bankers urged
    ‘Significant action’ is needed to stabilise UK finances
    ‘Significant action’ is needed to stabilise UK finances
    Robert Lea
    Robert LeaDivine intervention won’t fix the economy
    Mehreen Khan
    Mehreen KhanDraghi’s super-league would be an own goal for Europe

    Entrepreneurs

    ‘Labs aren’t designed for people like me’
    INNOVATION
    ‘Labs aren’t designed for people like me’

    Daisy Shearer, who has autism, says science workspaces should cater to neurodiverse workers or companies risk losing ‘brilliant minds’

    Martin Leuw
    Martin LeuwWhy losing a customer should never be a surprise
    Richard Harpin
    Richard HarpinDon’t forget the simplest rule for success: be kind
    I worked on Big Brother before I danced to the drum beat of shamanism
    HOW I MADE IT
    I worked on Big Brother before I danced to the drum beat of shamanism
    Companies
    Happy 30th birthday to the enterprise investment scheme
    FUNDRAISING
    Happy 30th birthday to the enterprise investment scheme
    This bra could save your life: how ‘femtech’ aids women’s health
    This bra could save your life: how ‘femtech’ aids women’s health
    ‘A better approach to business’: B Corps believe their time has come
    SUSTAINABILITY
    ‘A better approach to business’: B Corps believe their time has come
    I worked on Big Brother before I danced to the drum beat of shamanism
    HOW I MADE IT
    I worked on Big Brother before I danced to the drum beat of shamanism
    Companies
    Happy 30th birthday to the enterprise investment scheme
    FUNDRAISING
    Happy 30th birthday to the enterprise investment scheme
    This bra could save your life: how ‘femtech’ aids women’s health
    This bra could save your life: how ‘femtech’ aids women’s health
    ‘A better approach to business’: B Corps believe their time has come
    SUSTAINABILITY
    ‘A better approach to business’: B Corps believe their time has come
    Martin Leuw
    Martin LeuwWhy losing a customer should never be a surprise
    Richard Harpin
    Richard HarpinDon’t forget the simplest rule for success: be kind
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    Technology

    BlackRock and Microsoft to launch $100bn AI infrastructure fund
    BlackRock and Microsoft to launch $100bn AI infrastructure fund
    BlackRock and Microsoft to launch $100bn AI infrastructure fund
    BlackRock and Microsoft to launch $100bn AI infrastructure fund
    Amazon demands workers return to office five days a week
    Amazon demands workers return to office five days a week
    Amazon demands workers return to office five days a week
    Intel to make chips for US military and Amazon
    Intel to make chips for US military and Amazon
    Intel to make chips for US military and Amazon
    World experts gather to tackle cyber threats
    World experts gather to tackle cyber threats
    World experts gather to tackle cyber threats

    Energy

    Ovo pays £2.37m for customer complaint failures
    Ovo pays £2.37m for customer complaint failures
    Ovo pays £2.37m for customer complaint failures
    Ovo pays £2.37m for customer complaint failures
    The case for ‘blue hydrogen’ heats up on the road to net zero
    The case for ‘blue hydrogen’ heats up on the road to net zero
    The case for ‘blue hydrogen’ heats up on the road to net zero
    Carbon emissions captured at site burning waste for energy
    Carbon emissions captured at site burning waste for energy
    Carbon emissions captured at site burning waste for energy
    New state body to secure UK’s energy and keep bills down
    Economics
    New state body to secure UK’s energy and keep bills down
    New state body to secure UK’s energy and keep bills down
    Economics

    Markets & Tempus

    Tom Saunders
    Tom SaundersHousing sector gets built up and knocked down
    Lauren Almeida
    Lauren AlmeidaIs green fund Trig worth a long-term punt?
    Lauren Almeida
    Lauren AlmeidaIs International Airlines Group worth investing in right now?
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