Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF

BBC - Oct 13, 2026

The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

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Oct 13, 2026

I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries

Persistent conflicts, high energy costs and technological upheavals will slow global growth and raise prices, the organization forecast.

Oct 13, 2026

I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries

Persistent conflicts, high energy costs and technological upheavals will slow global growth and raise prices, the organization forecast.

Oct 13, 2026

Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?

In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.

Oct 13, 2026

Foreign diplomats embrace China's livestream commerce

Oct 13, 2026

Dating app Bumble in $1bn takeover talks, say reports

The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule could be bought by an investment firm.

Oct 13, 2026

Chinese vice premier meets with Apple executive chairman

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Tim Cook, executive chairman of the board of directors of Apple Inc., at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.

Oct 12, 2026

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?

Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

Oct 12, 2026

Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise

Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

Oct 12, 2026

I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral

Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

Oct 12, 2026

Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Oil prices rose Monday, after the Iranian-backed Houthis launched attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Brent Crude, the international benchmark, closed at nearly $106 per barrel as of late Monday afternoon, up roughly $1.20 from closing time Friday. The price of Brent Crude peaked at $107.33 earlier in the day. West...

Oct 12, 2026

Delta postpones Atlanta-to-Riyadh service after Houthi attacks on Saudi airport

Delta Air Lines said Monday it will postpone the launch of its flight service from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched deadly attacks on the latter city’s King Khalid International Airport. Citing “evolving developments in the region,” Delta said in a release it was delaying the launch until March. The...

Oct 12, 2026

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded Nobel for Economics

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the prize for insights that helped policymakers become “better equipped to deal with shocks in the economy,” the committee said.