‘Like, really, really shocked’: why are so many people riffing on this sheep’s sex appeal?
When a New Zealand bank tried to suppress sleazy comments about its virtual sheep mascot, it got a lesson in going viral and online censorship
Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions
The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answer your questions about the economy before voters head to the polls
UK hospitality sector to offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people out of work
Restaurants and pubs such as Nando’s and Fuller’s will create placements for 18- to 24-year-olds under DWP-backed scheme
The UK energy secretary is flirting with a bad idea for bills – the ‘rising block tariff’
There are many reasons to reject this affordability ‘solution’, not least it being complex and fiddly. Just keep things simple
Sir Trevor Phillips urges CBS News colleagues to give critics blunt riposte
Phillips sought to buck up his fellow London bureau colleagues during a contentious staff meeting on Tuesday
Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts
Money was withdrawn from gambling firm before founder warned chancellor against doubling machine games duty
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under Trump
‘Ugly’ jump in US inflation, driven by gasoline prices, in blow to Trump before midterm elections – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the IMF meeting in Thailand, the IEA’s new oil market report, and US inflation
English and Welsh water firms could be forced to return £107m via lower bills
Yorkshire and Thames among providers facing penalties for missing performance targets, but bills could rise elsewhere
Merry squishmas: £10 squeezy banana on list of top festive season toys
Social media-driven craze puts ‘squishies’ up there with evergreen favourites such as Lego and Barbie, Hamleys says
The new Western Sydney international airport is about to open. Will it be cheaper to get to and fly from?
Fares for domestic and international flights out of Sydney’s newest airport are still comparable with Kingsford Smith airport – but at least the parking’s cheaper
Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says
Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with Europe
Excluding UK from ‘Made in Europe’ law will hurt entire EU car industry, Mercedes boss warns
Ola Källenius says it will ‘weaken the industry on both sides’ ahead of act intended to counter non-EU competition
Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Company hails first step in rolling out technology across UK as first autonomous vehicles take to city’s streets
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage
Firms turning crude oil into the ‘workhorse’ fuel stand to gain most despite economic fallout from record prices