Starmer says ‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shock
Idris Elba-backed firm Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal Co-founder Julian Hearn and actor likely to get big payday after takeover by French group
Australia’s generation Alpha faces $185k bill over lifetime without urgent action on climate crisis, report finds Global heating consistent with current projections would cost average millennial $130,000 and $165,000 for gen Z, according to Deloitte modelling
UK mortgage interest rates expected to rise despite Trump’s Iran pause Bank of England likely to make two quarter-point increases amid sustained rise in inflation, investors believe
Workers who fall for ‘corporate bullshit’ may be worse at their jobs, study finds New study finds that employees impressed by corporate speak may be least equipped to make effective decisions
World’s broadcasters urge EU to tighten rules for big tech in smart TV battle Google, Amazon, Apple and Samsung control operating systems, allowing them to act as gatekeepers, letter claims
HS2 firm says new steel tariffs will ‘exacerbate’ cost pressures for UK construction industry Doubling tariffs on imported steel will raise cost of the metal when Iran war is already inflating steel and concrete prices
‘You can feel it’: South Yorkshire revival gathers pace as new industries move in From steel to screen, podcasts to defence, Sheffield’s economy is diversifying amid a wave of new investment
Starmer adviser urges ministers to look at profits cap for energy and petrol firms PM’s ‘cost of living champion’ calls for consideration of temporary measure to prevent profiteering from Iran war
Thousands of care leavers in England ‘locked out’ of work as firms slow to adapt Survey suggests companies willing to hire care-experienced young people but few have changed recruitment processes
Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions
Moma brand recalls porridge products over possible mice contamination Customers told not to eat affected pot and sachet products and to return them to place of purchase for refund
Campaign groups rail against Palantir, but the UK contracts keep coming AI analytics firm has become influential in Whitehall, and FCA deal gives it yet more access to data
Palantir extends reach into British state as it gets access to sensitive FCA data Exclusive: Allowing US tech firm to analyse intelligence in name of tackling fraud raises fresh concerns over privacy