US job openings dropped to a five-year low in December 2025, report shows Data from November 2025 was also revised lower amid a softening in labor market conditions at the end of the year
Bank of England holds interest rates and ‘shocked’ over Mandelson; Rio-Glencore merger talks collapse – as it happened Bank splits 5-4 on interest rate decision, and hints that cuts are coming, as governor pays tribute to Alistair Darling over Mandelson revelations
Airlines should tell UK customers the carbon impact of flights, watchdog says CAA’s guidance also including booking sites to enable passengers to make ‘more informed travel decisions’
Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as inflation concerns persist Bank indicates anti-inflation measures in Rachel Reeves’s budget likely to pave way for rate cuts in months ahead
Summer travel disruption fears over new biometric checks at European borders EU urged to tell authorities to stand down EES controls if needed to avert delays at airports and border crossings
Cornish tin mine could reopen with Trump administration investment South Crofty site could get $225m funding as US seeks to secure supply of critical metal
Dubai’s potent lure: the reality behind the real-estate frenzy Bankers and billionaires are flocking to the city where income tax is zero but critics say it ignores money laundering – and pay disparities are huge
Anger over Scottish salmon farm inspections amid 35m unexpected fish deaths Animal Equality says two surprise inspections in three years suggests ‘embarrassingly poor’ level of scrutiny
Why the Bank of England is holding rates despite a weakening economy Rising unemployment and falling inflation made a strong case for a cut but Andrew Bailey opted to wait and see
Hollywood money fuelled record £2.8bn spend on UK film production last year Growth could slow as Netflix pulls back projects to US to secure $80bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
BT loses more than 200,000 broadband customers as profits slump Third-quarter figures reveal 57% fall in profits and firm expects to lose 850,000 broadband users in full financial year
Mandelson sought Epstein’s help in hunt for lucrative roles at Glencore and BP Days after Labour’s 2010 defeat former cabinet minister began dogged pursuit of ‘highly paid’ jobs, emails show
Mass layoffs fuel fears of ‘death spiral’ at Washington Post On Wednesday, storied newspaper axed nearly one-third of company after earlier unpopular moves by owner Jeff Bezos
Chris Rokos hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson on advisory role Rokos Capital Management was in discussions to hire former ambassador to US until latest Epstein revelations
How can Britain regain its manufacturing power? Start thinking like a developing country Since the 70s, China has turned around its economy – these are the lessons Starmer must take note of, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott