EU investigates Google over ‘demotion’ of commercial content from news media

Some content created with advertisers is no longer visible, which could mean loss of revenue, officials say

Scotland plans to issue £1.5bn of its own bonds – ‘kilts’ rather than gilts

Announcement by first minister John Swinney comes after Moody’s and S&P give country same credit rating as UK

Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog

Warning comes as scenario in which global demand continues to grow until 2050 is included in IEA outlook report

Burberry bosses urge Rachel Reeves to reinstate tax-free shopping for tourists

British luxury brand urges chancellor to pursue ‘progressive policies’ in budget to increase spending sprees by foreigners

Amid disappointing UK growth, how can Rachel Reeves escape the doom loop?

Stronger public finances require stronger economy, but large tax rises and spending cuts could squeeze activity further

UK economy grew by just 0.1% in third quarter after hit from JLR cyber-attack

Figure undershoots forecasts, with Jaguar Land Rover hack helping to pull September GDP down by 0.1%

‘I’d do it all again,’ says Dutch minister at heart of car chip standoff with China

Exclusive: Vincent Karremans says six-week row with Beijing that threatened global car production is ‘wake-up call’

Sicily deserves better than the looming prospect of a giant bridge that will never get built

Troubled waters over the world’s longest suspension bridge are no surprise. The Italian government should be funding public services, says Florence-based writer Jamie Mackay

British music stars urge Starmer to tackle ‘pernicious’ ticket tout websites

Radiohead, Dua Lipa and Coldplay among dozens of artists calling for cap on resale prices to stop exploitation of fans

‘Utter hypocrisy’: tobacco firm lobbied against rules in Africa that are law in UK

British American Tobacco pushed Zambian ministers to drop or delay ad bans, health warnings and restrictions on flavoured products, letter shows

The Whyalla steelworks might be the best place in the world to make low-cost green iron. Will Labor seize the moment?

If the government is committed to the energy transition and a future made in Australia, the choice that must be made is clear

Hybrid working could help get more disabled people into work, peers say

Lords committee says government should consider including remote working in back-to-work initiatives

The 5% first home buyers scheme is a miserable policy failure – and the latest chapter in Australia’s housing disgrace

The government is juicing demand to make houses more expensive for Australians while providing good public housing for … Americans

Labour infighting puts chancellor’s budget plan to reassure bond markets at risk

It was hoped manifesto-breaking tax rises might bring down borrowing costs – but party turbulence is likely to spook investors

SSE is a winner in the great grid upgrade. Who is looking out for consumers and small businesses?

Nobody doubts chunky spending is necessary to improve the grid. But how much of that money will be funded through consumer bills?