US airport staffing shortages expected to cause more delays amid shutdown Air traffic controllers warn of escalating delays and stress as the government shutdown enters its second week
Tory plan to abolish stamp duty ‘will benefit London and the wealthiest the most’ – as it happened The Social Market Foundation thinktank says council tax reform and a property-based tax would be more sustainable and fairer
‘Existential threat’: what do EU’s 50% steel tariffs mean for UK industry? Why UK steel sector is alarmed by prospect of punitive tariffs from its biggest customer
Bank of England warns of risk of AI market correction; gold hits new $4,000 an ounce record – as it happened Soaring tech valuations could drop amid potentially ‘disappointing’ progress on AI, central bank says; gold has doubled in two years and extends 50% rally so far this year
The car finance scandal payouts: what does ruling mean and how much compensation could you get? From how much will I get to when will I be paid? All you need to know about the FCA’s motor finance scheme
UK opens up more driving test slots to help reduce backlog Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency says learners booking tests earlier has contributed to rising demand
What the Xbox Game Pass price hike says about the rising cost of playing games In this week’s newsletter: The almost 50% increase in the cost of Microsoft’s game-streaming service is step closer to the model of TV, music and film
IMF chief warns ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ in global economy Kristalina Georgieva outlines mounting risks to economic stability before fund’s annual meetings next week
UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests
Tour operator Intrepid drops carbon offsets and emissions targets Firm will instead invest A$2m a year in ‘climate impact fund’ supporting renewables and switching to EVs
Ovo pricing change could double charging costs for some EV owners Customers on Charge Anytime deal who drive fewer than 700 miles a month say they will be left with higher bills
Bank of England warns of growing risk that AI bubble could burst Possibility of ‘sharp market correction has increased’, says Bank’s financial policy committee
Thousands take legal action over ‘widespread pollution’ of three UK rivers Environmental group seeks damages from Welsh Water and two chicken producers, alleging responsibility for pollution in Wye, Lugg and Usk
Bari Weiss is a weird and worrisome choice as top editor for CBS News When Weiss was named editor-in-chief, it was the latest turn in the network’s confounding departure from its roots
Gold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe haven Precious metal having biggest rally since 1970s amid political uncertainty in US, France and Japan