Government shutdown leaves federal workers ‘on edge’ as Trump eyes more job cuts Employees wonder if the shutdown will leave them out of work temporarily or set stage for permanent termination
Economists relieved as White House withdraws controversial pick to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics Donald Trump wanted EJ Antoni to head agency, but critics said he was too partisan and ‘exceedingly unqualified’
The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ If the government is in the intervention game, it should be intervening where need is most urgent – among JLR’s suppliers
UK’s FTSE 100 share index closes at record high as AstraZeneca becomes London’s biggest stock again – as it happened FTSE 100 hits record high as global stocks celebrate best September since 2013
The RBA seems unlikely to do another rate cut – meaning they’re betting the economy is better than the data says Michele Bullock doesn’t think our current cash rate is ‘very restrictive’. Do the figures back her up?
Labour considering charging workers for employment tribunal claims, sources say Exclusive: Reintroducing tribunal fees would be ‘a gift for bad bosses’, says TUC chief Paul Nowak
Greggs to put up price of breakfast deals and other items after weak summer sales Bakery chain hit by sales growth slowdown as July heatwave led to shoppers shunning hot pastries
US jobs market yet to be seriously disrupted by AI, finds Yale study Report says changes to occupational mix since release of ChatGPT in 2022 ‘sluggish’ compared with 1940s and 50s
David Beckham made $23.6m in dividends from business empire last year Pre-tax profit of his company DRJB Holdings rose 44% as Stella Artois and SharkNinja joined roster of brand deals
Selfridges blames slump in tourists shopping for luxury goods as sales fall Losses narrow to nearly £16m for 48 weeks to 4 January 2025 but group has not made pre-tax profit since 2019
‘I think you’re testing me’: Anthropic’s new AI model asks testers to come clean Safety evaluation of Claude Sonnet 4.5 raises questions about whether predecessors ‘played along’, firm says
Leading UK tech investor warns of ‘disconcerting’ signs of AI stock bubble James Anderson voices concern over soaring valuations of artificial intelligence firms
Big pharma is at war with the UK, and the government can’t back down now The industry has always wanted the NHS to pay more for its drugs; now it is pulling research and investment out of Britain, says director of Global Justice Now Nick Dearden
Airline industry workers: share your experiences We would like to hear from pilots, cabin crew, schedulers - anyone who works in the industry - about your experiences
Marks & Spencer to make staff work Boxing Day for first time in five years All workers must cover at least one of 26, 27 or 28 December in cost-cutting move condemned as a ‘slap in the face’