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BusinessOil price rises above $117 a barrel amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran
Brent crude increase follows Tehran threatening retaliatory attacks on Gulf refineries and datacentres Oil has hit its highest level in more than six months as fears of fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict grip the energy markets. Brent crude, the inte
AgricultureOver £100k losses in Antrim machinery and copper theft
Thieves went to “extraordinary lengths” to strip copper and steal machinery in a major Co. Antrim raid. The owner has estimated losses and damage exceeding £100,000 as farmers and rural businesses are urged to remain vigilant. The property owner near Ballymena
MoneyTell us: have your spending habits changed recently?
We would like to hear whether your spending habits have changed and why Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen at the fastest rate outside of the Covid pandemic since the 2016 Brexit vote as the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East has hit Britai
BusinessThe little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand...
The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand
AgricultureRoad users warned to be cautious as weekend storm approaches
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users to exercise caution while using the roads this bank holiday weekend. Met Éireann has issued Status Orange and Yellow weather warnings as Storm Boelo approaches. It will bring very strong south-west winds whi
BusinessCivil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud
Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.
BusinessTelegraph cuts up to 100 jobs as new owner promises to turn paper into ‘AI-powered’ global business
Redundancies come after paper was bought in June by European media group Axel Springer The new owners of the Daily Telegraph have made large numbers of staff redundant, telling them the title will be transformed from a newspaper “into a global, AI-powered prem
BusinessA farewell to BioWare, maker of some of the best games of the 21st century | Lucy James
The closure of the studio responsible for some of the best games of the 21st century leaves the world of RPGs feeling smaller without the hope of another instalment of the much-loved sci-fi series Earlier this week, EA announced the closure of BioWare, a game
MarketsOil hits five-month high as global stocks wobble on AI fears; retail sales in Great Britain fall as shoppers cut back - as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Heineken has warned British bars and pubs that the boom in popularity of weight-loss drugs could lead to a fall in sales of beer and cider. The world’s second largest brewer sent a presentation to Brit
AgricultureConference hears about ‘exciting opportunities’ for oat production
Flahavan’s Organic Oat Grower of the Year Award 2026 was presented this week to Angus Woods from Co. Wicklow. The award, which recognises his commitment to producing high-quality organic oats, was presented at Flahavan’s annual Organic Oat Growers Conference h
BusinessExperts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company
Anthropic claims AI will shift how work gets done and labor demand – but some experts are skeptical of the vision Last year, the Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei, warned that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs and that in
BusinessUK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills
Exclusive: Angela Eagle tells utility bosses next price review ‘must focus on value for money for customers’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers will make an unprecedented intervention in water bills and how companies prioritise investment, directing b
BusinessHammersmith Bridge is a symbol of our dysfunctional times. The money is there, the joined-up thinking isn’t | Simon Jenkins
London’s roads are horrendous, with constant roadworks and creaking infrastructure. And the emblem of all that spans the River Thames London’s Hammersmith Bridge is a metaphor for all that is wrong with British government. Closed to motor traffic and inert for
AgricultureBallymena Academy pupils take 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge crown
Two pupils from Ballymena Academy have been crowned overall winners of the 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge. The Year 12 students, Samantha Dunlop and Katie McNeilly won the competition with their project on how genetics can help improve the sustainability and p
BusinessPotholes, bus fares and headphone dodgers: will Burnham’s strategy of ‘everyday fixes’ succeed?
New PM has prioritised small fixes to show voters Labour can make a real difference, and government insiders are delighted at the public’s reaction In the first episode of Armando Iannucci’s political satire The Thick of It, the hapless minister Hugh Abbot is
BusinessWhat is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?
AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.
AgricultureEPA has failed to tackle cancer-linked pesticide pollution, lawsuit alleges
Suit alleges EPA has for decades failed under the Clean Water Act to address surface-water atrazine pollution A new lawsuit asks a federal judge to order the Trump administration to address widespread pollution from the hormone-disrupting pesticide atrazine –
BusinessIsland inflation rate rises to 3%, figures show
The rising cost of food and alcohol drives an increase in the inflation rate, figures show.
BusinessEarnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
AgricultureFrom cattle to humans – what the experts are saying about Shamonda
People working in agriculture around animals need increased awareness regarding the Shamonda virus and be alert to infected livestock. Dr. Connor Bamford from the School of Biological Sciences and The Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Be
BusinessThe young Americans choosing Y2K cars over shiny new SUVs: ‘I get so much crap from people’
People under 35 are hunting for no-frills rides they can pay for in cash and fix themselves – defying expectations to take on steep loans Jack Price joined the marines in fall 2021 knowing he would need a car to get around base and that he couldn’t afford a ne
AgricultureRetailer and consumer attitudes will be ‘biggest driver’ for dairy growth
Growth will be the key driver for the dairy sector into the future, according to Dale Farm Group CEO, Nick Whelan. He said: “Securing continued growth is critically important against a backdrop of high inflation.” The Dale Farm representative made these commen
BusinessRetail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey prepares to announce budget next week Business live – latest updates Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John
BusinessBoom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs
World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol • Business live – latest updates Heineken has warned British bars and pubs that the boom in popularity of weight-loss drugs could lead to a fall in sales of beer
Business‘Overnight, everything was dead’: the Teesside fisherman turned activist dubbed the Mr Bates of the seas
When thousands of dying crabs washed up on a Yorkshire beach in 2021, Stan Rennie’s livelihood was immediately threatened. Five years later, he’s leading the fight back against toxic ocean pollution – and corporate coverups It was an otherwise typical day on 2
BusinessIs a job guarantee the solution to mass AI unemployment?
An old idea springs anew as a chorus of influential voices predicts that AI may trigger crises of vast magnitude In a preface to his book Capitalism and Freedom, the American economist Milton Friedman famously observed that a crisis can propel once-fringe idea
AgricultureBritish shoppers spend 1.6% more on beef despite buying less
A fall in volume of beef sold in British retail outlets over the past three months was offset by in increase in prices, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). According to Charlotte Forkes-Rees, retail and consumer insight anal
AgricultureESB Networks Autumn Safety Series 2026: Respect electricity on the farm
Now that the harvest is over, farmers will have an opportunity to take a few minutes to bring farm safety to the forefront of their thoughts and plan for the coming season. A major danger for everyone on all farms is working with machinery near overhead electr
BusinessWhat is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
BusinessThe Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
BusinessUK consumer confidence falls at fastest rate since Brexit vote as cost of living bites
Economic fallout from war in Middle East adds to pressures on consumers and on chancellor before budget Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen at the fastest rate outside the Covid pandemic since the 2016 Brexit vote as the escalating economic damage from th
BusinessIndia slashes cost of cancer drugs after court rules mark-ups are ‘extortion’
Case filed in 2022 by patient unable to afford medicine leads to cap on drug prices for millions who face ruin if diagnosed The Indian government has moved to reduce the price of cancer drugs after a retired bank clerk took her case to the supreme court. From
AgricultureIreland braces for Storm Boelo after Austen causes power outages
Met Éireann has warned of a very unsettled October Bank Holiday weekend ahead of the arrival of Storm Boelo. It comes as heavy rain and strong winds associated with Storm Austen are currently spreading eastwards across the country. Road users are being advised
BusinessLights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
Business‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport
Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, including “headphone dodgers” who play loud
BusinessFive homes in England to get sport lovers’ hearts racing – in pictures
From recreation-rich pile in Devon to former coach house near Windermere, properties that energise Continue reading...
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