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Bomb threats disrupt dozens of flights across Europe, raising hybrid war fears

At least 25 bomb threats affected flights on Thursday between Italy, Ireland, the UK, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, France, Greece, Serbia and Czechia. The threats…

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years

Eight members of the Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) voted for the rise, which takes the base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The ninth member, Catherine Mann, preferred a more dramatic half-point increase. The Middle East…

New Mandelson files to be released ‘by Christmas’

The senior civil servant Cat Little has written to MPs, saying the Metropolitan Police has allowed the government to publish new files which were previously held back by the Metropolitan Police pending an ongoing…

Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years

Rates rose to 4% from 3.75% in a bid to curb inflation mainly driven by the conflict's impact on global oil prices. Andrew Bailey, the Bank's governor, said the decision "shouldn't be seen as the first in an inevitable…

Today’s UK interest rate rise unlikely to be the last unless Iran war ends; Wall Street slides on AI fears – business live

He tells reporters in London: Today's increase should not be seen as the first in an inevitable long sequence of hikes. That is not inevitable. But unless the conflict in the Middle East is resolved, neither does it seem…

‘The blood is in the streets’: Nasdaq plunges as US midterms rattle SpaceX and Nvidia

The tech-heavy index, which tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies, sank more than five per cent to around 24,416 points. Chipmakers Nvidia and Broadcom each helped lead losses down eight and nine per cent…

Multiple planes diverted as bomb threats to commercial flights reported across Europe – live

The email read: "We, the fighters of the Male State, will make history with our actions today. Your feminist regime will remember this forever. The explosion will occur in 60 minutes. Today, your skies will turn red ."…

Betfred ditch Derby sponsorship and blame Healey Budget tax hikes

The gambling firm signed a deal, in two parts, to sponsor five major racing meets in the United Kingdom known as the British Classics. Feature races include the Derby and Oaks at Epsom, the St Leger – which this year…

Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

The broadcaster announced the decision following two reviews ordered after two women alleged they were raped during the filming of MAFS and a third alleged she was subjected to a nonconsensual sex act. Channel 4 removed…

Guidance: Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings: technical guidance

Get emails about this page Documents Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED): technical guidance ODT , 230 KB This file is in an OpenDocument format This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.…