Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world’s leading finance ministers and central bankers. Read More
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Housing secretary says ‘job on the line’ over 1.5m housing target
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target “all the sweeter”. Read More
Spotify working on AI music tools with major record labels
The streaming service says it will respect artists’ rights in creating new “responsible” AI products. Read More
China’s economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up
Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs. Read More
Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings
A preliminary report says a cable that broke on the Glória funicular last month had never been certified, and mentions other failures. Read More
China’s biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending
Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November – Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year. Read More
Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China – my week with global finance elite
After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC’s Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook. Read More
Catholic clergy sex abuse victims hopeful after Pope Leo meeting
The Pope acknowledged “resistance in some parts of the world” to permanently remove a priest who abuses a child, the group said. Read More
Former NFL player Doug Martin dies in police custody in California
His former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said they were “deeply saddened” by the ex-player’s death. Read More
Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks after ‘frank’ White House meeting
The US and Russian presidents announced on Thursday that they planned to meet in Budapest. Read More