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Transamerica Institute’s CEO warns of a retirement ‘perfect storm’ as even affluent Americans fall short of the $2.6 million goal
Uncertainty about the future of Social Security, persistent inflation, competing financial priorities, and the threat of job disruptions are all making it harder for Americans to …
Cheap flights in Europe face a fuel cost reckoning as Ryanair’s CEO says fares could rise up to 20% next year because of the Iran war
Michael O’Leary warns that European airfares could rise as much as 20% in 2027 as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and forces airlines to cut flights.
Saudi state oil company reports jump in profits despite attacks; Australian central bank lifts rates – business live
Iran war reduces Aramco’s output but this has been offset by higher oil pricesGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world ec…
BlackRock’s IBIT sees biggest Bitcoin ETF outflows since June
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shed $405.3 million on Monday as US spot Bitcoin funds opened November with nearly $399 million in net outflows.
Poundland staff could be out of work for years if retailer collapses, founder says
Steve Smith calls on owners to accept proposed buyout as 12,000 staff face uncertain future in run-up to ChristmasThe founder of Poundland has warned that staff at the retailer co…
RBA interest rates: Bullock says ‘some pain now’ will prevent worse pain later as Reserve Bank hikes rates for fifth time
Reserve Bank of Australia increases official cash rate to 4.85%, bringing it to highest level since 2008RBA interest rates live updates: Reserve Bank cash rate decisionGet our dai…
Public venues offer tea and warm welcome in winter
The annual scheme sees community venues and libraries offer hot drinks and the chance to socialise.
Widening inequality, stagnant pay – Britain urgently needs Labour’s hard-won workers’ rights | Polly Toynbee
The British Social Attitudes survey reveals record levels of dissatisfaction. But still Kemi Badenoch and the business lobby want to take us backwardsBritain is unhappier at work …
Binance has spent half its SAFU bitcoin, about $580 million worth, data shows
The user protection fund now sits below the $800 million level that Binance’s own rules say triggers a top-up, and the exchange hasn’t said when it will refill it.
Bitcoin miner Cipher posts $31 million profit as AI pivot begins
The company's revenue dropped 63% in the third quarter, while a $127 million accounting gain helped turn an operating loss into a reported profit.
Arbitrum’s council moved $30 million of Binance hack funds without the hacker’s key
A 12-person committee briefly rewrote one of Arbitrum’s core contracts to spend from an address it held no key for, then put the code back. It’s the second time this year.
Crypto.com to withdraw Hong Kong consumer app citing regulatory changes
Crypto.com will discontinue its consumer app services in Hong Kong in February next year.
‘It brings soul into this sterile world’: the Birmingham clubbers fighting to save their patch – and Britain’s nightlife
Digbeth is the city’s most thriving party district, but railway upgrades could tear it apart. Here, clubbers explain why they are doing everything to stop that happeningHouse beat…
UK job satisfaction at record low amid rising frustration over pay and flexible working
Resolution Foundation study finds workers are less willing to go ‘above and beyond for employers than a decade ago’Job satisfaction among UK workers has dropped to a record low, a…
Bitcoin drops below $77,000 as chip rout deepens ahead of U.S. midterm vote
ZEC tumbled nearly 10% and BNB fell under $700 as the Nasdaq 100 slid into a correction, dragging Asian stocks lower.
Australia lifts rates to 18-year high as AI boom, energy costs fuel inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark rate to 4.85% on rising technology costs from AI investment and higher energy prices.
UK warns AI ransomware attack on infrastructure ‘highly likely’ by 2028
The warning comes as UK cyber officials also flag growing threats from state-backed hackers targeting government officials and politicians.
Binance begins second withdrawal phase following record hack
The exchange says additional assets will become available for withdrawal from 04:00 UTC on Tuesday as security checks are completed, following an initial reopening on Nov. 1.
‘Fastest entertainment property in history’: GTA VI arrives to test a thin November box office
A24’s You Can See Everything took No. 1 with $11.4 million as studios sat out Halloween. November brings Hunger Games, Focker In-Law, and Rockstar’s 13-years-in-the-making sequel.
Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail
The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.
UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.
New Apple CEO John Ternus chalks up some early wins, but the honeymoon is over
Apple beat earnings expectations Monday, but it’s facing surging memory chip costs and investor questions about its new Siri AI product.
South Korea urges exchanges to boost cold storage after Binance hack
South Korean crypto exchanges are already required to hold at least 80% of customer crypto in cold wallets, but the regulator is urging more.
From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.