What are the new faces coming to UK bank notes?
Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.
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In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence
Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid demonstrations against rising living costs.
French unrest compounds debt crisis fears. Paris-listed stocks, bonds and the euro fall
"It looks like either the bond markets riot, or the people riot, or both," one analyst told CNBC.
Klook Withdraws U.S. IPO, Citing Market Conditions
Klook may have pulled its IPO, but the pitch hasn’t changed. Experiences are still one of the least digitized parts of travel, and that’s a lot of runway. The catch? Viator, GetYourGuide and the OTAs know it too, and Klook needs to move fast before they close the gap.
China’s economy grows 4.5 percent in Q3, beating forecasts
GDP growth picks up from Q2 amid AI-driven boom in exports.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest rates
The prime minister denied that her policies were responsible for the yen’s weakness or rising JGB yields.
OpenAI bugging suspect Alfozan held without bail after Saudi government offers to pay
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan is accused of planting a recording device in an executive conference room at OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco.
Charities 'busier than ever' with furniture poverty
Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.
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Putin reportedly proposes three-way summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine war — without Zelenskyy
The report comes amid mounting tensions between Ukraine and the United States, its largest military backer.
AI giant Anthropic commits 5% of shares to ‘public benefit’ fund
Claude creator says fund could be used for donations to NGOs and 'direct distributions to specific populations'.
Indonesian stocks plunge to six-year low as MSCI downgrade fears mount
Indonesia's benchmark stock index plunged to its lowest level in six years.
China's third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimates
China's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, as foreign demand for the country's technological goods largely offset sluggish consumer demand.
France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire
France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways
Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.
China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports
Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.
China's CXMT shares fall nearly 8% as investors look past chipmaker's profit turnaround
CXMT shares fell nearly 8% on Monday after the company released its earnings forecast for the first nine months of 2026.
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People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit
Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.
EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says
The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.
Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.