Pop and Rock Music Apr 24, 2026 They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation. They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation. See more
Economics Apr 24, 2026 Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander will this week discuss with chancellor how to limit effects of conflict Middle East crisis – live updates Conti... Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander will this week discuss with chancellor how to limit effects of conflict Middle East crisis – live updates Conti... Share
Economic growth (GDP) Apr 24, 2026 Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’, analysis says Twin reports from top accounting firms underline scale of economic threat as Iran war shatters business confidenceA quarter of a million people could lose th... Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’, analysis says Twin reports from top accounting firms underline scale of economic threat as Iran war shatters business confidenceA quarter of a million people could lose th... Share
Consumer affairs Apr 24, 2026 Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court Vinegar, Tim Tams and baby rice are among the products to be scrutinised in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s caseFollow our Australia new... Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court Vinegar, Tim Tams and baby rice are among the products to be scrutinised in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s caseFollow our Australia new... Share
Business Apr 24, 2026 European stock markets fall and oil and gas prices jump as strait of Hormuz ‘chaos’ worries investors – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violati... European stock markets fall and oil and gas prices jump as strait of Hormuz ‘chaos’ worries investors – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violati... Share
Robert Skidelsky Apr 24, 2026 Lord Skidelsky obituary Economic historian and politician who was a leading authority on the life and work of John Maynard KeynesIn the summer of 2008, Robert Skidelsky, who has die... Lord Skidelsky obituary Economic historian and politician who was a leading authority on the life and work of John Maynard KeynesIn the summer of 2008, Robert Skidelsky, who has die... Share
Economics Apr 24, 2026 UK jobs market was in a fragile state – even before Iran war threatened recovery Despite surprise fall in unemployment, weak wage growth and inflation pressures put the squeeze on workersUK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9%Despite... UK jobs market was in a fragile state – even before Iran war threatened recovery Despite surprise fall in unemployment, weak wage growth and inflation pressures put the squeeze on workersUK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9%Despite... Share
Economics Apr 24, 2026 UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war casts shadow over labour marketJobs market was in fragile state even before Iran warBusin... UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war casts shadow over labour marketJobs market was in fragile state even before Iran warBusin... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Apr 24, 2026 The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill – but so does the economic fallout | Editorial There is growing international concern as the fragile two-week ceasefire reaches its Wednesday deadline. Whatever happens next, the poor will payMore than 3,... The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill – but so does the economic fallout | Editorial There is growing international concern as the fragile two-week ceasefire reaches its Wednesday deadline. Whatever happens next, the poor will payMore than 3,... Share
Federal Reserve Apr 24, 2026 Trump’s Fed chair pick says he’ll maintain independence – but won’t say president lost 2020 election Kevin Warsh says ‘we need to take politics out of monetary policy’ as Elizabeth Warren calls him Trump’s ‘sock puppet’Donald Trump’s nominee for US Federal R... Trump’s Fed chair pick says he’ll maintain independence – but won’t say president lost 2020 election Kevin Warsh says ‘we need to take politics out of monetary policy’ as Elizabeth Warren calls him Trump’s ‘sock puppet’Donald Trump’s nominee for US Federal R... Share
Economics Apr 24, 2026 Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next? The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog... Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next? The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog... Share
Trump administration Apr 24, 2026 Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened This live blog is now closed.Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said that he d... Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened This live blog is now closed.Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said that he d... Share
Inflation Apr 24, 2026 UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid biggest jump in fuel prices in more than three years Annual March rate shows impact of Iran war, which also pushed up cost of food and air faresUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war trigg... UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid biggest jump in fuel prices in more than three years Annual March rate shows impact of Iran war, which also pushed up cost of food and air faresUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war trigg... Share