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Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey
Supporters of planned tax, however, say banks were bailed out by taxpayers during the financial crisis and can afford to...
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Finance
Mortgage repayments are now cheaper than rent in some Australian suburbs. Is yours among them?
As house prices plateau, the gap between the cost of buying and renting is narrowing in dozens of suburbs
Technology
Bank shares drop as John Healey prepares to raise taxes on the banking sector in the budget – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Business
US lawmakers unveil bill to hold Wall Street’s ‘Epstein-connected’ bosses to account
Move comes as Senator Elizabeth Warren condemns Barclays response to questions over ex-boss’s ties to sex offender
Lifestyle
Gen Z wrestle with shame from ordering delivery food: ‘This economy is not for the weak’
As Americans use apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats more habitually, they confront the guilt of paying extra fees for conv...
Technology
Chancellor John Healey says banks are part of ‘jewel in the crown’ of UK economy, amid budget tax speculation – business live
John Healey has spoken to UK journalists at the IMF annual meeting in Bangkok, and said banks are a part of the “jewel”...
Business
Unemployment in Australia reaches 4.7%, its highest in nearly five years
Financial markets trimmed the probability of an RBA interest rate rise on 3 November to below 20% following the latest f...
Technology
‘Ugly’ jump in US inflation, driven by gasoline prices, in blow to Trump before midterm elections – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the IMF meeting in Thailand, the IEA’s new oil mar...
Technology
Tip or skip? How US-style tipping culture is creeping into Australia
The rise of cashless prompt screens is compelling customers to tip to avoid awkwardness rather than reward service. But...
Business
UK inflation pressures hit three-year high; Nobel prize for economics awarded today – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Sports
Why we’re stuck with a Premier League in the clutches of the global mega-rich
There’s little prospect of a troubled model changing in a country that welcomes wealthy international owners with open a...
Technology
Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar
Group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine competitor with design inspiration from its air...