Euro falls to 17-month low against dollar amid French debt fears 05. October 2026 (13:18) France’s Cac 40 index slides as announcement of snap election in Spain also helps fuel eurozone uncertaintyBusiness live – latest updatesThe euro has slumped to the lowest level against the dollar in 17 months amid growing concern France’s debt position could threaten the stability of the wider single currency bloc.The single currency fell as much as 0.8% against the dollar in early trading on Monday to below $1.12, its lowest level since May 2025, before recovering slightly. It has slumped by about 1.2% this month, accelerating a drop of about eight cents against the greenback from a peak of $1.20 in January. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lab worker ‘possibly’ dies of plague in Siberia, prompting quarantine measures 05. October 2026 (12:47) Precautions in place in several hospitals in eastern Russia amid uncertainty over death of Darya ShipilovaSeveral hospitals in Siberia have been placed under quarantine after the death of a woman who worked at an anti-plague institute.Darya Shipilova, an employee at an institute in the eastern city of Irkutsk, died on the night of 2 October at a regional hospital in the nearby town of Shelekhov two days after falling ill. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lidl GB’s sales soar by over 10%, helped by price cuts and Deluxe range 05. October 2026 (12:27) German-owned supermarket beats Morrisons to become fifth largest grocer in Great Britain Business live – latest updatesLidl’s sales in Great Britain jumped 10% to more than £13bn this year, as shoppers sought out cheaper fresh meat, fruit and vegetables and snapped up its Deluxe range.Pre-tax profit at the German-owned supermarket’s arm in Great Britain grew by 30% to £245.5m in the year ended in February, up from £156.8m in the previous year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
