Global markets fall after tech sell-off and fears over Chinese economy 14. November 2025 (09:18) Reaction follows Wall Street’s worst day in a month and unprecedented slump in investment in ChinaBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal markets have fallen after a tech sell-off that fuelled Wall Street’s worst day in a month and weak economic data from China showed an unprecedented slump in investment.The FTSE 100 fell by 1.1% on opening, losing about 100 points, as bellwether banking stocks tumbled. Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest slumped by between 3% and 3.5%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Storm Claudia: torrential rain expected in parts of England and Wales 14. November 2025 (09:06) Amber warnings in place as a month’s-worth of rain could fall in a day, along with strong winds and thunderstormsStorm Claudia is expected to bring up to a month’s-worth of rain in a day as heavy downpours batter parts of England and Wales..Amber warnings for “persistent and heavy” rain come into force from noon on Friday until the end of the day and cover parts of Wales, the Midlands, the south-west, the south-east and east of England. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reeves to ditch income tax hike in UK budget; China suffers slowdown in factory output – business live 14. November 2025 (08:53) UK chancellor is abandoning plans to raise income tax in her 26 November budget, while China reels from data showing weak factory output and retail sales Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.We start the day with a u-turn from the Labour government, with chancellor Rachel Reeves set to abandon a plan to raise income tax in her 26 November budget.10am GMT: Eurozone trade balance for Q310am GMT: Second estimate of eurozone GDP in Q3 + employment data Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Watch: Mud volcano erupts in southern Taiwan 14. November 2025 (08:36) The Wandan mud volcano is a particularly unusual example of the geological phenomenon, an expert told the BBC.
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Weekend of wet weather forecast across Australia, with severe storms headed to the eastern states 14. November 2025 (08:33) Brisbane expected to get 100mm of rain, while damaging winds, large hail and possible flash flooding on the cards for QueenslandFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA weekend of wet weather is set to start across the country from Friday, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting severe storms across eastern parts of Australia, particularly in Queensland.Showers and storms were forecast in all states and territories over the weekend, but north-eastern parts of New South Wales and south-east Queensland would be “particularly wet” and with severe storms expected. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Former Liberal MPs deride net zero dumping as ‘nail in the coffin’ that may prolong party’s pain in urban seats 14. November 2025 (08:19) Ex-politicians and candidates warn the decision will likely cause a loss of votes from younger peopleGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least three former Liberal MPs have derided the opposition’s decision to dump net zero by 2050 as an “existential crisis” and “another nail in the coffin” that will guarantee electoral irrelevance for the foreseeable future.Guardian Australia spoke to the former politicians and previous Liberal party candidates, who say any hopes of reclaiming inner-city and suburban seats at the next election have been dashed as a result of the move. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
