Business
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Economist Betsey Stevenson breaks down the gender gap in recent hiring reports
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.
NPR, 10 hours ago - The American dream remains elusive in the valley that inspired East of Eden
John Steinbeck’s hometown of Salinas is the least affordable city in the US for the middle class, a recent Brookings Institution analysis found Nestled between two mountain ranges at the crook of central California’s co…
The Guardian, 12 hours ago - Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
BBC, 12 hours ago - New baby bank 'open to everybody'
The facility offers essential items for free, including clothes for babies and small children.
BBC, 15 hours ago - Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
BBC, 16 hours ago - G7 to release up to 100m barrels of emergency oil and diesel reserves
Leaders agree a coordinated drawdown after surge in prices and Donald Trump’s threat to cut off US suppliesLeaders of G7 nations are to release up to 100m barrels of their emergency diesel and crude oil stockpiles after…
The Guardian, yesterday - Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high?
Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.
BBC, yesterday - The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
NPR, yesterday - Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of…
NPR, yesterday - Breweries adapt as tastes in beer change
The craft beer market is saturated and tastes are changing. Brewers are coming with innovative ways to attract customers.
NPR, Oct 1 - Average long-term U.S. mortgage hits highest level in nearly 3 years
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 1 - Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump's policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness w…
PBS NewsHour, Oct 1 - U.S. unemployment claims dip to the lowest since mid-July
Layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 1 - More swings for bond yields rattle financial markets worldwide
High yields slow the economy by making it more expensive for everyone to borrow money, while undercutting prices for stocks and other investments.
PBS NewsHour, Oct 1 - Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn
Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese importsDrivers have been warned that the smart features built into modern cars such as microphones, cameras an…
The Guardian, Oct 1 - UK house price growth halves amid rising mortgage interest rates
Prices fell by 0.2% month on month in September as average price of a home slipped to £274,251, says NationwideBusiness live – latest updatesAnnual house price growth halved in the UK last month, as economic uncertainty…
The Guardian, Oct 1 - UK diesel prices top £2 a litre for first time, RAC says
The rise in global oil prices has been pushing up the pump prices of petrol and diesel in the UK.
BBC, yesterday - Why UK diesel prices have breached the £2 per litre mark
The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at an all-time high of 200.01p, according to the RAC motoring body.
BBC, yesterday - No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
BBC, yesterday - Why are minimum alcohol prices going up?
The minimum price of alcohol (MUP) in Wales has risen by 30%.
BBC, yesterday - Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why
Agriculture experts say high egg prices were the result of severe avian flu outbreaks, but the Trump administration's tariffs and the war with Iran have also put pressure on farmers.
NPR, Oct 1 - Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
This South Florida community is typically a refuge for Canadians fleeing cold weather, but trade tensions between the United States and Canada mean fewer are coming.
NPR, Oct 1 - News Wrap: Watchdog finds no criminal activity by Powell related to Fed renovation
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve's Inspector General found no criminal activity by former Chair Jerome Powell related to the renovation of the central bank's headquarters, Pete Hegseth announced that the…
PBS NewsHour, Sep 30 - No criminal wrongdoing in Federal Reserve building renovation, watchdog says, but it was mismanaged
The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecu…
PBS NewsHour, Sep 30 Also: The Guardian - Good news in US inflation report boosts chances Fed won’t hike rates
Traders see about a 35% chance of an October rate hike, down from about 45% following White House pressureGood economic news boosted Wall Street’s main indexes on Wednesday, as a softer-than-anticipated inflation readi…
The Guardian, Sep 30 - U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
The U.S. economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of fighting with Iran and the energy price spike it caused.
PBS NewsHour, Sep 30 - A ‘freaked out’ US food industry is hitting back at Maha – with social media influencers
Cross-partisan support in Washington on issues like pesticides and food additives pose a threat to the industry’s bottom line Some of the biggest food and agriculture corporations in the US are funding a campaign that p…
The Guardian, Sep 30 - Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says
Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards…
PBS NewsHour, Sep 29 - 'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.
BBC, yesterday - PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
BBC, Oct 1 - HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.
BBC, Oct 1 - Thames Water apologises after £145,000 customer billing mistake
The firm has apologised to the family.
BBC, Oct 1 - News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump's deportations to third countries, for now
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own for now, federal prosecutors charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was…
PBS NewsHour, Sep 29 - Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
BBC, Oct 1 - Is it time to ditch premium bonds?
Martin Lewis says though they are the UK's most popular form of savings, not everybody benefits from them. Martin explains who premium bonds are best for, and who they aren’t so good for.
BBC, Oct 1 - Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's how you can bring that down
Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
BBC, Oct 1 - Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.
BBC, Oct 1 - Vape tax comes into effect - but prices won't rise yet
Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.
BBC, Sep 30 - Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".
BBC, Sep 30 - Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
BBC, Sep 30 - Doubters spur me on: why more women are taking up DIY
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
BBC, Sep 30 - Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all meals
The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".
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