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JPMorgan misses profit expectations as bank boss warns of ‘large fiscal deficits’ and ‘sticky inflation’ - business live

Source: Business | The Guardian · Published: 13 October 2026

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK government bonds are rallying this morning, after the IMF said it had increased its growth forecast for the country this year. Yields (which fall when bond prices rise) are down by about 5 basis points for the 10-year gilt, and down by 4 basis points for the 5-year.

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UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show

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Business | The Guardian · 1 d ago

Sports

F1 returns to Africa for first time since 1993 with 10-year Rwanda deal from ‘early 2030s’

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Sport | The Guardian · 2 h ago

World

Bacon, eggs and Bowie: how year 12 English students tackled ‘human strength and vulnerability’ in HSC paper

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World news | The Guardian · 5 h ago

Sports

Back in the big time - Coventry end 25-year wait for top-flight home win

Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.

BBC Sport · 13 h ago

World

EU to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 a year

Brussels uses WTO rules to quickly impose quota, which will halve Chinese market share to 3% Business live – latest updates VW boss backs EU plan to bolster domestic industry The EU is to limit the number of hybrid electric vehicles imported from China to 350,

World news | The Guardian · 1 d ago

Science

Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies

Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

BBC News · 13 d ago

Business

Burnham’s Your First Home scheme ‘could boost Bellway’s house output by 10%’

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Business | The Guardian · 4 min ago

Business

Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF

The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

BBC News · 5 min ago