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Markets coverage examines the financial movements and economic forces that shape the UK economy and personal finances. From commodity prices and property values to technology sector developments and government policy, this topic explores how various economic forces interact to influence everything from mortgages and wages to business investment.

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JioHotstar Streaming Service Goes Global With Launches Across UK, Canada & Singapore

September 1, 2026

JioStar has launched its JioHotstar streaming brand in the UK, Canada and Singapore, replacing the existing Hotstar service and rolling out upgraded interactive and user-experience features across those three markets. The move, effective 2 September, forms part of a wider push to build a global streaming offering aimed particularly at the South Asian diaspora while…
Indian Streamer JioHotstar Launches in U.K., Canada and Singapore With Interactive Features

September 1, 2026

JioHotstar, the streaming service owned by India’s JioStar, has launched in the UK, Canada and Singapore, replacing the Hotstar app in those markets with a redesigned platform offering personalisation, interactive features and new subscription tiers. The move marks a significant international expansion for India’s leading streamer, shifting the emphasis from simply offering a large content…
Family of Perth man missing in Nepal ‘praying for a miracle’ – as five Aussies are confirmed safe

September 1, 2026

The family of missing Perth man Luke Costanzo remain hopeful he is alive, one week after devastating floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, as the Australian government revised down the number of unaccounted-for citizens to 38 following confirmation that five more people are safe. The disaster, triggered by an ice avalanche in the Himalayas, has…
Ted Cruz shuts down Trump Supreme Court talk with a fiery ‘not just no, but hell no’

September 1, 2026

Senator Ted Cruz has firmly rejected the idea that he might be nominated to the US Supreme Court by President Donald Trump, telling a podcast interview his answer would be “not just no, but hell no.” Speaking on Sean Hannity’s podcast, the Texas Republican said he would rather continue his political career than take a…
Headache for Burnham as Starmer performs final ‘U-turn’ and stands down as MP with Green leader poised to challenge for seat

September 1, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election that poses an immediate challenge for his successor as party leader, Andy Burnham. The move overshadowed Burnham’s first appearance before MPs since becoming Prime Minister, and hands an unexpected opening to the Green Party, whose leader Zack Polanski…
Six Ed Sheeran Crew Members Rushed to Hospital After His Detroit Show

September 1, 2026

Six crew members working on Ed Sheeran’s concert setup at Detroit’s Ford Field were hospitalised after a forklift lost control during the post-show teardown. Officials described the incident, which occurred just after 11pm, as a “forklift injury accident” after the vehicle struck a golf cart carrying several workers who had been walking away to take…
Lenovo Yoga 7i convertible laptop reduced to $750 at Best Buy

September 1, 2026

Best Buy is offering a Labor Day discount on the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 laptop, cutting its price from $1,199.99 to $749.99. The deal is notable because it delivers a well-specced convertible laptop at a budget-friendly price point, making it a strong option for students or casual users who typically have to compromise on features…
Mother claims she left toddler and dog to die in hot car because she’d been swept down RIVER and couldn’t get back in time to save them

September 1, 2026

A 41-year-old mother from Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and animal cruelty after leaving her toddler daughter and the family dog to die in a hot car in Maine, having initially claimed she had been swept away by a river and could not return in time to save them. Kelly Brown admitted manslaughter of…
US House approves funding extension, avoiding shutdown before midterms

September 1, 2026

The US House of Representatives has passed a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature and averting a shutdown just weeks before the November midterm elections. The bill’s passage, the second such attempt since July, came after House and Senate Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and…
Katy Perry Breaks Down ‘The Lifetimes Tour – Live From Paris’ & Reminisces About ‘Teenage Dream’ Success | Billboard News

September 1, 2026

Pop star Katy Perry has reflected on her recently completed Lifetimes Tour in a Billboard News interview, discussing the making of her tour film “The Lifetimes Tour – Live From Paris” alongside memories of the trek and her career highs. The conversation offers fans insight into the meticulous planning behind her seemingly spontaneous live performances,…