Markets

Markets brings together the news and analysis shaping the economy, from central bank decisions and government fiscal policy to the wider financial pressures felt by households and businesses alike. It tracks how political developments, trade shifts and geopolitical tension ripple through to growth, borrowing costs and the public purse, offering readers a clear line of sight from Westminster and beyond into their own finances.

This is where readers can follow the big-picture debates over taxation, debt and economic stewardship, as well as the warnings from policymakers about the challenges ahead. It matters because decisions taken in these arenas, whether by central bankers, chancellors or international leaders, ultimately feed through into prices, wages, mortgages and the broader cost of living.

By keeping this coverage in one place, the aim is to help readers cut through noise and jargon to understand what is actually driving economic conditions, and why it matters for the choices they make day to day.

Sienna Spiro Gets Standing Ovation After Performing ‘Great Expectation’ at VMAs

September 28, 2026

British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro received a standing ovation after performing “Great Expectation” at her VMAs debut in Los Angeles. She also won best new artist, making the evening a major milestone as her single continues to top the UK chart. Spiro performed in a silver dress on a giant record and turntable, accompanied by a…
Australian preacher urges followers to arm themselves against Jews and Christians

September 28, 2026

A preacher identified as Brother Abu Ahmad urged followers in a sermon posted by Melbourne’s Al Bayyinah Islamic Centre to oppose Jews and Christians and “take up arms” against Islam’s enemies. The article reports the sermon amid scrutiny of Australian preachers said to have links with institutions visited by the alleged Bondi shooters. The article…
‘Lanterns’ Star Kelly Macdonald Breaks Down Episode 7’s Most Quietly Emotional Reunion Scene

September 28, 2026

Episode 7 of HBO’s *Lanterns* moves the story a decade beyond the events of 2016, as John Stewart returns to Rushville and the series edges closer to revealing who killed Hal Jordan. The episode also shows how the earlier events still shape the town and its residents, including Sheriff Kerry Kane and her former partner,…
The iconic 1999 comedy Catherine Zeta-Jones turned down: “I couldn’t see myself playing the part”

September 28, 2026

Catherine Zeta-Jones declined a role in the 1999 comedy sequel *Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me*, which went on to become a much-loved film. At the time, she was building momentum after *The Mask of Zorro* and *Entrapment*, and chose a supernatural horror film instead. Zeta-Jones said she could not picture herself playing Felicity…
Tense stand-off in Ulster as thousands of protesters attend first loyalist parade for three decades

September 28, 2026

Thousands of protesters blocked Garvaghy Road in Portadown on Sunday to prevent an Orange Order parade passing through a Catholic area, creating a stand-off that revived memories of past sectarian violence. The parade ban, in place since 1998, was lifted by the Northern Ireland Parades Commission on Friday; an appeal court declined to intervene in…
Anonymity ruling for Albanian burglar undermined by courthouse video post

September 28, 2026

A judge granted anonymity to an Albanian serial burglar facing his fifth deportation, who claimed asylum on grounds that he faced danger from a crime gang if returned. However, the man immediately undermined this decision by posting a video of himself on social media from inside the courthouse, identifying the location by name and potentially…
Police probe possible Iran link to explosives plot near RAF Fairford

September 28, 2026

Counter-terrorism police have launched a major investigation into an explosives plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with several men arrested on explosives offences. Investigators are exploring whether the alleged plot is linked to Iran, a connection that security observers consider plausible given the geopolitical context. The incident underscores a pattern of Iranian operations against Britain…
Baker Mayfield leaves game after writhing in pain on turf in Tampa Bay when thumb on throwing hand injured

September 27, 2026

Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The injury occurred after he threw a fourth-down pass that was intercepted, leaving him screaming in pain on the turf. This is a critical concern for the Buccaneers, as damage to a quarterback’s…
Caitlin Clark, Fever get absolute reality check in Game 1 playoff beatdown against Aces

September 27, 2026

Las Vegas beat Indiana 102–85 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round WNBA playoff series, taking control early and leading by as many as 27 points. The result was a setback for a Fever side that had entered the post-season after a heavy loss to Minnesota, and leaves them needing a home win to keep…
Five men held on terrorism suspicions after arrests near RAF Fairford

September 27, 2026

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Sunday in connection with a suspected attack on the air base. They were first detained on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and later arrested on terrorism charges. US President Donald Trump said American authorities had monitored the men before their capture; British police…