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.

Oil prices fall in longest losing streak in a year on hopes of progress in US-Iran talks – business live

September 23, 2026

Oil prices fell for a sixth consecutive session, extending their longest losing streak in a year and pushing Brent crude below $100 a barrel. The decline reflected reports that Middle Eastern supply was increasing, including the possible resumption of Saudi exports, as well as hopes of progress in US–Iran negotiations, though Donald Trump also issued…
Jodie Kidd hints at joining Top Gear after previous refusal

September 23, 2026

Jodie Kidd, a 47-year-old supermodel and motorsport enthusiast, has suggested she may finally accept a presenting role on the revived BBC series Top Gear, more than a decade after declining the opportunity in 2015. The BBC confirmed last month that the flagship motoring programme would return following a nearly four-year hiatus, and Kidd’s recent comments…
ECAM Incubator Title ‘The Woodworm’ Explores Female Identity in the Shadow of an Artist Father

September 23, 2026

Laura Obradors’ feature debut “The Woodworm” tells the story of a teenage girl navigating her identity whilst living under the shadow of her successful artist father. Developed through Madrid’s ECAM Incubator and produced by Espurna Films, the film examines the power dynamics within a family and how artistic prestige can shield such dynamics from wider…
FBI Recruitment Platform Breached; DoorDash Settles Wage Case as Microsoft Cuts Xbox Staff

September 23, 2026

The FBI’s recruitment website fell victim to a cyber attack claimed by the ShinyHunters group, resulting in the theft of approximately 3 terabytes of employee records. The breach represents a significant compromise of se
“We brought this about ourselves, and there’s a sense of shame”: The album that took Marillion back to the Top 10

September 23, 2026

Marillion’s 18th studio album, F.E.A.R. (Fuck Everyone And Run), took the band to No. 4 in the UK album chart in September 2016, their highest position since 1994’s Brave. Its success was significant because it followed another crowdfunding campaign and demonstrated the enduring appeal of the band’s ambitious, politically aware progressive rock. Recorded at Marillion’s…
‘I’ll Be the Villain’: Chris Brown Doubles Down On Everything

September 23, 2026

Chris Brown has responded defiantly to criticism in an Instagram Stories statement, attacking the music industry, celebrities and what he described as “fake love”. He declared himself “the best” and “the king”, rejected others’ approval and said he would accept being viewed as “the villain”. The comments followed controversy over legislative honours presented to Brown…
Trump Insists White House Ban On CNN & MS Now “Lawful Under The First Amendment”; Injuntion Hearing Showdown Set For Wednesday

September 23, 2026

The Justice Department formally defended President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House grounds in a 19-page filing, arguing that the action is lawful under the First Amendment. The three outlets jointly sued Trump and senior aides for alleged First and Fifth Amendment violations after the ban was imposed on…
‘MobLand’s Harrigan Family Tree From Guy Ritchie’s Latest Gangster Series

September 23, 2026

Guy Ritchie’s *MobLand* follows the Harrigans, an Irish crime family in modern London whose drug-and-gun empire is threatened by internal power struggles. With Season 2 returning after Brendan’s death and the family increasingly divided, Conrad and Maeve’s children are competing for control while Harry Da Souza attempts to manage the fallout and growing tensions with…
Alabama judge orders retrial or release for man imprisoned 40 years

September 23, 2026

Charles McCrory, who has spent over 40 years in prison for the 1985 murder of his wife Julie, is set to be freed or granted a new trial following a federal judge’s ruling. The original conviction relied almost entirely on bite mark evidence, a forensic technique now widely considered scientifically invalid. Federal judge Austin Huffaker…
Ed Sheeran breaks down amid backlash over Macklemore’s removal

September 23, 2026

Ed Sheeran’s US tour became caught up in controversy when his support act Macklemore used his performance slots to deliver pro-Palestine speeches. Billionaire businessman Robert Kraft, a Jewish friend of Sheeran’s, banned Macklemore from performing at his Gillette Stadium venue, citing hate speech concerns. The dispute escalated when other support acts withdrew in protest, prompting…