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Thames Water seeks to delay £12bn in debt repayments

Thames Water has unveiled intends to push back over around £12 billion of its debts due until March 2028 in a move giving the stricken supplier vital breathing space as it looks to secure a rescue deal. The UK’s biggest water group – which is struggling under a debt mountain of over £20 billion – stated the planned deal will extend repayments on debts that were due in March 2027 for another year.

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Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life

Sitting outside his small shop in a warren of alleyways in the ancient Pakistani city of Rawalpindi, Ahsan Shakeel buffed an antique brass pot to a high shine, pressing it against a mechanised wheel.

Reparations calls to dog King Charles's tough Caribbean trip

King Charles III begins a delicate tour of the Caribbean Tuesday, overshadowed by calls to apologise and pay reparations for the slave trade, which he has called the "darkest days" of British history.

Global rates and foreign outflows remain key risks for Indian markets

High global interest rates, elevated oil prices and capital outflows driven partly by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are likely to continue weighing on Indian financial markets, according to experts speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026.

Steel Strips Wheels gains 36% in two sessions on growth outlook

Steel Strips Wheels share price movement

Neha Nagar says ₹3 crore can fund retirement with disciplined planning

The first step is in financial planning is to understand where one stands financially and where one wants to be, said Neha Nagar, content creator and financial educator said in conversation with Puneet Wadhwa at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026's Smart Investor Arena. The younger cohort, she said, should not rush into investing before they have focused on their personal development.

Vikas Satija says steady SIP flows shielded Indian equities from deeper losses

The strong participation by the retail investors has provided resilience to the Indian stock market and capped downside in the face of massive selloff by foreign portfolio investors (FIIs), said Vikas Satija, MD & CEO, Shriram Wealth, in a conversation with Business Standard's Pravin Palande at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026 in Mumbai on Monday.

Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'

Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football star apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong.

Britain prepares constrained budget as debt and defence pressures mount

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new government unveils its first budget Wednesday, testing a commitment to ease the cost of living and ramp up defense spending with little financial room for maneuver. It could prove to be a tall order for finance minister John Healey as rising inflation and borrowing costs—largely a consequence of the US-Iran war—increase the government’s debt pile and heap pressure on business

South Korea's chip boom fuels forecast-beating third-quarter growth

South Korea's economy grew more than three times faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by booming semiconductor demand, central bank data showed Tuesday.

South Korea economy grows three times faster than expected in Q3

South Korea's economy grew more than three times faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by booming semiconductor demand, central bank data showed Tuesday.

Formerra Adjusts Transportation Surcharge Amid Continued Freight and Logistics Pressures

ROMEOVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2026 / Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, announced an increase to its transportation surcharge to address continued cost escalation in the freight and logistics market. Beginning November 2, 2026, a surcharge of $450 per delivery will apply to all shipments across North, Central, and South America.

すし職人の待遇上昇、若手ホワイトカラーも週末修業へ

世界的なすし需要と職人不足で待遇が上昇し、AI時代の将来を考える若いIT技術者や専門職も技術習得に動いている。

IT営業からすし職人へ、清水和輝氏が2年で人気店を構築

IT企業の営業職だった清水和輝氏は短期の専門教育と間借り営業を経てすし店を開き、年収約1500万円を見込むまでに事業を育てた。

元保育士が建設派遣へ転職、収入倍増と生活基盤を実現

保育士などを経験した35歳男性が未経験で建設派遣会社に入り、収入を2倍超に伸ばして結婚と住宅購入を実現した。

大林組の女性技術者、現場復帰で年収1000万円超の道

大林組の37歳女性技術者は本社勤務から建設現場へ戻る道を選び、手当を含め年収1000万円を超える働き方を築いた。

Lula win rattles Brazil markets over spending spree fears

The reelection of Brazilian leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rattled markets on Monday as investors, who had expected a win for his conservative rival, worried about fiscal discipline.

Anthropic unveils IPO filing showing soaring sales and AI risks

Anthropic, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, on Monday made public its plans to sell shares on the stock market, a significant test of whether the AI boom can deliver profits.

Stocks climb ahead of tech earnings, central bank calls

The world's main stock markets mostly climbed Monday as investors geared up for the week's crucial run of central bank decisions and tech earnings, while oil prices retreated from a six-month high.

UK set for 'limited' budget giveaways as borrowing costs surge

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new government unveils its first budget Wednesday, testing a commitment to ease the cost of living and ramp up defence spending with little financial room for manoeuvre.

Canada-EU summit seeks deepened alliance as US ties fray

Canadian and European Union leaders meet in Montreal this week for a summit aimed at deepening their alliance as both sides navigate tumultuous relations with the United States.

New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in November 1

The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.

Trump says Canada trade deal coming 'soon'

A trade agreement between the United States and Canada would be reached "pretty soon," President Donald Trump told a campaign rally on Sunday, nine days ahead of crucial US midterm elections.

France's debt woes in focus as ECB meets

France's deteriorating public finances will take centre stage when the European Central Bank meets this week, but policymakers are not expected to throw a lifeline to the eurozone's second-biggest economy just yet.

NPS Vatsalya offers three choices when a child turns 18

NPS Vatsalya subscribers gain control of their accounts at 18 and may continue, transfer the corpus to regular NPS or exit under specified withdrawal rules.

Maine logging, cross-border ties whipsawed by US-Canada tariff war

In the heat of US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada -- and Ottawa's retaliation -- have taken center stage in timber-producing Maine, walloped by the economic fallout perhaps more than any other state.

From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropy

A wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, raising questions about where the money goes.

India and Russia plan 2027 pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route

India and Russia intend to run pilot voyages on the Northern Sea Route in 2027 as they assess a shorter Arctic shipping link and expand maritime cooperation.

First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport

The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney.

Jio’s next phase turns attention from subscriber growth to returns

Reliance Jio’s next stage will test whether its scale in telecom and digital services can translate into stronger monetisation, disciplined investment and durable shareholder returns.

Fan Engagement Technology Company Tradable Bits Will Help Tasmania's AFL, AFLW, NBL and WNBL Franchises Build Deeper, Direct Relationships With Fans

VANCOUVER, BC AND HOBART, AU / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Tradable Bits, a global fan engagement and data technology company, today announced an expanded presence in Tasmania through partnerships with the Tasmania Devils, which will enter the AFL and AFLW in 2028, and the Tasmania JackJumpers, the state's NBL franchise and owner of the newly established Tasmania Jewels WNBL team.

Nifty heads toward weakest Samvat of Modi era after 13% fall

The Nifty is down about 13% in Samvat 2082, putting Indian equities on course for their weakest Samvat year since Narendra Modi took office in 2014.

India trims weekly wheat auction volume despite strong miller demand

India reduced the wheat offered in its October 28 weekly auction to 101,000 tonnes even as millers reported tight open-market supplies and bids above ₹3,100 a quintal.

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