JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks

Jamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits.

Speculation has been growing that a windfall tax could be imposed on UK lenders to fund Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, with campaigners estimating such a move could raise £19bn.

Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy

The chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired after a series of critical comments about the state of the economy, including warnings that Moscow would not win a prolonged economic war with Ukraine.

In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star

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Formula E: Taylor Barnard on the end-of-season races in London

Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore

Taylor Barnard wears a black racing suit. He is taking an earpiece out of his ear and looking off into the distance. Image source, Getty Images/Formula E

From making friends to managing money: Students' advice for this year's freshers

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While they were excited to start university, students say they worried about budgeting, making friends and being homesick

Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib

Yemen’s Ministry of Information denounces Houthi attacks on Marib as ‘escalation’ that threatens lives and increases suffering.

Yemen’s Houthis have launched several strikes on the government-held city of Marib, also hitting residential neighbourhoods, according to local authorities.

US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar

Democrats in the United States have approved a shakeup to their 2028 presidential primary calendar as the party looks to take back the White House.

During a meeting on Saturday in Austin, Texas, Democratic National Committee (DNC) members voted to overhaul which states have the first say in picking the party’s presidential nominee.

Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings

Under the plans, Jenrick said they would invest in talking therapies, physiotherapy and employment support to move away from people claiming health Universal Credit (UC) payments and Personal Independent Payments (Pip).

Instagram accounts fuel Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross

Rubber flotation rings sit on a beach in front of a line of arriving migrants in Ceuta.Image source, Anadolu via Getty Images

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Many migrants have attempted to swim from Morocco to the Spanish enclave Ceuta

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Donald Trump to give speech on crime and safety during New York visit

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President Donald Trump plans to highlight his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York on Friday, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms.