business
Interest rates expected to be held as Budget looms
Most analysts believe the Bank rate will remain at 4% for now, although there could be a cut in December. Source link
Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in taxes
Administrator’s report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health Source link
MSPs pass land reform which could force break up of huge estates
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people. Source link
Ozanne to resign from Education, Sport and Culture
An election to replace the Guernsey ESC committee is likely to take place on 27 November. Source link
What needs to change to get more people working?
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services. Source link
School meals to increase by almost 20%
The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.50 to £3.00. Source link
M&S profits halved after cyber attack
Marks & Spencer’s online and in-store sales were hit by a cyber attack which it said cost it £101m Source link
Tech shares fall over AI bubble fears
Shares of major tech companies have fallen in the US and Japan over fears about the valuations of firms linked to AI. Source link
Nearly all drivers say headlights are too bright
The study, commissioned by the Department for Transport, was completed by Berkshire’s TRL. Source link
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019. Source link