The Vector
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News of Thursday, 15 October 2026
UK
Three perspectives
Hospitality firms promise 100,000 routes into work
Businesses including McDonald's, Nando's and Wagamama will offer paid opportunities to 18- to 24-year-olds not in work or education.
Hospitality businesses have committed to offering up to 100,000 jobs and work opportunities to young people not in employment, education or training. The initiative, developed with the Department for Work and Pensions, is intended to provide routes into work over the next three years.
15 Oct 2026, 06:02
World
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China and North Korea open long-delayed border bridge
The four-lane crossing links Dandong and Sinuiju after more than a decade of delays.
China and North Korea have officially opened a new bridge across the Yalu River, creating a second major road link between the two countries. The opening ceremony took place on Thursday, with footage showing trucks crossing in both directions.
15 Oct 2026, 08:02
Economy
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TUC calls for new cost-of-living support package
The union body wants lower energy bills, free bus travel for under-22s and higher child benefit.
The Trades Union Congress has called for a broad package of measures to ease pressure on household budgets. Its proposals include a social tariff for energy, free bus travel for under-22s in England, higher child benefit and changes to Universal Credit.
15 Oct 2026, 07:32
Asian markets slide as AI sell-off deepens
Technology shares fell sharply after stronger-than-expected US inflation fuelled concerns about interest rates.
Asian markets fell sharply on Thursday as losses in technology and semiconductor shares deepened. South Korea’s Kospi lost 8%, while Japan’s Nikkei fell 5%, extending a global retreat from heavily valued artificial-intelligence companies.
15 Oct 2026, 06:31
Three perspectives
Voluntary living wage rises to £14.10 across UK
Nearly half a million workers are due a higher hourly rate, although the increase is not legally binding.
The voluntary real Living Wage has risen to £14.10 an hour across the UK and £15.45 in London. The Living Wage Foundation said nearly half a million workers at almost 17,000 accredited employers are covered by the increase.
15 Oct 2026, 06:02
Climate
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North Sea drilling faces fresh test under Burnham
Pressure is growing on the government as Europe buys more Russian liquefied natural gas.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing renewed pressure over whether to approve the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in the North Sea. The debate has intensified after new analysis found that European Union ports received a record volume of Russian liquefied natural gas during the first nine months of 2026.
15 Oct 2026, 06:31
Tech
Anthropic reports growth to investors, with adjusted-profit caveat
The Claude developer reported $16.8bn in third-quarter revenue ahead of a possible public listing.
Anthropic told prospective investors that its revenue reached $16.8bn in the third quarter, up 45% from the previous quarter, according to reports based on accounts from people who attended a private meeting. The Claude developer also said it was profitable on an adjusted basis, although the reports did not provide a full public breakdown of that measure.
15 Oct 2026, 07:01
Sports
Rugby league World Cup begins across three host nations
Australia face New Zealand in Sydney as the men’s tournament opens a month of international competition.
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup begins on Thursday with Australia playing New Zealand in Sydney. The tournament brings men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions to venues in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
15 Oct 2026, 08:02