In numbers
Wednesday 30 September 2026
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Shubman Gill’s 117-ball double century: how India chased 406 to seal the series
Gill finished unbeaten on 223 after a 255-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma. India beat West Indies by eight wickets in Guwahati to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
BusinessChristine Lagarde calls France’s debt position serious as ratio reaches 119%
The ECB president said France needs a credible path to restore confidence. The latest official figures put public debt at 119.0% of GDP at the end of June.
BusinessFederal Reserve watchdog faults renovation cost controls but finds no grounds for criminal referral
The inspector general identified failures in estimating and managing a Washington renovation whose approved budget is $2.46 billion, while finding no reasonable grounds for a criminal referral.
PoliticsPete Hegseth’s planned 20% military leadership cut: what it actually means
The reported plan doubles an earlier target for senior military positions. Some jobs would pass to lower-ranking officers, with reductions due by January 1.
PoliticsEngland announces £79m for community trees and nature recovery
The government says £53m will support up to 500,000 trees outside woodlands from 2027 to 2030, with £26m going to local nature recovery plans.
PoliticsEnglish councils spent record share of core funding on social care in 2025–26
The Guardian calculated that adult and children’s care took 71.9% of combined core spending by English councils with care responsibilities, with 16 councils above 80%.
BusinessUK second-quarter GDP growth revised up to 0.5% as services strengthen
The Office for National Statistics raised its April–June growth estimate from 0.4% to 0.5%. A separate Bank of England assessment warned that financial risks have increased, while saying the system remains resilient.
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