In numbers
Thursday 29 October 2026
The figures behind the day's news, each taken word for word from a NewsJaws report and linked to it.
UK living standards forecasts point to falling incomes for working-age households
The Resolution Foundation expects typical working-age households to lose £1,050 in disposable income by 2029, while a separate forecast points to near-flat growth across all households.
BusinessVolkswagen reports €5.8 billion third-quarter loss as Porsche charge and China slump weigh
The German carmaker's July-to-September loss widened sharply from a year earlier, with a large Porsche writedown and falling deliveries in China adding to pressure on its results.
BusinessIreland considers early repayment of €8bn in bailout loans, with potential €90m saving
The government is considering paying off European bailout loans ahead of schedule. A final decision and the repayment timetable remain unsettled.
PoliticsLee Jae Myung’s approval rises to 46% in South Korean poll
The National Barometer Survey puts approval two points above disapproval for the first time since late August, though the gap is smaller than the poll’s margin of error.
BusinessWorld Bank forecasts 23% commodity price rise as energy and shipping shocks mount
The bank projects higher energy, metals and food prices in 2026, with further risks from conflict, disrupted grain shipments and El Niño.
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