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California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing ‘lack of good faith’
California’s attorney general canceled a settlement meeting with Paramount Skydance, accusing the company of breaching confidentiality and misrepresenting discussions about its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as prices rise, with households facing higher bills despite government VAT cuts, according to industry group warnings.
The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will deliver his first major speech as Fed chair at Jackson Hole, with investors seeking clarity on his strategy to combat inflation running well above the central bank’s target.
‘Cowboy builders’ targeted in new government clampdown
The UK government is launching a new database of vetted traders and escrow payment system next month to protect homeowners from fraudulent builders, amid complaints that over a quarter of recent renovation customers experienced problems.
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge says
A US judge ruled the Defense Department acted illegally when it designated AI startup Anthropic a supply chain risk, rejecting the military’s efforts to punish the company for refusing weapons use.
John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget
UK Chancellor John Healey will delay announcing when the country will meet its 3% GDP defence spending target until next year’s spending review, the Treasury confirmed.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
About half of Gen Z expect no state pension by retirement, prompting many to increase private pension savings due to concerns about aging populations and government finances.
‘I started in my 20s and made £8,000’: Why women are often better investors than men
Women investors achieve slightly higher long-term returns than men, yet only 26% of UK women invest compared to 41% of men, according to recent analysis.
Where commercial real estate demand is the highest, according to new data
South Carolina leads a new commercial real estate demand index from the National Association of Realtors, which analyzes over 300 metropolitan markets across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily sectors.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation reveals organized crime is rampant on British High Streets, with over 3,600 shops found with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader societal decline and influencing voter behavior toward political newcomers.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, driven by higher energy prices following the Iran war, marking the first increase since March and intensifying cost-of-living pressures.
Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets? | Richard Partington
Global government borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels in decades as investors sell US bonds, citing concerns about Trump administration policies and Middle East tensions affecting inflation and economic stability worldwide.
Fashion tech founder sentenced to prison for $300m fraud scheme
Fashion tech founder Christine Hunsicker was sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a $300 million fraud scheme involving falsified financial documents presented to hundreds of investors.
How much could Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions hurt Iran?
The Trump administration plans sweeping “economic D-Day” sanctions targeting countries doing business with Iran to break a military stalemate, though Iran has demonstrated resilience against decades of economic pressure.
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
The UK government borrowed £1.8bn in July, exceeding forecasts by £2.3bn and constraining the Chancellor’s ability to fund cost-of-living measures ahead of the October Budget.
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, driven by higher energy bills following an increase in the price cap and geopolitical disruptions to global oil supplies.
Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
The U.S. federal debt reached $40 trillion this week, with annual interest costs now exceeding $1 trillion. Lenders are demanding higher rates, affecting borrowing costs across mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition watchdog investigates Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegations of hidden fees that made prices appear artificially low to consumers.
Carney asks for end to US alcohol ban, province leader says, as trade deal nears
Prime Minister Mark Carney has requested Canadian provinces lift their boycott on US alcohol sales as trade negotiations with the United States advance toward a potential agreement on tariffs and market access.
Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta
Former Meta engineer Arturo Béjar testified in a landmark child safety trial that Meta created a culture prioritizing user engagement over safety, with only CEO Mark Zuckerberg capable of changing it.
Travelodge boss steps down as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Travelodge’s chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down as the hotel chain addresses security failures following multiple incidents of unauthorized room access and sexual assault.
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