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Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
Energy bills are projected to rise nearly 4% in October and 9% in January, with industry forecasts suggesting high prices will persist through the end of the decade amid ongoing wholesale market volatility.
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
UK energy regulator Ofgem announced a 4% increase to the price cap effective 1 October, raising typical household bills by £60 annually amid higher wholesale gas costs tied to geopolitical tensions.
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with US states to resolve child safety claims and will implement new protections including default time limits and night-time notification blocks.
Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Warner Bros. Discovery’s proposed merger with Paramount faces regulatory delays and uncertainty, leaving the company unable to execute major strategic initiatives while awaiting deal closure.
The White House’s preferred economic tools are hitting snags
The Trump administration’s export controls and tariffs, intended to protect economic security, are facing delays, legal setbacks, and widespread fraud schemes that undermine their effectiveness.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to fuel costs, signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees for budget carrier Jetstar.
City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment
The FCA will expand its crackdown on bullying and harassment to approximately 40,000 investment firms, hedge funds, and brokers starting next month, requiring companies to report serious misconduct cases.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence at a much slower pace than their US and UK counterparts, with only 8.4% of workers using AI compared to 50% in the US, due to risk aversion and cultural factors.
New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports
New York has surpassed San Francisco as the top U.S. market for tech workers, driven largely by AI job growth and Bay Area contractions, according to a CBRE report.
Target receives $1bn boost from Trump tariff refunds
Target received nearly $1 billion in tariff refunds from the US government following a Supreme Court ruling on import duties, boosting second-quarter operating income to $2.6 billion.
Can Andy Burnham rewire the ‘Treasury brain’ to boost growth?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is establishing a new Manchester-based department to lead growth policy, aiming to counterbalance Treasury influence and coordinate devolution-focused economic strategy across Whitehall.
L’Oreal, Estée Lauder: India’s Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
India’s beauty market is experiencing rapid expansion driven by rising incomes and Generation Z consumers, attracting significant investment from global companies like Estée Lauder and L’Oréal.
Travelodge boss quits amid fallout over hotel chain’s security failings
Travelodge’s chief executive resigned Thursday following criticism over security failures that enabled attackers to access guests’ rooms, including a domestic abuse victim in October 2025.
Sales of trainers dive as cost of living pressures hit JD Sports performance
JD Sports cut profit forecasts as cost-of-living pressures and higher fuel costs from the US-Israel war on Iran hit trainer sales in major markets.
Home Depot CEO taking temporary medical leave, two top execs to run the retailer
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker takes temporary medical leave; two senior executives appointed to share leadership duties until his return.
Housing investors say this is their worst market in at least 3 years
Single-family housing investors report their lowest confidence in at least three years, citing rising interest rates, insurance costs, and home prices as major concerns affecting purchase activity.
Ikea to take on eBay and Vinted with UK online secondhand site
Ikea is launching an online secondhand marketplace in the UK for its members to buy and sell pre-owned furniture items directly to each other, expanding efforts already underway in other European markets.
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns
Long-term borrowing costs in major economies hit their highest levels in years due to inflation concerns, government debt worries, and uncertainty around massive artificial intelligence spending.
Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Two-thirds of UK adults are registered with mobile payment services, with usage jumping significantly over the past decade, while cash decline is slowing.
Inflation is heating up but don’t expect another crisis
Energy bills rose following the Iran conflict, but inflation pressures remain moderate with food costs at five-year lows and wages outpacing price growth, though economists expect inflation to accelerate later this year.
US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears
The US Treasury announced it is doubling its government debt buyback program to stabilize bond markets as Federal Reserve officials remain divided over combating persistent inflation.
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