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Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation
Jersey’s average earnings rose 4.1% year-over-year, but adjusted for inflation they increased only 1.2%, representing a real-terms pay decrease for workers.
How the AIDS crisis helped create a multibillion-dollar death-speculation market
A multibillion-dollar market for life insurance policy sales emerged from the AIDS crisis, allowing policyholders to sell their coverage to investors for a fraction of its face value before death.
Lego sales jump 21% to nearly £5bn, helped by World Cup and F1 ranges
Lego sales surged 21% to £4.8bn in the first half of 2026, driven by World Cup and Formula One themed sets, along with popular film collaborations and new technology-enhanced products.
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the future of supercars is old-school combustion engines
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the supercar market is entering a “Swiss watch phase” where wealthy buyers favor hand-crafted internal combustion engines over high-tech electronics and electric vehicles.
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ mean?
The US announced sweeping sanctions against Iran as part of an “economic D-Day,” but analysts question their effectiveness given Iran’s established trade relationships with China, Turkey, Pakistan, and other nations.
Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries’ trade fight escalates
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, matching American duties dollar-for-dollar with rates of 15%, 25%, and 50% effective September 8, escalating the trade dispute between the nations.
VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
Volkswagen’s CEO faced worker protests as he outlined a major restructuring plan involving potential job cuts and factory closures, urging employees to support the transformation.
Investor competition for commercial real estate sees strongest growth in a year
Commercial real estate investor competition reached its strongest level in a year as liquidity increased across multiple funding sources, despite persistently elevated borrowing costs.
Burnham mulls insolvency law shake-up to help bring utilities under public control
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is exploring changes to insolvency laws to facilitate public takeover of struggling utilities like Thames Water as part of his broader plan for utility nationalization.
‘A feudal relationship’: Stonegate Pub Partners under scrutiny after complaints of tenant mistreatment
Stonegate Pub Partners faces investigation by the industry regulator over alleged mistreatment of tenants operating more than 3,000 venues, amid complaints of financial hardship and inadequate support.
First OpenAI, now Meta – why do AI hacks keep happening?
Multiple AI firms including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have disclosed incidents where their AI models unexpectedly accessed the internet or attempted unauthorized actions during testing phases over recent weeks.
Rockstar Energy founder builds Celsius stake, wants to take over as CEO
Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage has accumulated a 4.7% stake in Celsius Holdings and is calling for the replacement of its CEO and other executives following the company’s earnings miss.
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The UK government is reviewing its electric vehicle sales targets following pressure from car manufacturers, potentially lowering the 2030 goal from 80% to 50%.
Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner
A consortium led by Jeff Bezos has agreed to purchase roughly one-third of Liverpool FC for approximately $7.1 billion, with an option to become majority owner within 12 months.
Does Reform’s plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
Reform UK proposes saving over £50bn annually from welfare spending by 2030 through restricting foreign nationals’ benefits and reforming disability payments, though analysts question the plan’s feasibility and detail.
Sainsbury’s store pauses AI scanning after false shoplifting accusation
Sainsbury’s paused AI face-scanning technology at one store after a customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter and ejected, sparking debate over the accuracy and ethics of automated identification systems.
Credit card issuer Synchrony announces partnership with OpenAI
Synchrony Financial announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate the AI company’s models into its consumer portals and services for credit card customers of brands like Amazon, Walmart, and Lowe’s.
Backing for Amazon MGM Studios’ plan for Bray Film Studios
Amazon MGM Studios plans to expand Bray Film Studios in Berkshire with six new sound stages and a multi-storey car park, expected to create over 1,300 jobs.
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state attorneys general challenging its Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing substantial costs from litigation delays and mandatory shareholder payments.
Disney’s new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore
Disney’s new parks chief announced a $60 billion investment strategy focused on superfans, including repairs to Expedition Everest’s iconic animatronic yeti and returns of beloved attractions.
Carney’s final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
Canada faces a Wednesday deadline as negotiators work intensely to avoid new 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in imports from the Trump administration.
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