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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices have surged globally, with UK lattes now regularly exceeding £4 and US prices approaching £5, driven by climate disruption, supply chain inflation, and tariff impacts.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation across the UK uncovered organized crime on High Streets, including underground cigarette tunnels and illegal goods networks, revealing how street-level criminality shapes British politics and voter behavior.
Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer
The government has commissioned an independent review to examine business rate valuations for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, with the study to report findings by March 2027.
Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests
Graduate job vacancies fell to 8,383 in July, down 46% from 15,397 a year earlier, as employers cite AI adoption and rising employment costs for reduced entry-level hiring.
A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one
The delayed Paramount-Skydance-WBD merger due to antitrust challenges from state attorneys general is creating uncertainty across the media industry, potentially chilling other major deals.
Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees
Main Street Sports, a defunct regional sports network operator, sued Comcast and Charter Communications for allegedly underpaying licensing fees during early 2026 when the networks broadcast NBA and NHL games.
More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years
Ministers announced over 70,000 social and affordable homes will be built across England over the next decade, with initial funding of nearly £10 billion allocated to several regions.
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy – and Trump
Canada, which sends 70% of its exports to the US, has significant leverage in the escalating trade dispute, including control over energy supplies, critical minerals, and agricultural commodities.
Andy Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham declined to rule out tax increases in the autumn Budget, acknowledging challenging public finances while defending previously announced cost of living measures.
At least 109 BHP workers sexually harassed colleagues in a single year, mining company says
BHP disclosed that 109 workers left the company during the last financial year following 113 confirmed reports of sexual harassment, marking the highest number since 2023.
Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
Scotland’s state-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard plans to cut about 70 positions through voluntary redundancy as it awaits confirmation of promised government contracts for new vessels.
UK pay growth slows as job vacancies hit five-year low
UK wage growth slowed to 4.1% in June while job vacancies hit a five-year low, raising questions about the Bank of England’s interest rate decisions amid cost-of-living pressures.
Boeing sells eVTOL subsidiaries, takes stake in Archer
Boeing is selling three subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, an eVTOL aircraft developer, in exchange for a 19.75% stake in the company as part of a strategic focus on core operations.
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
UK economy grew 0.4% between April and June, beating earlier predictions but missing first-quarter growth. Economists warn temporary factors drove gains and caution the outlook for coming months is uncertain.
Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
Sazerac, owner of BuzzBallz, has agreed to acquire Welsh vodka maker Au Vodka for approximately £500m, with founders Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn each earning over £100m from the transaction.
Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths
Coles and Woolworths have confirmed testing facial recognition technology for Australian supermarkets to combat retail crime, prompting privacy advocates to raise concerns about surveillance and biometric data collection.
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Government borrowing costs in major advanced economies reached their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis on Monday, driven by inflation concerns and Middle East geopolitical tensions.
China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending
China’s industrial output and retail sales contracted sharply in July, extending an economic slowdown that has raised pressure on policymakers to implement stimulus measures.
Fox won’t renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the network will not renegotiate its NFL media rights deal until closer to 2030, when its current contract expires.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after multiple incidents including a fire in June and a destroyed aircraft in January 2025.
Shein faces existential threat as tariffs hit low-price model, putting new focus on services
Shein faces growth challenges in the U.S. and Europe after tariff exemptions ended, forcing price increases that have reduced sales and profitability as it prepares for its Hong Kong IPO.
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