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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices globally have surged to unprecedented levels, with UK cafés now charging £4-£5 per cup due to commodity inflation, climate disasters, geopolitical tensions, and tariff policies affecting major producing nations.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion battery devices on flights after a passenger’s battery pack caught fire during a flight to Las Vegas, highlighting growing safety concerns in aviation.
Credit card issuer Synchrony announces partnership with OpenAI
Synchrony Financial announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence models into its consumer portals and customer-facing tools, aiming to enhance shopping experiences.
Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
July inflation rose to 2.9% driven by higher energy bills, presenting Prime Minister Andy Burnham with a significant cost of living challenge heading into autumn as further price increases loom.
Retail sales in Great Britain fall despite heatwave increasing food and drink demand
Retail sales in Great Britain declined 0.5% last month despite record temperatures and World Cup excitement boosting food and drink purchases, with non-food stores experiencing the steepest drops.
Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
Major American brands like Nike, Starbucks, and General Motors are losing market share in China due to geopolitical tensions, rising domestic competition, and failure to adapt products to local preferences.
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Former JPMorgan Chase executive Matt Zames has joined the Trump administration as an unpaid advisor to the Social Security Administration, working with commissioner Frank Bisignano on modernization efforts.
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has scaled back its return-to-office mandate following employee strikes across multiple countries, allowing staff to work remotely an average of two days weekly instead of restricting it to one.
Manitoba premier says Canada ‘should fight’ as US trade deadline looms
Manitoba’s premier urges Canada to reject concessions as negotiators work toward a US trade deal before Friday’s deadline, while other provincial leaders remain divided on the agreement’s terms.
GM reaches up to $4.5 billion parts deal designed to avoid supply chain troubles
General Motors secured up to $4.5 billion in financing through a specialized parts-sourcing company to prevent supply chain disruptions and preserve cash flow.
Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from China
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang launched a $500 billion financing plan for AI infrastructure with six major asset managers, but faces risks if Chinese chip production erodes GPU collateral values through market competition.
UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds
A UK analysis suggests repeated heatwaves earlier this year cost the economy £4.4bn in lost output through July, with further temperature spikes continuing this week.
Burnham admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his cost-of-living measures are insufficient alone, hinting at further support through public control of essential services and rail fare reforms.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
The UK government has delayed decisions on regulating e-scooters for six years since trials began, while privately owned devices remain illegal yet widespread, raising safety and enforcement concerns.
Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King’s U.S. business soars
Restaurant Brands International beat earnings expectations in the second quarter, driven by Burger King’s strong U.S. performance with 8.5% same-store sales growth, though other company brands struggled.
Warner Bros. Discovery reports 10% jump in streaming revenue ahead of proposed Paramount combination
Warner Bros. Discovery reported a 10% increase in streaming revenue to over $3 billion in the second quarter, driven by HBO Max growth amid its proposed merger with Paramount Skydance.
Family offices back clean energy and sustainability startups in July as dealmaking holds steady
Family offices invested in 57 companies during July, with notable backing for clean energy and sustainability startups including a $10 billion Blue Origin fundraise and multiple renewable energy ventures.
Ford’s new ‘Fathom’ electric pickup truck will start at $28,000
Ford announced its new electric pickup truck, the Fathom, will start at $28,350, aiming to offer an affordable option in the EV truck market with deliveries expected later next year.
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday imposing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon, a critical semiconductor and solar panel material, setting minimum import prices to take effect in December.
Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July as the labor market softened, with retailers and restaurants shedding positions despite construction and factory gains.
Ban on ‘subscription traps’ brought forward by three months
The UK government is accelerating plans to ban subscription traps and misleading “pretend prices” in shops, bringing implementation forward to January 2027 to help consumers manage living costs.
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