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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.
Danone €1bn takeover of Tring based Huel approved by watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority has approved Danone’s €1 billion acquisition of British meal supplement maker Huel, which was founded in 2015 and is based in Hertfordshire.
Boohoo fined €2.3m by French watchdog over deceptive discounts
British online fashion retailer Boohoo has been fined €2.3m by France’s consumer watchdog for deceptive discount practices and misleading product labeling during a period spanning late 2023 to early 2024.
Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
Reform UK proposes a 30% wage rebate for businesses hiring apprentices aged 16-18, alongside a £2,000 retention bonus, aiming to boost apprenticeship starts to 600,000 annually by 2034.
California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require ‘robust structural remedies’
California’s attorney general says resolving the states’ antitrust lawsuit against Paramount-Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would require “robust structural remedies” rather than the remedies Paramount has proposed.
Specsavers pays £12m dividend to parent company after jump in earnings
Specsavers paid £12m to its parent company after pre-tax profits rose to £429.7m and sales increased 7% to £4.3bn in the year to this February.
Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory
Bernard Matthews Foods is closing its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses and external economic challenges, following consultations with employee representatives.
Rockstar Energy founder builds Celsius stake, wants to take over as CEO
Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage has acquired a 4.7% stake in Celsius Holdings and is calling for the company’s CEO and several executives to be replaced following disappointing earnings this week.
Stoke-on-Trent based Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
British engineering firm Goodwin has initiated a strategic review to explore selling a substantial portion of its mechanical engineering division, which supplies components to UK and US defence programmes.
Burger King overtakes Wendy’s as the nation’s second-largest burger chain
Burger King has reclaimed its position as the second-largest burger chain by systemwide sales in the U.S., surpassing Wendy’s after six years, driven by differing financial performance between the two rivals.
Thames Water gave finance chief a £1m signing-on fee
Thames Water paid its finance chief a £1 million signing-on fee in July while the company grapples with £20 billion in debt and faces potential temporary nationalisation.
Chessington World of Adventures closed because of water outage
Chessington World of Adventures closed for the day following a burst water main affecting south-west London’s water supply in the KT9 area.
John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years
Peter Ruis is stepping down as managing director of John Lewis after less than three years, citing plans to pursue new projects amid challenging retail conditions.
HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients as safety concerns mount
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced proposals to require food manufacturers to notify the FDA when ingredients are deemed safe, and submitted a definition of ultra-processed foods for review.
Trump Media: More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast-access data feed
Trump Media launched a data feed service offering Wall Street traders faster access to Truth Social posts, with over 10 customers paying $60,000-$100,000 monthly amid ongoing losses.
Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
UK consumer confidence reached a near two-year high in July, bolstered by the World Cup, domestic holidays, and a new prime minister, with card spending growth accelerating to 2% year-on-year.
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% but threatens more hikes if needed
Australia’s central bank held interest rates steady at 4.35% but signaled further increases remain possible if inflation pressures persist, despite recent property market declines.
Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision
Australia’s Fair Work Commission approved a landmark agreement setting a minimum hourly rate of $31.30 for delivery drivers and requiring platform-provided injury insurance.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad last year, killing 249 people, but intense dispute surrounds whether pilot error, intentional action, or aircraft malfunction caused the disaster.
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