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US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
US annual inflation eased to 3.4% in July from 3.5% in June, with food and energy costs cooling, though housing expenses remain elevated.
Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts
Two media organizations sued President Trump over Truth Social’s paid service offering faster access to his posts for up to $100,000 monthly, arguing it violates constitutional guarantees of equal public access.
UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall
The UK’s largest battery gigafactory has postponed expansion plans at its Sunderland facility due to stalled negotiations with Jaguar Land Rover and lower-than-expected demand from Nissan.
‘Strategic change and grasping nettles’: where now for John Lewis as boss exits?
John Lewis chief Peter Ruis abruptly announced his departure this week, citing a desire to pursue new projects. The sudden exit comes amid challenging trading conditions for UK department stores.
Delivery drivers will get a minimum wage in Australia’s ‘world-first’ deal. But is it fair – and will your Uber Eats cost more?
Australian delivery drivers will earn a minimum of $31.30 per hour starting Monday, marking a landmark agreement between unions and major platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
The UK government has delayed regulating e-scooters for six years despite successful trial programs, while privately owned devices remain illegal yet proliferate, creating safety and enforcement challenges.
Baby products company Frida is expanding into kids’ personal care
Baby products company Frida is launching a personal care line for children ages 6 to 11, available at Walmart and Amazon, as the company expands beyond its core baby product offerings.
Why JPMorgan is investing big in the 2028 LA Olympics
JPMorgan has become the 2028 LA Olympics’ first-ever global banking partner in a nine-figure deal, marking a major sponsorship commitment to the games.
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
UK households within 500 meters of 43 new electricity transmission projects will receive £250 annual bill discounts for up to a decade, with most payments starting early next year.
The threat to summer holidays looming with jet fuel shortages
Jet fuel prices have surged dramatically due to Middle East conflict disruptions, raising concerns about potential shortages during peak summer travel season and threatening holiday plans across Europe.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation across the UK has exposed extensive organized crime on British High Streets, including money laundering and illegal goods trafficking, which analysts say is fueling political instability and driving voters toward Reform UK.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics company Geek+ has become a major supplier of autonomous mobile robots to UK retailers including Tesco and Asda, helping automate warehouse operations amid Britain’s productivity challenges and labour shortages.
GM to launch proprietary in-vehicle AI system later this year
General Motors plans to launch a proprietary in-vehicle AI assistant later this year that integrates with vehicle telematics and OnStar capabilities, offering more specialized features than its existing Gemini AI system.
UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach
UK Government Investments suffered a data breach that exposed high-level management information and personal details of over 50 government officials for approximately 40 hours.
Kremlin connections: the Russia links to a £600m UK theme park
Puy du Fou, a French theme park company preparing to build a £600m park in Oxfordshire, maintained financial ties with a Russian oligarch under EU sanctions longer than previously disclosed, according to documents reviewed by investigators.
Inside M&S’s swanky Oxford Street revamp, the blueprint for its £700m growth strategy
Marks & Spencer unveiled a major revamp of its Oxford Street Pantheon store as a blueprint for a £700 million growth strategy aimed at modernizing its store and online operations.
Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
UK Chancellor John Healey warns retailers against profiteering on food and fuel prices amid ongoing Iran conflict, stating the government is monitoring closely for price gouging.
‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops
UK vegetable growers face severe drought and heat stress, forcing supermarkets and restaurants to source lettuce and broccoli from Spain as wholesale prices surge and yields decline significantly.
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
UK petrol prices have reached their highest level since the Iran war began in February, averaging 160p per litre as the conflict disrupts Middle Eastern oil supplies.
Wealth managers face a new challenger: Their clients’ AI chatbots
Wealthy clients increasingly consult AI chatbots for financial advice alongside traditional advisors, prompting wealth management firms to reconsider their value proposition and service delivery models.
Turn failing water firms into not-for-profit cooperatives, MPs and mayors tell PM
MPs and mayors propose converting failing water companies into not-for-profit cooperatives as an alternative to nationalization, citing concerns over government debt while maintaining public control.
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