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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.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator can now implement rotating blackouts with eight hours’ notice under new emergency grid rules approved this week, affecting millions of homes and businesses.
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
The UK government announced new planning regulations requiring councils to approve vape shops and giving them expanded powers to block betting shops, aiming to combat high street decline linked to organized crime.
London Heathrow replaced as Europe’s busiest airport by Istanbul
London Heathrow has lost its position as Europe’s busiest airport to Istanbul Airport, recording 7.86 million passengers in July compared to Istanbul’s 8.15 million.
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, with products available at Walmart and Amazon, marking the company’s expansion beyond its core baby and pregnancy offerings.
Why JPMorgan is investing big in the 2028 LA Olympics
JPMorgan becomes the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics’ first-ever global banking partner in a nine-figure deal, signaling confidence in the International Olympic Committee’s revamped sponsorship model.
Invitation Homes CEO says ban on institutional homebuying will bring down prices, but not immediately
Invitation Homes CEO says a recently passed ban on institutional homebuying will eventually lower prices but not immediately, citing mortgage rate volatility and construction costs as complicating factors.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices across the UK and US have surged to historic highs, driven by climate disruptions, geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and shifting global demand patterns that reveal broader economic complexities.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation found widespread organized crime on British High Streets, with over 3,600 shops seized with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader economic decline and political instability.
Heat failure: Why essential tech fails when the temperature rises
A French electrical transformer failed during extreme heat on 23 June, leaving over 100,000 people without power. High temperatures increasingly cause technology failures across critical infrastructure worldwide.
‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% business rates reduction for pubs and music venues, costing £100m. Industry figures say the measure provides modest relief amid broader cost pressures facing hospitality operators.
Mass job cuts loom at VW as profits fall steeply on China sales slump
Volkswagen reports a steep profit decline and cuts revenue forecasts due to a major sales slump in China, announcing plans to eliminate up to 100,000 jobs.
Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution
Water company executives’ pay rose to £25.3 million despite a government bonus ban and widespread public criticism over pollution and soaring bills, analysis reveals.
ADHD has rewired the workplace – these are the consequences
Employment tribunals increasingly involve neurodivergent workers citing unfair treatment and failure to provide reasonable workplace adjustments, as ADHD and autism diagnoses surge.
‘Weekday games were amazing’: pubs toast extra £150m in World Cup sales
Pubs reported £150m in additional sales during the World Cup tournament, driven by late-night opening permissions and England’s semi-final run, marking the strongest football-related uplift in recent years.
Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
Sir Ian Wood, an Aberdeen-based businessman who transformed his family fishing business into a global engineering powerhouse, has died aged 84. The oil and gas industry leader and philanthropist was one of Scotland’s wealthiest individuals.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire FTSE 100 energy company DCC for £5.75bn, though the deal faces opposition from the company’s founder and major shareholders.
AstraZeneca boss urges western drugmakers to move at ‘Chinese speed’
AstraZeneca’s chief executive warns western pharmaceutical companies must accelerate innovation at ‘Chinese speed’ to avoid losing market share to competitors from China, citing lessons from the automotive industry’s shift to electric vehicles.
JetBlue wins Spirit slots at LaGuardia Airport, eyes move to Marine Air Terminal as airlines fight for space
JetBlue has acquired Spirit Airlines’ slots at LaGuardia Airport and is exploring relocation to the Marine Air Terminal, pending court and regulatory approvals, as airlines compete for limited space at the congested New York hub.
As Honda CR-V leads U.S. sales, automaker teases new American-built pickup truck
Honda confirmed a next-generation Ridgeline pickup truck will be produced in the U.S. following a temporary production halt later this year, with assembly resuming within two years.
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