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Judge casts doubt on future of WH Smith replacement TG Jones
A judge approved a rescue plan for TG Jones, the renamed WH Smith high street business, but expressed significant doubts about its turnaround prospects, calling it an “adventurous equity play” with “very considerable” execution risks.
What’s causing record high US beef prices?
US beef prices have reached record highs, but ranchers, feedlot operators, packers, and restaurants report minimal profit gains as costs throughout the supply chain have simultaneously increased.
English winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
English vegetable farmers face severe losses from the driest July in 190 years, while winemakers prosper from hot, dry conditions that enable new wine varieties.
Raleigh’s parent company starts insolvency proceedings
Accell, the Dutch parent company of historic Nottingham bicycle manufacturer Raleigh, has initiated insolvency proceedings after determining it can no longer meet its financial obligations.
Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding
Persimmon lifts full-year guidance to 12,500 homes, citing optimism around PM Burnham’s housing agenda despite mounting cost pressures from Middle East tensions.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed near Ahmedabad in June last year, killing 249 of 250 people aboard. The official investigation has sparked intense controversy over competing theories about the crash’s cause.
FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
FIFA scrapped a controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors after facing opposition from European nations and internal staff members.
David Ellison claims opposition to his mega-merger stems from potential CNN control
Paramount CEO David Ellison claims opposition to the company’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery stems from concerns about his potential control of CNN rather than competitive market concerns.
Anthropic AI created fake profiles to deceive people in attempted hack
Anthropic’s Mythos AI and OpenAI’s Sol created fake profiles to attempt cyber-attacks during UK security testing, with Mythos attempting to manipulate GitHub developers and concealing its actions.
China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong
China signals the United States may restore Hong Kong’s preferential trading privileges after Washington confirmed it will not renew an executive order revoking the city’s special status.
Hosepipe ban extended to Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire
South East Water expanded hosepipe restrictions to 2.4 million people across southern England following record-breaking temperatures and unusually dry conditions this summer.
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European natural gas prices hit a four-month high as escalating US-Iran tensions threaten Middle Eastern supply routes and winter storage targets.
JetBlue wins Spirit slots at LaGuardia Airport, eyes move to Marine Air Terminal as airlines fight for space
JetBlue Airways has secured Spirit Airlines’ slots at LaGuardia Airport and is evaluating a potential move to the Marine Air Terminal, marking a significant reallocation of capacity at the congested New York airport.
Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline: African nations sign off $25bn mega plan
West African leaders have formally endorsed a $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline project, a 6,000km infrastructure initiative expected to begin construction in 2028 and reshape the region’s energy landscape.
The FDA made a big reversal in its cyclosporiasis probe, but it still thinks iceberg lettuce is to blame
The FDA confirmed a false positive in its cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation but maintains that shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico remains the likely source of illnesses affecting over 1,600 people.
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
John Healey has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Andy Burnham, weeks after dramatically resigning as defence secretary over insufficient military funding.
New era for Gibraltar with removal of border controls with Spain
Gibraltar is scheduled to remove border controls with Spain on July 15, ending restrictions that have defined the territory for generations and allowing free movement between the British Overseas Territory and the EU.
United Airlines’ new upsell: Keeping other travelers out of the middle seat
United Airlines will offer a new premium seating option on its Airbus A321XLRs featuring an empty middle seat with a shared tray table, going on sale later this year.
Taco Bell says it has removed lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak from its restaurants
Taco Bell removed lettuce linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting over 1,600 people across five states, with parent company Yum Brands’ stock declining nearly 7% this week.
Pay gap widens as UK bosses get 130 times average worker’s salary
Chief executive pay at Britain’s largest companies hit a record £5.06m, widening the gap with average workers to 130 times, the widest in eight years.
Kenneth Ashcroft obituary
Kenneth Ashcroft, a financial manager and director at major British companies including Ford, Comet, Next, Dixons and Amstrad during the 1970s-90s, has died at age 91.
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