UK manufacturing output grew for the fourth consecutive month in July at the fastest pace in nearly two years, though geopolitical tensions and Middle East concerns weighed on business sentiment.

Visa is acquiring cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion to strengthen fraud detection capabilities as financial institutions face rising threats from AI-powered scams and account takeovers.

The FAA has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 7 aircraft after nearly a decade of delays following fatal crashes and safety issues. Airlines like Southwest can now begin flying the smallest model in the bestselling family.

YES Network and MSG Networks are transitioning their streaming services from the Gotham app to DAZN, affecting coverage of New York-area professional sports teams.

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% while cautioning that escalating Middle East conflict could push inflation above 4% next year, complicating household finances.

Fuel theft from UK petrol stations has surged to approximately £194,000 daily since conflict in the Middle East began, with incidents rising 20% over five months.

Britain’s AstraZeneca is in talks to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential $400 billion deal that would create the world’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical company.

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.

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.