The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices have surged globally, with UK lattes now regularly exceeding £4 and US prices approaching £5, driven by climate disruption, supply chain inflation, and tariff impacts.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation across the UK uncovered organized crime on High Streets, including underground cigarette tunnels and illegal goods networks, revealing how street-level criminality shapes British politics and voter behavior.
Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer
The government has commissioned an independent review to examine business rate valuations for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, with the study to report findings by March 2027.
Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests
Graduate job vacancies fell to 8,383 in July, down 46% from 15,397 a year earlier, as employers cite AI adoption and rising employment costs for reduced entry-level hiring.
A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one
The delayed Paramount-Skydance-WBD merger due to antitrust challenges from state attorneys general is creating uncertainty across the media industry, potentially chilling other major deals.
Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees
Main Street Sports, a defunct regional sports network operator, sued Comcast and Charter Communications for allegedly underpaying licensing fees during early 2026 when the networks broadcast NBA and NHL games.