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.