Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
England’s new prime minister Andy Burnham announced the bus fare cap will revert to £2 from January 2027, a policy expected to cost over £500m and apply to most buses outside London.
Food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here
UK food inflation hit a two-year low in June as supermarket price wars drove down costs for staples like margarine and sugar, though analysts warn higher energy prices could reverse the trend.
Norway’s national oil company profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s state-owned oil company Equinor saw profits nearly double to $11.5 billion in the second quarter, driven by elevated crude prices amid conflict in the Middle East.
Wetherspoon’s issues fourth profit warning in seven months
JD Wetherspoon issues its fourth profit warning in seven months, citing weaker-than-expected sales and rising costs despite World Cup boost.
Inside the Chinese fraud rings stealing billions from banks and retailers
Chinese crime rings are stealing billions from banks and retailers through tap-to-pay fraud schemes, using stolen credit card information to purchase gift cards and merchandise while remaining difficult for authorities to prosecute.
FAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again
The FAA has restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, following eight months of comparable quality findings between Boeing and FAA inspections.