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Hyundai is forecast to outsell Ford in the third quarter for the first time, marking a significant shift in U.S. automotive market rankings amid stronger hybrid vehicle sales.
The UK’s food and drink trade deficit reached £21bn in the first half of 2026, its largest since 2000, as Brexit, Middle East conflict, and US tariffs reduced exports while imports surged.
TalkTalk is moving toward selling its consumer and broadband operations to avoid administration, with deals reportedly near completion that could preserve approximately 900 jobs.
The UK Prime Minister has hinted the government could end the state pension triple lock policy, previously considered politically untouchable, to fund a new national care service.
Chancellor John Healey will deliver Labour’s first Budget on 28 October, outlining tax and spending plans while facing constraints from pre-election promises not to raise income tax, National Insurance, or VAT.
Beaverbrooks’ managing director called on the government to halt cost increases, citing a 9% fall in operating profit due to higher employer national insurance contributions and the minimum wage.
