by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Business
UK summer job market rebounds significantly due to warm weather and major sporting and cultural events, with hospitality and tourism sectors showing double-digit growth in seasonal hiring.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Business
India is moving toward introducing merchant fees on its UPI digital payments system after a decade of free transactions, potentially affecting the network that enabled rapid adoption across 550 million users.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Business
JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon urges UK Chancellor John Healey against imposing a windfall tax on banks, warning higher levies could reduce jobs and damage the business environment.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Business
Virgin Trains has secured track access approval to run up to 20 daily services between London and continental European cities starting in 2030, challenging Eurostar’s three-decade monopoly on cross-Channel rail routes.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Business
Coffee prices have surged globally, with UK consumers now paying £4-£5 for specialty beverages, reflecting supply chain disruptions from climate events, Vietnam’s drought, Brazil’s frost damage, and tariff impacts.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Business
A BBC investigation across the UK found brazen criminality on High Streets, with over 3,600 shops seized with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader issues affecting British politics and voter behavior.