How Carney plans to sell Canada to the world’s biggest investors
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting an investment summit in Toronto to attract global capital to Canada following a deteriorating trade relationship with the United States.
Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants
UK rental costs are accelerating after a three-year slowdown, with property website Zoopla predicting annual rent rises of 4-5% by year-end as fewer homes become available for rent.
Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled
Rail passengers in Britain will gain automatic rights to travel on competing operators’ trains at no extra cost when their service is cancelled, effective later this week.
Thames Water redraws mega-reservoir plan amid local opposition
Thames Water has revised plans for a massive Oxfordshire reservoir amid local opposition and cost concerns, with estimates climbing to £5.5bn-£7.5bn from an initial £2.2bn projection.
GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers’ century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are expanding beyond automotive manufacturing into U.S. military contracts and energy storage systems, potentially creating new revenue streams as traditional vehicle sales decline.
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The US will ban imports of Canadian alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes starting September 29, escalating a months-long trade war after Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on American products.