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Homes across UK to get low- or no-interest loans to fund solar panels and heat pumps
The UK government launched the Warm Home Loans scheme on Tuesday, offering interest-free or low-interest loans up to £35,000 for households to install solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries without upfront costs.
Eight in 10 homes in London’s poshest postcodes now sell below asking price, Coutts finds
Eight in 10 properties in London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods now sell below asking price, with values down 5% in the third quarter, according to Coutts research.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted ads via zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, targeting journalists at Al Jazeera and government networks worldwide.
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
The World Bank is encouraging developing countries to adopt ‘small AI’ models that run on mobile phones with low connectivity to accelerate economic development adapted to local needs.
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Specsavers pays £12m dividend to parent company after jump in earnings
Specsavers paid £12m to its parent company after pre-tax profits rose to £429.7m and sales increased 7% to £4.3bn in the year to this February.
Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory
Bernard Matthews Foods is closing its Derby factory by the end of 2026 due to significant financial losses and external economic challenges, following consultations with employee representatives.
Walmart sees sales growth slip as US shoppers feel the squeeze
Walmart’s US sales growth hit a six-year low as consumer spending slowed, particularly among lower-income households dealing with rising fuel prices.
Russia ‘purposefully’ hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says
Russia conducted a major strike on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and damaging critical infrastructure including a children’s hospital. Ukrainian officials say the attack marks the first deliberate targeting of critical infrastructure in the capital in several months.
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
Donald Trump announced a sweeping economic campaign against Iran, threatening significant consequences for any country conducting business with Tehran, marking a shift from military to economic pressure.
Erin Patterson appeal: Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for ‘truly dreadful’ crime, prosecutors say
An Australian court heard arguments that mushroom murderer Erin Patterson committed a “truly dreadful” crime and should never be released from prison, with prosecutors appealing her sentence as inadequate.
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
U.S. government debt exceeded $40 trillion, with the deficit projected to grow by over $2 trillion this year. Meanwhile, a Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting cited by President Trump faces scrutiny from data experts.
Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
A Syrian police officer has been detained after an investigation found he struck a White Helmets volunteer with haemophilia who subsequently died from a brain haemorrhage.
Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Human Rights Watch accuses Russian-controlled paramilitaries in Mali of killing nine civilians, including four children, in early July, alleging Malian military presence during the incident.
FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe
Federal agents raided the Washington home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell amid an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, also seizing his electronic devices at San Francisco airport.
University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations
A Belgian university suspended an American academic who led plagiarism accusations against Jason Arday, the Black ex-Cambridge professor who died last week amid intense public scrutiny.
Israel’s deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 10 people on Wednesday, casting doubt on ceasefire progress just days after U.S. negotiators reportedly urged Israel to reduce military operations.