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PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
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Fed Flexibility and AI Earnings Strengthen the Case for a Year-End Rally
The Federal Reserve's June 2026 meeting marked a significant shift in monetary policy expectations, with the central bank signaling potential interest rate hikes later this year despite holding rates steady at the curre…
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The wealthy Cuban Americans ready and waiting for Havana to fall
At the lavish home of one of Miami's top plastic surgeons, overlooking the Biscayne Bay, some of the wealthiest Cuban-American families in Florida have gathered.
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What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
The largest sportswear brand on the planet, named after the ancient Greek goddess of victory, has been losing of late. Losing sales, losing customers and losing ground to its rivals.
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HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.
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PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
The prime minister has been warned that approving a controversial oil field risks contravening his own sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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ISM’s 24-Month Price Surge Threatens to Complicate the Fed’s Next Move
An economic indicator just hit its highest level in four years, and it is quietly building the case for something most investors thought was off the table until 2027. The manufacturing data, combined with record corpora…
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Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
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The Swap Market Says Treasury and AI Debt Is Not a Problem
I’m spending a lot of time thinking about high interest rates, both for obvious reasons and because I’m reconsidering some of my own long-held views. So I thought I’d have a long talk with someone who has really studied…
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Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
President Donald Trump's push to rename AI may be behind an "unprecedented" rise in registrations for domain names in Slovenia, according to its official national registry.
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Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect
The price of vapes is set to rise as a new tax comes into effect, with the aim of making vaping less attractive to children and young people.
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The AI telling farmers when to harvest
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
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GDP Strength Masks the Fed’s Bigger Problem: An Economy Still Running Hot
Inflation may be increasing at a slower pace than expected, the markets might be cheering, and the Fed will likely soon be cutting, but Diane Swonk isn’t popping Champagne.
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Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
Children should be introduced to the world of work at the start of primary school, says the author of a major report into youth activity in the UK.
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Softer-Than-Feared US Inflation Despite Robust Spending
U.S. inflation rose less than expected in August, while consumer spending remained strong in Washington. The softer price data reduced urgency for another October Federal Reserve rate hike, though one by year-end remain…
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FTSE 100 today: Stocks close lower after cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data
The FTSE 100 was down 54 points as Thursday afternoon wore on, apparently unmoved by the rather more cheerful mood across the Atlantic.
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U.S. core PCE rises 0.2% month-on-month in August, cooler than expected
Consumer prices posted a smaller-than-expected increase in August from a year ago, according to the Federal Reserve's primary inflation gauge, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
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Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
High street bakery brand Greggs has announced plans to shut four of its factories and cut 740 jobs.
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Doubters spur me on: why more women are taking up DIY
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
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Higher Yields Flipped the Math in the Investors’ Favor
During the COVID-19 pandemic-era boom, it almost seemed reckless not to invest in real estate. Low mortgage rates and sustained demand for rentals and fix-and-flip properties delivered tidy returns for investors on a fa…
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Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenya's President William Ruto are set to break ground on a $16bn (£12bn) oil refinery in Lamu, on Kenya's northern coast.
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UK Q2 GDP beats forecasts as services and exports drive growth
Since Labour took office over a year ago, Britain’s economy has delivered mixed signals. Growth briefly surged early in 2025 but has since stalled, inflation remains stubbornly high, and government debt has soared to ne…