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Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.
Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after sliding by 8%.
Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.
Trump to host Netanyahu amid diplomatic efforts to restart U.S.-Iran talks
Nasdaq futures drop on AI chip worries ahead of pivotal earnings
South Korea eyes $19.8 billion Texas power plant investment
High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China’s uneven growth
Earnings parade ahead; Fed meeting to begin - what’s moving markets
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England
The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
Some people's chats with Claude AI made publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.
Australia’s sudden housing chill seeps into economy
Morning Bid: Chips jolted as momentum shifts in AI
India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll
RBA’s chief unsure if more rate hikes needed to tame inflation
Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.
Average income down in real terms, survey says
The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published.
Dollar hits one-month high on lingering chances of Fed hike
Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
USTR’s Greer says Trump’s latest tariffs won’t have an economic impact
Oil plunges, stocks ’n’ bonds shrug
How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plans
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
Mexico economy likely rebounded in second quarter
US Treasury removes 84 names from sanctions lists
Trump calls for Fed to cut rates, says US should lead globally
Trump says Fed should lower interest rates
IMF chief says Argentina in stronger fiscal position after reforms
Euro zone bond yields drop as oil prices ease
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked deraili…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat
UK PM Burnham rules out stamp duty changes in upcoming budget
U.S. Treasury yields fall as oil drops on Iran pause
Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn
Oil market scenarios: escalation vs. standstill as Hormuz remains closed
Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says
Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.
Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election
U.S. core capital goods orders rise 0.9% in June
China accuses US of ’AI hegemonism’, threatens countermeasures over potential probes
Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China's most valuable listed firm
The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
China says US committed to 20% tariff cap in trade talks
China opposes US ’forced labour’ tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled
Could oil at $120 finally push the Bank of England into a rate hike?
S&P cuts Bangladesh outlook to negative on growth concerns
US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal
Fed decision this week "unusually uncertain," Goldman says
Putin warns of inflation risks in Russia
IMF chief visits Argentina as 2027 debt hurdle looms
China calls on US to stop AI sanctions
German firms delay investments as energy costs climb, lobby group says
Poland may act on fuel prices if volatility persists, PM says
China opposes US tariffs on goods over forced labor claims
Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress
Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as ’a close call’
US appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order
China’s June gold imports via Hong Kong drop 5% from May
Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor’s shock exit
Red Sea shipping decelerates after Houthi attacks on Saudi ships - Reuters
Wall St futures rise as US, Iran pause hostilities
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Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk
Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a tr…
ECB’s Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves
Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound
Take Five: A crude summer
U.S., Iran pause fighting; earnings parade this week - what’s moving markets
Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.
Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo resigns unexpectedly; rupiah slips
Analysis-Germany’s sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation
Morning Bid: Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold
Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build
Singapore central bank surprises with second straight policy tightening
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Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high
Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport
Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.