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UK Economy May Have Lost £4.4 Billion in Output Due to Heatwaves, Analysis Suggests
UK economy may have lost £4.4 billion in output due to heatwaves, analysis suggests.
3 hours ago
Wall Street Giants Inject $500 Billion into Nvidia for AI Data Centres
Wall Street firms have committed a substantial $500 billion to Nvidia, earmarking the funds for the development of new data centres crucial for the escalating demands of artificial intelligence projects.
20 hours ago
Women Outperform Men in Investment Returns Despite Lower Participation Rates
New analysis indicates women achieve higher investment returns than men, yet a significantly smaller proportion of women in the UK engage in investing compared to their male counterparts.
Yesterday
Sila Lands $1.4 Billion Pentagon Loan for Battery Materials Production
Battery materials startup Sila has secured a $1.4 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Defense to scale up its Washington State factory amid rising military demand for advanced batteries.
10 August 2026
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Thousands Risk Losing £150 Energy Bill Discount Over Registration Deadline
Many consumers could miss out on a £150 discount on their energy bills if they are not correctly named on their household accounts before an upcoming deadline.
10 August 2026
Iran Demands Conditions Met to Reopen Vital Strait of Hormuz After UAE Ship Incident
Iran's military has declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States agrees to its six conditions, following reports a United Arab Emirates ship was targeted in the strategic waterway.
9 August 2026
Trump Administration Levies 15% Tariff on Key Chip Material to Counter China
The Trump administration has imposed a 15% tariff on a critical chip manufacturing material, a move aimed at bolstering US companies against growing competition from China's semiconductor industry.
7 August 2026
US Economy Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July, Defying Expectations
The US economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, marking a significant downturn that contradicted analyst predictions of an employment increase.
7 August 2026
US Economy Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July, Global Food Prices Hit Three-Year High
The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, government data showed, delivering a blow to President Donald Trump’s economic platform, while global food commodity prices have climbed to a three-year high.
7 August 2026
Mexico Deploys 1,500 Troops to Avocado Belt After US Import Halt
Mexico has deployed more than 1,500 soldiers to its primary avocado-producing state of Michoacán following a US decision to suspend export inspections, threatening a vital trade relationship.
7 August 2026
Trump Administration Pays RWE €1.06 Billion to Halt Offshore Wind Projects
The US government will pay European energy giant RWE over €1 billion to terminate offshore wind leases, following President Trump's long-standing criticism of wind energy projects.
7 August 2026
EasyJet Agrees to £5.7bn Takeover by Apollo Global Management
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management, bringing an end to a protracted bidding process.
6 August 2026
Ford Unveils 'Fathom' Electric Pickup Starting at $28,000
Ford's new 'Fathom' electric pickup truck will start at an aggressive $28,000, marking its first vehicle built on the Universal Electric Vehicle platform designed for profitability.
6 August 2026
Major Oil Firms Reap $93 Billion in Profits Amid War and Climate Crisis
The Iran conflict windfall has sparked calls for oil and gas supermajors to pay for environmental damage and fund a rapid transition to renewable energy.
5 August 2026
FIFA Scraps World Cup Investment Scheme After Financial Scrutiny
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans for a new commercial venture tied to the World Cup, a decision that followed widespread financial scrutiny and a public loss of confidence from European football's governing body, UEFA.
4 August 2026
UK Fuel Thefts Soar to £200,000 Daily Amid Iran War Price Hikes
British petrol stations are losing almost £200,000 in fuel daily due to thefts, an industry analysis reveals, marking a fifth consecutive monthly rise since the Iran war began.
3 August 2026
AstraZeneca Holds Talks with Bristol Myers Squibb for $400bn Merger
Britain’s AstraZeneca is in discussions to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb, a deal that could create the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker.
3 August 2026
Apple Warns of Mac, iPhone Supply Constraints as Shares Plunge
Tech giant Apple has cautioned investors about upcoming supply chain restrictions for its flagship products, leading to a significant drop in its share price.
1 August 2026
