Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
Sales at the US retail giant Walmart grew at their slowest pace for more than six years in the most recent quarter, suggesting American shoppers are under strain.
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Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".
Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog
French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.
The US Treasury Doubles Down on Buybacks
The U.S. Treasury announced yesterday that it will at least double its liquidity-supporting buyback operations for Treasury notes and bonds with 10 or more years to maturity. The current per-operation cap of $2 billion …
Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
The boss of hotel chain Travelodge, Jo Boydell, is stepping down as the group addresses safety issues after a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
President Donald Trump has said the US will inflict "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences" on any country that helps or does business with Iran.
India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
India's beauty brands have been drawing a lot of interest from global capital recently.
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Canada and the US are finalising a highly anticipated trade deal, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney touting it as a success.
I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
At 28, Vivien Wong walked away from an £80,000-a-year accounting job to start making ice cream with her brother.
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
Target has revealed it has received almost $1bn (£733.9m) in tariff refunds from the US government which boosted the retailer's latest profits.
FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as miners rally, offsetting CPI jitters
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 240 points in morning trading Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data reignited fears of persistent price pressures and del…
Track defect found near derailment site - report
A defect was found on railway tracks in East Sussex at the site where a train derailed leaving 30 injured, a report says.
Remarkably Benign UK Food Prices Keep a Lid on Inflation
A material spike in oil and, crucially, natural gas prices this July would make it harder for the Bank of England to avoid hiking rates. We're pencilling in a one-and-done rate rise this summer
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is examining whether the three companies engaged in so-called 'drip pricing', which is an illegal practice where mandatory fees are not included in the headline price shown to…
UK July inflation hits four-month high as energy costs surge
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to do what he can to help Britons through “really hard” times as cost pressures mount after figures showed inflation surging to a four-month high and forecasts for more pain ahead.
Overhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract
The Harland and Wolff shipyard is to spend £3m refurbishing its famous yellow cranes, Samson and Goliath.
Gold’s rally isn’t over, says UBS — what’s behind its $5,400 target?
Gold tested $4,900 during Monday's session before rebounding to test the $5,000 psychological barrier on Tuesday.
Eurozone consumer prices grow by 2.9% year-on-year in July - Eurostat
The Euro (EUR) edges lower against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, hitting session lows at 0.8554 following the Eurozone’s preliminary inflation figures from July. The pair has turned negative in the daily chart, but…
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
The world's biggest humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics made its stock market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday, with its shares soaring by more than 600% in early trading.
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
A wall of white granite towered above a small team of engineers gathered in a California quarry. The ancient, ultra-hard material before them was, to most things, completely impermeable.
'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Single mum Emma Neil was a huge fan of Vinted, using it most days to sell old things and buy clothes for her children.
Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Consumers are increasingly relying on their mobile phone to make payments rather than carrying bank cards, new data shows.
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
A court has heard claims Meta intentionally hooked a generation of children on Facebook and Instagram, as the biggest legal challenge faced by the social media platform began.