Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Virgin's plans to run rail services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam have moved closer after it was granted track access by the UK regulator.
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China industrial production slows more than expected in July
We had another month of disappointing data in July as domestic activity fell short of forecasts across the board. The NBS attributed weather effects for the miss, but data has generally been soft since the second quarte…
Time Finance shares jump on £55.1 million buyout offer
Shares of Time Finance jumped sharply on Monday after the UK SME lender announced a proposed takeover worth about £55.1 million.
AstraZeneca scraps late-stage lung cancer trial after data setback
But the pharmaceutical industry says a popular class of targeted cancer therapies could one day replace chemotherapy and its potential for harsh side effects in some cases. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have taken maj…
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations.
Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations.
Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected
Sainsbury's has suspended its use of live facial recognition technology at one of its London branches after a customer was wrongly challenged as a shoplifter and asked to leave.
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m
Ferrari's first ever electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record for a new vehicle sold at auction.
Japan Q2 GDP slides past expectations as capex, private spending slow
Japan's Cabinet Office released preliminary GDP data for April–June 2026 on the 17th, showing seasonally adjusted real GDP grew 0.3% from the previous quarter, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. While the…
How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
Many of us have been with the same bank for years, potentially missing out on hundreds of pounds that rivals are offering us to move to them.
Ferrari’s electric car Luce sells for $40 million at charity auction
Ferrari’s first all-electric vehicle has made history even before reaching its buyer. A bespoke 2026 Ferrari Luce, identified as “Chassis 0” and described as the first production chassis from the Luce programme, sold fo…
Scholastic EVP, pres. CBG Sasha Quinton sells over $1.2m in stock
Quinton Sasha, an officer and EVP, Pres. CBG, reported sales of Scholastic common stock. The transactions were sales at weighted average prices of $43.168, $41.738 and $42.047 per share. The total amount sold across the…
Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
Turning pubs into housing or offices will be made harder as part of changes to government planning rules in England.
Lear Corp director Conrad Mallett Jr. sells $199,742 in stock
Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA - Get Free Report) Director Conrad Mallett, Jr. sold 1,646 shares of Lear stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.35, for a total va…
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
A mobile game made by a developer in Manchester has recently beaten the global phenomenon Minecraft to top Apple's paid games chart.
Earnings Drive Both Bull and Bear Markets
Chicago, IL – August 13, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Amphenol APH as the Bull of the Day and Pilgrim’s Pride PPC as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Uber Technologies …
US presses Apple to avoid Chinese memory chips amid shortage - WSJ reports
Apple is reportedly evaluating memory chips produced by Chinese manufacturer CXMT for potential use in its devices, including iPhones and MacBooks, according to reports covered by Fox Business. The move comes as the com…
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
The Tax-Refund Spending Boom Is Over — And Retail Sales Just Rolled Over
Consumer spending and broad business investment support revenue growth, record profit margins and record earnings across the economy.
THINK Ahead: UK Inflation and Labour Market Data Plus July Fed Minutes
The US government releases a monthly report on the labor market that encompasses two surveys: a survey of households and a survey of establishments. The establishment survey found that, in July, employment declined by 2…
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Disposal barbecues have been temporarily banned from sale over fears they pose a "significant risk to the public" as drought and heatwave conditions continue to grip the UK.
The Iran Squeeze: How Far Can Trump Push Without Breaking the Oil Market?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions — but he's now betting that another financial squee…
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The UK's electric vehicle (EV) sales target could be cut after the government launched a review following pressure from car makers.
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Hollywood actress and singer Selena Gomez is being sued by five investors who backed Wondermind Global, a mental health business she founded with her mother.