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MoneyTower blocks demolition is 'least worst option'
A councillor defends a plan to close four sub-standard tower blocks and uproot hundreds of residents.
MoneyJuly’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body finds Shoppers stayed away from UK high streets during last month’s heatwave temperatures , with many choosing to buy online instead as the mercury in
AgricultureCountry diary: Wensleydale sheep have their day in the sun | Andrea Meanwell
Garstang, Lancashire: With fedora and broken shepherd’s crook, I was a judge at an agricultural show, inspecting the mouths and fleeces of some fantastic breeds As I walked across the show field in the sunshine on my way to the secretary’s tent, my shepherd’s
MoneyFlats left empty for nearly four years over claim
The council says the block of 34 flats is still not safe to occupy and an insurance claim is pending.
MoneyMore affordable homes needed in the countryside
A council has said cheaper homes are essential for rural communities to survive.
AgricultureAfter decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback
Forty years ago there were more than 22 sheep to every New Zealander, but wool prices and production declined with the uptake of synthetic alternatives John Hargreaves’ family has farmed sheep and beef in Kaiwaka, north of Auckland, for generations. In the 196
BusinessTrump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.
BusinessMeta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.
BusinessWhy airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
BusinessArgos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
MoneyConservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.
BusinessEasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
BusinessDiageo to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs in turnaround plan
New CEO Dave Lewis lifts investors’ spirits by promising strategic overhaul worthy of his nickname ‘Drastic Dave’ Diageo’s new chief executive has unveiled plans to nearly double Guinness production while hacking back a “significant” proportion of its 30,000-s
BusinessFirst OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
BusinessTrains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre
Passengers awaiting Northern and TransPennine trains advised not to travel, with cancellations and other services delayed Trains across parts of north-west England have ground to a halt after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway in
BusinessParamount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she will not intervene in £85bn deal after securing guarantees on Channel 5 The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she will not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, removing one of th
BusinessEasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm
Airline says it has accepted offer from Apollo Global Management after rival bidder Castlelake walks away EasyJet has formally agreed to a £5.7bn takeover from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management. The airline announced it had accepted a firm offer
BusinessCashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
AgricultureAre bluetongue-infected midges on the way from the UK?
If weather conditions allow the migration of infected midges from the UK across the Irish Sea to Ireland this autumn, we could see increased cases of bluetongue here. According to the National Disease Control Centre (NDCC) in Ireland, there has been a signific
BusinessFifa World Cup ad income boosts Fox’s revenue to $4.21bn in fourth quarter
Average cost of a 30-second spot during tournaments airing on Fox was reportedly between $200,000 and $750,000 Fox Corp, parent company of Fox News and the US broadcaster of the Fifa World Cup, reported revenue up 28% to $4.21bn in the fiscal fourth quarter, t
BusinessHospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.
MarketsCastlelake walks away from easyJet, clearing way for Apollo Global – as it happened
Downturn in UK and eurozone construction eases while in financial markets, European shares rise and Brent crude hovers around $80 a barrel Max Jones , director and head of construction at Lloyds, was more upbeat. A further improvement this month suggests confi
BusinessOctopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
Union says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome its involvement GMB is pushing for union recognition at the UK’s largest energy company, Octopus Energy, known as a progressive organisation with a focus on renewable energ
AgricultureHeatwaves impact winter and summer crops across Europe
Recent heatwaves have severely impacted many winter and summer crops growing across Europe, according to Brussels. In essence, the continuing dry weather shortened the grain-filling phase of winter crops and brought forward the harvest, which has already been
BusinessShorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
BusinessRaleigh bike brand faces chop after owner begins insolvency proceedings
Fate of historic bicycle name in hands of administrators after Netherlands-based Accell Group fails to find buyer The bicycle company that owns the historic Raleigh brand has started insolvency proceedings after failing to find a buyer. The Netherlands-based A
BusinessOwner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
Business‘Mamma mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo
Profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game firm records quarterly sales drop Nintendo has reported a jump in profits, as the Japanese game maker’s earnings were buoyed up by a long-awaited refund on Donald Trump’s tariffs. T
BusinessCar washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
Business‘Do we really need huge cruise ships here?’ Fears £150m Falmouth Docks plan threatens habitats – and town itself
Plans involve dredging and expanding docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annually Janavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into d
BusinessExclusive: Major Republican fundraiser winning contracts from Trump administration, emails reveal
Palmer Luckey has donated $5.9m to Republicans and bundled more, while reaping billions in Pentagon contracts Wealthy Republicans on the west coast received an emailed invitation in July to an upcoming fundraiser titled “Keep the Senate”. The email, obtained b
EconomyMost Americans view rising living costs as biggest barrier to a better life, survey finds
When asked to detail what would make a better life in three to five years, 60% of US adults said greater financial security Americans may seem increasingly divided on beliefs and values, but in a new survey of more than 30,000 adults from across the country sp
BusinessPositive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding
Firm lifts outlook, saying it is well placed to benefit from PM’s focus on new homes despite cost pressures from Iran war The UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook for the full year, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from the prime minister Andy
BusinessTech companies know everything about me – so why do they try to sell me so much rubbish? | Joel Snape
No, Amazon, I do not want to buy another version of the thing I just bought, or any other random object I don’t recognise or understand We live, as I’m sure someone’s chief growth officer has recently boasted on an earnings call, in a golden age for data captu
Business'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?
BusinessThousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.
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