EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
No-frills airline EasyJet has agreed to be taken over in a £5.7bn deal by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor dropped out.
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Palantir Earnings Provide Hope for the Software Sector
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
More than 1,900 small high street businesses including mini-marts, vape shops and car washes are licensed to sponsor foreign workers under a specialist scheme intended for high-earning individuals despite visa rules bei…
Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
Raleigh owner starts insolvency proceedings
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
'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?
Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Facebook owner Meta says an issue during an evaluation by an independent testing company allowed one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models to connect to the internet and hack another organisation's system.
Australia trade swings to June surplus, beats forecasts as exports rebound
Australia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of A$1,929 million in June, according to official data released today, defying market expectations of a A$1,100 million deficit. The surprise surplus, driven by stronger-than…
Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
Yet another summer heatwave could be on the way to make your commute sweaty and your workplace stuffy.
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a m…
Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
US President Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through customs officials.
US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
With US beef prices soaring to record highs, you might think that South Dakota cattle rancher Eric Gropper would be celebrating.
US Construction Spending Exposes a Deepening Investment Divide
New Delhi: “We’ve become used to it – the constant headaches, the breathing problems,” says Mohammad Irfan, an e-rickshaw driver in Rohini, Delhi, summing up the fatigue many feel as the Air Quality Index (AQI) oscillat…
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds hit $100bn
Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through US customs officials.
US Service Sector Remains Robust, but Hiring Weakness Persists
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…
U.S. services sector growth edges higher in July - ISM
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…
Deutsche Bank Thinks the Next Market Accident May Begin as a Non-Event
You've probably noticed that many people are saying we're in an AI bubble. "OpenAI's Sam Altman sees AI bubble forming," CNBC reports. "Fears of an AI bubble are growing," NBC News states. "AI Is the Bubble to Burst The…
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal which will allow creators to use clips from Disney films, including its subsidiaries, in their videos.
Bellring earnings missed by $0.07, revenue topped estimates
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
Andy Burnham will tell firms bidding for public contracts to prove they are creating jobs rather than meeting green and social targets in a bid to get more people into work.
Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
This year's harvest could be the worst on record as farmers warn the exceptionally dry spring and summer could lead to "shrinkflation" in UK supermarkets.
UK services sector returns to growth in July
The UK's economy returned to growth in May, but the expansion was modest as businesses were affected by the impact of the Iran war.
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.