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.
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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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.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as senior US officials raised hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
The labor market cooled in 2024, continuing a trend that began in 2022, as employers simultaneously pulled back on hiring but also held onto existing staff, keeping unemployment low and avoiding mass layoffs. Posted wag…
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Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that deals with objections to the use of covert surveillance powers.
Campaigners have lost a bid to take their legal fight against the government over plans for a two-runway operation at Gatwick Airport to the Court of Appeal.
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Q1 FY2026 delivered strong year-on-year growth in box office, admissions, and revenue, with robust content and successful footfall initiatives. Asset-light expansion, cost discipline, and a healthy pipeline support a po…
From trade wars to military wars, anything the US president says can shift markets, and so teams of traders - as well as a host of automated computer systems - monitor his statements to perform trades within seconds.
Profits at BP have surged to the highest since 2022 after the war in the Middle East pushed up oil prices.
Japan’s latest intervention was more than another attempt to frighten speculators away from the yen. The estimated $52.8 billion operation on July 31 would be the largest single-day currency intervention in the country’…
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Twenty five states sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over a wave of tariffs against dozens of countries.
The US Treasury bought Japanese yen last Friday and again Monday morning in its first coordinated intervention in the currency since 2011, following Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. It is only the third such move since 1…
While this summer's hot and dry weather might be enjoyed by sunbathers, it is less than ideal for farmers. Could it also have an effect on the prices we pay for food at the shops?
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Shares of Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd climbed around 2% to hit $98.96 by Thursday afternoon. The Nasdaq-listed company’s stock swung between $93.66 and $101.78, with roughly 5.8 million shares changing hands. Cre…