UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts
The economy expanded by 0.3% in the April-to-June period, ahead of economists’ expectations. Read More
British Gas-owner buys huge LNG terminal for £1.7bn
The takeover will give Centrica greater control of liquified natural gas supplies in the UK. Read More
Claire’s falls into administration with 2,150 jobs at risk
Claire’s has appointed administrators in the UK and Ireland, but its shops will stay open as it considers a possible sale. Read More
Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance. Read More
Average mortgage rates below 5% for first time since Truss budget
Average two-year mortgage rates have fallen to 4.99%, the lowest point since September 2022. Read More
Gatwick baggage screeners to strike on bank holiday
The airport is dismissing claims by Unite that the strikes will affect every outbound flight. Read More
Under-22s should be given free bus passes to get to work, MPs say
A pilot scheme for free travel at any time of day would help them get to work and education, a report says. Read More
Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls
The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election. Read More
Inside Australia’s billion-dollar bid to take on China’s rare earth dominance
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried – and Australia is looking to offer an alternative. Read More
The UK car industry is at a tipping point – can it be saved?
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc… All of this caused short-term disruption – but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry Read More