Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world
The dolls have almost tripled their maker’s profits – and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power. Read More
New emissions guidance for oil and gas projects
This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw. Read More
Interest rates held at 4.25% as Bank hints at further cuts to come
The central bank decides to hold interest rates at 4.25% with inflation remaining above its target level. Read More
Millions more to get £150 off energy bills
The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. Read More
Old meter switch-off is pushed back
Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says Read More
Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? Read More
Japan’s Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact
Nippon agreed to give a “golden share” to the US government to win approval of the takeover. Read More
Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil
The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens. Read More
HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an “appalling mess”. Read More
Chocolate prices soar as UK inflation stays at highest in over a year
Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%. Read More