Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
The 2.9% rise in inflation in July had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”. Read More
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over ‘drip pricing’
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers. Read More
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground. Read More
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai’s Star market on Wednesday. Read More
‘Banned over a pair of £2 sandals’: Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app. Read More
Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows. Read More
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared. Read More
From jumpers to slug pellets – how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year. Read More
AI to help planes avoid climate-warming ‘sky graffiti’
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. Read More
Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision followed complaints about “other people’s videos and amplified phone conversations”. Read More