US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence
Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers. Read More
Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low
The industry has “the toughest year in a generation” as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels. Read More
Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss’s use of company jet
The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol’s travel budget due to media attention and “credible threat actors”. Read More
My dog’s treatment cost £1,600 – vet bills are shocking
The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate. Read More
The Original Factory Shop collapses into administration
Some 1,180 jobs are at risk as the chain’s administrators assess options. Read More
Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe
Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to “past business relationships”. Read More
Aldi to open 40 new UK locations in 2026
New locations include Southam in Warwickshire, Hastings in Sussex, and Amersham in Buckinghamshire. Read More
UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it moves away from Amazon
The parcel delivery giant says it is cutting back on low-profit deliveries for the online retailer. Read More
Pubs given support package after business rates backlash
Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid is worth £1,650 for the average pub. Read More
Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool
Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners. Read More