Canada rail shutdown threatens US supply chains
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would soon move to resolve the work stoppage. Read More
Bangladesh to raise rates, says new bank chief
Soaring prices have been a major concern for the country as its currency comes under pressure. Read More
McDonald’s to open 200 new restaurants in growth drive
‘Drive to’ sites – with a small seating area and no drive-through – will be tested as part of the offer. Read More
Cost of public services drives up government borrowing
Borrowing hit £3.1bn last month, the highest level for July since 2021, official figures show. Read More
Red-hot rent rises cool but tenants still struggling
The cost of renting a newly-let home has risen at its slowest rate for nearly three years, data shows. Read More
Waitrose to open 100 new convenience shops
Waitrose says the move towards convenience shops is in response to consumer habits and demand. Read More
What is the EU visa waiver scheme and how will it work?
Travellers will have to pay €7 for a visa waiver every three years or until their passport expires. Read More
Why retail giant 7-Eleven is on a rival’s shopping list
The firm is deciding whether to remain in Japanese ownership or return to its Northern American roots. Read More
Pensioners urged to claim as winter fuel support cut
Nearly a million people eligible for pension credit do not claim, also excluding them from energy bill help. Read More
UK tech tycoon among six missing after yacht sinks
A total 22 people were on board the superyacht when it went down off the coast of Sicily. Read More