‘We had to get out of the way’: The backlash over delivery robots
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up. Read More
Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office. Read More
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall. Read More
Apple to raise prices as AI pushes up chip costs
The firm’s outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected. Read More
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. Read More
Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump’s Iran deal remains
The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh’s first meeting in charge of the central bank. Read More
Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
The Transport Secretary was aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by the autumn. Read More
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures. Read More
Inflation remains at 2.8%, slightly lower than expected
Transport costs were rising the fastest, while the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages fell slightly. Read More
‘It’s a unique scenario’ – Inside Lidl’s first ever pub
The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a ‘world first’ for the brand. Read More