World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies
Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices. Read More
Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints
It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government. Read More
Trump bickers with Powell over Fed renovation costs
Tensions between the president and the Fed Chair were on full display during Trump’s visit. Read More
More traders to challenge rate-rigging convictions
The traders decision to appeal comes after the victory of two other traders in the Supreme Court Read More
US FCC clears $8bn Skydance-Paramount merger
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the deal between Skydance and Paramount, parent of the CBS network. Read More
Female exec captured in viral Coldplay concert clip resigns
The clip showed a man and woman swaying to the music before quickly ducking and hiding from the camera. Read More
Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales
Retailers say theft is “spiralling out of control”, with an increase in organised crime hitting stores. Read More
Warm weather boosted retail sales in June
Supermarkets sold more drinks and fuel sales were up as people “ventured out”, the UK statistics body says. Read More
King meets Modi after India-UK trade deal signed
The free trade deal is expected to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for both countries. Read More
EE and BT network outage resolved, firm says
The government says “EE and BT digital voice calls to 999 have now been restored.” Read More