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US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 9:47am
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.

Monzo down as some users unable to make card payments or transfers

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 9:13am
The digital bank said it was "rolling out a fix and moving quickly" to get the service working again

Track defect found near derailment site - report

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 9:06am
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.

Track defect found near derailment site - report

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 9:06am
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.

Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:27am
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:27am
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:27am
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:19am
The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:08am
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

Limit reduced for branded school uniform items

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 4:44am
The States says the school uniform policy should be "a welcome relief" for families' budgets.

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 4:11am
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 4:11am
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 4:02am
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”.

Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 2:19am
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

UK inflation rises to 2.9%

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 1:23am
The cost of things is now rising at a faster pace compared with last month.

Minimum wage comments are 'madness', says business

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:13am
Businesses, charities and politicans have reacted to criticism of the minimum wage by a minister.

Overhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:10am
It is part of an investment of almost £100m as Harland & Wolff's Spanish owners prepare it for a major defence contract.

Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:56pm
The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.

Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 9:41pm
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.

Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 9:09pm
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

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