Inflation is heating up but don’t expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months. Source:…
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over ‘drip pricing’
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront…
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
The 2.9% rise in inflation in July had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran…
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday. Source: BBC News
‘Banned over a pair of £2 sandals’: Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app. Source: BBC…
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared. Source: BBC News
Carney’s final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs – though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many…
From jumpers to slug pellets – how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year. Source: BBC News
Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision followed complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations". Source: BBC News
Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says. Source: BBC…