UK services sector returns to growth in July
The UK's economy returned to growth in May, but the expansion was modest as businesses were affected by the impact of the Iran war.
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Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
Andy Burnham will tell firms bidding for public contracts to prove they are creating jobs rather than meeting green and social targets in a bid to get more people into work.
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as senior US officials raised hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
Earnings call transcript: Kimco Realty tops Q2 2026 estimates, lifts outlook
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Earnings call transcript: Harmony Biosciences tops Q2 2026 EPS views, shares rise 8%
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Palantir Delivers Another Perfect Quarter and Raises Guidance Above Estimates
August 4, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT. Clorox (CLX) shares climbed 6.5% in recent trade, but significant challenges continue. Trailing net margin slipped to 8.7% from 11.4% a year earlier. Fourth-quarter FY 2026 net income dropp…
U.S. job openings softer than expected, pulling back further from two-year high
The labor market cooled in 2024, continuing a trend that began in 2022, as employers simultaneously pulled back on hiring but also held onto existing staff, keeping unemployment low and avoiding mass layoffs. Posted wag…
Campaigners denied appeal over Gatwick expansion
Campaigners have lost a bid to take their legal fight against the government over plans for a two-runway operation at Gatwick Airport to the Court of Appeal.
Why is IDEXX Laboratories stock rallying today?
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FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as miners lead, Houthi strike stirs Gulf risk
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
What is Trump Media's Truth API and why is it controversial?
From trade wars to military wars, anything the US president says can shift markets, and so teams of traders - as well as a host of automated computer systems - monitor his statements to perform trades within seconds.
Goldman sees oil staying in $80-90 range barring U.S.-Iran deal or escalation
Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs said it expects Brent crude to trade within an $80-90 per barrel range until there is either confirmation of a new U.S.-Iran deal or a significant escalation in attacks and targets in the …
The Boom Daily: Yen Defence, AI Deflation and Korea’s Hangover
Japan’s latest intervention was more than another attempt to frighten speculators away from the yen. The estimated $52.8 billion operation on July 31 would be the largest single-day currency intervention in the country’…
Earnings call transcript: Saregama India jumps on strong Q1 2026 growth
Q1 FY2026 delivered strong year-on-year growth in box office, admissions, and revenue, with robust content and successful footfall initiatives. Asset-light expansion, cost discipline, and a healthy pipeline support a po…
BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
Profits at BP have surged to the highest since 2022 after the war in the Middle East pushed up oil prices.
Is Bessent Buying Yen in Support of US Bonds?
The US Treasury bought Japanese yen last Friday and again Monday morning in its first coordinated intervention in the currency since 2011, following Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. It is only the third such move since 1…
Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that deals with objections to the use of covert surveillance powers.
Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?
While this summer's hot and dry weather might be enjoyed by sunbathers, it is less than ideal for farmers. Could it also have an effect on the prices we pay for food at the shops?