US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time
US debt reached $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, the US treasury department said, after the government deficit doubled over the last decade.
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Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial
Meta has taken a “don’t ask, don’t tell” strategy when it comes to the safety of children on its social media platforms, according to a whistleblower who testified during a landmark trial against the company on Tuesday.…
FCA fines and bans former SVS Securities CEO
Mr Hadjigeorgiou was the former director and chief executive officer (CEO) of SVS Securities Plc (SVS), a discretionary fund manager.
US long-term borrowing costs ease after government steps in
Long-term borrowing costs in the US eased on Wednesday after the Treasury department announced it would buy back more debt.
Jaecoo owner Chery takes ‘next step’ in UK push with R&D centre
The Chinese carmaker behind the irreverently nicknamed “Temu Range Rover” is plotting further UK expansion with a major research and development centre in England.
Lewes derailment: images show track defect before incident on hottest day
Rail operators have apologised after a report into last Thursday’s derailment in East Sussex found a track defect on the approach to where the train derailed on the hottest day of the year so far.
British energy bills forecast to hit three-year high this winter
Expected quarterly price cap rise of 4% likely to wipe out benefits of Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills
US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears
The US treasury is doubling its buyback of government debt in an effort to balance out the bond market as officials at the US Federal Reserve remain divided over how to deal with high inflation.
Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
The fallout from the war in Iran cranked up the heat on households last month as energy bills rose - how uncomfortable could inflation get from here?
Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election
Dog food recalled after reports of pets losing their sight
A dog food brand has recalled all of its fresh meals after reports that a recipe change may have caused some animals to develop an eye condition that, if left untreated, can lead to sight loss.
FOMC minutes ahead; Target, Analog Devices to report - what’s moving markets
The upcoming week’s U.S. financial focus centers on the July FOMC meeting minutes, key macroeconomic data including industrial production and preliminary August PMIs, and major corporate earnings reports. The Fed minute…
Hormuz shipping traffic slows as Iran war uncertainty persists - Reuters
An Iranian lawmaker said Tehran would respond in kind if the US used a nuclear weapon against Iran, commenting on a media report about the possibility of such an attack, according to local media on Wednesday.
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
Higher energy bills drove UK inflation up to 2.9% in the year to July, the highest level in four months, according to new figures.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns that all three companies displayed misleadingly low prices to their customers.
Christine Lagarde: Panel remarks about the European economy during a discussion on the global economic outlook at the World Economic Forum
Europe’s post-war growth model rested on three mutually reinforcing pillars. Today, all three are weakening as the international environment changes.
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
The UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say.
Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds
Children’s lungs grew bigger and stronger after the most polluting vehicles were restricted from entering London, a study has found.
OpenAI announces slowing pace of development after hack by rogue agent
OpenAI on Tuesday said it had slowed down the pace of its AI development while it overhauled its research and training systems.
US states accuse Meta of covering up research on teen social media addiction in pivotal trial
Lawyers representing 29 US states have accused Meta of covering up internal research showing Instagram was addictive for teenagers. In a packed courtroom Tuesday, on the opening day of a landmark legal challenge, they s…
SEC Charges Former Executives With Fraud in Connection With $1.9 Billion Collapse of Subprime Auto Lender Tricolor
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, the former CEO, CFO, and Senior Director of Finance, respectively, at Texas-based Tricolor Holdings, LLC, for their rol…
SEC Proposes New Regulation Crypto Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it proposed new rules, titled “Regulation Crypto Assets,” that would create a clear and fit-for-purpose framework for certain investment contracts involving cr…
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Long-term borrowing costs across some of the word's biggest economies hit fresh highs because of concerns over inflation, government debt levels and spending on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
‘A feudal relationship’: Stonegate Pub Partners under scrutiny after complaints of tenant mistreatment
“We’re pleased to welcome Stonegate Pub Partners as a sponsor for the Great British Pub Awards 2026” read a post on the event’s Facebook page. Within minutes it had backfired.