Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
Japan's competition watchdog has raided some of the country's biggest ice cream makers for allegedly forming a cartel to raise the price of their products.
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
News, business, world affairs and market coverage
Home / World
Japan's competition watchdog has raided some of the country's biggest ice cream makers for allegedly forming a cartel to raise the price of their products.
The boss of Cadbury chocolate-maker Mondelez has defended its decision to continue doing business in Russia but admitted he is "not pleased" the firm's taxes are funding the war with Ukraine.
The boss of Cadbury chocolate-maker Mondelez has defended its decision to continue doing business in Russia but admitted he is "not pleased" the firm's taxes are funding the war with Ukraine.
Elon Musk's SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company after a surge in its share price.
Yum! Brands is selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain in a deal worth $2.7bn (£2bn), the company has announced.
Yum! Brands is selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain in a deal worth $2.7bn (£2bn), the company has announced.
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year high after a surge in global energy prices.
Ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed rescue deal, moving the UK's largest water company closer to public ownership.
Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year-high after a surge in global energy prices.
The government has objected to a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water, in a move which takes the UK's largest water company a step closer to a form of nationalisation.
SpaceX raised $10bn (£7.5bn) more than initially thought when it sold shares to the public on Friday - bringing in a total of $85.7bn.
One of the most valuable assets owned by Lancaster University is stored in beer kegs.
One of the most valuable assets owned by Lancaster University is stored in beer kegs.
Oil prices have fallen and shares risen after the US and Iran said they had agreed a framework deal to end the war, which US President Donald Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
Media giant Fox is buying the streaming firm Roku in a deal the companies say will create the third largest player in US TV by share of viewing.
Motorists in the UK could be facing cheaper fuel prices as a result of the US and Iran reaching an agreement to end their war.
Motorists in the UK could be facing cheaper fuel prices as a result of the US and Iran reaching an agreement to end their war.
The founder of a community organisation which provides free clothes, toys and equipment for children said demand had "never been higher".
Water, phone and broadband companies are willing to give millions of people discounted deals on their bills.
Cases of fraud in the UK have surged with criminals using AI to manipulate people and even marrying victims of romance scams to steal more money.
Staff at Softstar Shoes in Oregon have discovered a newfound enthusiasm for eking out resources and growing profits.
Staff at Softstar Shoes in Oregon have discovered a newfound enthusiasm for eking out resources and growing profits.
We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse site traffic. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies.