‘Proteinmaxxing’ could lead to higher prices for infant formula, say experts
The rise of “proteinmaxxing” – a trend in which consumers try to eat as much protein as possible – could lead to higher prices for infant formula, experts warn.
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Turn failing water firms into not-for-profit cooperatives, MPs and mayors tell PM
MPs and mayors close to Andy Burnham have told the prime minister there is a “third way” to gain more control of failing companies, as the row over whether or not to nationalise Thames Water rumbles on.
Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen
During a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, the US treasury secretary Scott Bessent carelessly revealed plans for the US to buy $5bn-$10bn in Japanese yen in a scribbled “to do” list left visible to a Reuters pho…
ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ‘core financial stability’
A senior policymaker at the European Central Bank has said the climate emergency and the breakdown of nature poses a dramatically growing risk to the global economy.
Healey sets budget for late October, promising to ‘spread money and power’ around UK
Andy Burnham’s government has set a date for a late October budget to “spread money and power” out of Westminster as the new prime minister pushes forward his tax and spending plans.
Boss of £300m used-car firm was ousted after ‘orchestrated plan’ by investors, judge rules
A multimillionaire used-car salesman was ousted from his £300m company after “a pre-conceived and orchestrated plan” devised by private equity investors that had backed his business, a high court judge has ruled.
New York sues Kalshi prediction market alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’
Calling it an ‘illegal, unlicensed gambling operation’, state seeks to halt Kalshi’s operations and force it to forfeit profits
Hull funeral director who left bodies to rot in mortuary jailed for 20 years
A funeral director has been jailed for 20 years for leaving dozens of bodies – including a miscarried baby – “rotting” in his mortuary and giving bereaved families the wrong ashes.
Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous’ World Cup plans
Andy Burnham has called on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to resign over his “outrageous” plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Sainsbury’s to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell the Argos retail chain for £120m to allow it to concentrate on its core food business.
‘It ain’t the same’: inside the bitter battle to free Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream in the tub is still great, but the brand’s newest chocolate-covered ice-cream bar on a stick?
FCA advances package of equity market transparency reforms
The FCA has published a package of reforms designed to improve transparency, strengthen access to market-wide information and support confidence in UK equity markets.
UK petrol prices expected to rise to highest this year as US attacks Iran – business live
Live, rolling coverage as the AA says average petrol prices could rise above 159.7p per litre mark set in May
UK house prices up 0.1% in July as buyers remain cautious on interest rates
Economic uncertainty dampened UK house price growth in July as prospective buyers remained cautious about interest rates during the Iran war in what should be the peak housebuying season.
Fifa to push ahead with consultation plan despite backlash and insists ‘nobody is selling football’
Fifa has responded to the threat of boycott from European nations with a statement saying that “nobody is selling football”, while blaming the media for disrupting its consultation process over controversial plans to se…
Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers
England’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in big projects under “transformational” plans to shift power out of Whitehall.
Anthropic’s AI Claude escaped testing environment and hacked organizations
Anthropic said on Thursday its AI Claude model hacked systems of three organizations during testing, days after rival OpenAI revealed a rogue agent had gone on a days-long hacking spree at AI firm Hugging Face.
Could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer
On the tree-lined streets of Wuhan, where cars jostle for space with mopeds and cargo trucks, the malfunctioning of a new type of vehicle has recently been causing chaos on the city’s roads.
Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas
Andy Burnham has said he will take a “pragmatic” approach to oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, saying the government could not ignore the potential energy resources it holds.
Trial date set for individual charged with illegal promotions
Ms Beck entered a not guilty plea and the date of her trial has been set as 12 June 2028.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount
The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates on hold as it warned that a further escalation in the Iran war could drive inflation above 4% next year, adding to cost of living pressures on households.
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of First Interstate Bank
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the following enforcement actions listed below:
Blue Motor Finance Limited enters administration
On 30 July 2026, Blue Motor Finance Limited (BMFL) was placed into administration. Simon Edel, Richard Barker and Alan Michael Hudson of Ernst & Young LLP were appointed as joint administrators.
Child pedestrian casualties are almost five times higher in England’s worst-off areas
The number of children killed or injured crossing roads is almost five times higher in England’s most deprived areas than its wealthiest, official analysis suggests.