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The International Monetary Fund released its July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update on Tuesday — and within 24 hours, the single most important assumption the entire report rests on had begun to coll…
AstraZeneca’s rumoured takeover of Bristol Myers Squibb already looked weird, and was met with a lack of enthusiasm by shareholders
The taxi app company Uber and the autonomous technology developer Wayve have been granted the first minicab licences in London, allowing them to offer self-driving taxi rides to paying customers – but…
Next has raised hopes that UK shoppers are still willing to spend despite pressures on household budgets, after the hot summer boosted its clothing sales.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, July 8, an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was “over” after Tehran carried out new attacks on US bases in the Gulf.
AI Security Institute says models by Open AI and Anthropic went rogue during a cybersecurity test and showed a new type of risk
Characters and memorable scenes from back catalogue made available to group of creator fans
More than half of tariff income refunded after supreme court ruled Trump’s levies were illegal
Companies will benefit from easier initial public offering (IPO) listings thanks to changes to the rules from the FCA.
Co-chair David Geale welcomed attendees to the AI Consortium’s (AIC) fourth quarterly meeting, held at the FCA’s offices. Co-chair Sarah Breeden noted that the rapid pace of AI development in financia…
Software group benefits from global systems and accounting practices ‘that enable tax to be shirked’, says union boss
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize…
Electronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn).
Circle Internet Group received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Friday to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A. — a federally chartered national trus…
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca, of Port Lavaca…
Trump’s FCC is developing a measure to bar US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter devices, sources say
Eight of the biggest oil companies amassed profits of more than $90bn (£67bn) in just three months as the Iran conflict sent energy prices soaring and the emissions-fuelled climate crisis caused deadl…
With his $111bn deal to acquire the cable network’s parent company stalled in the courts, Ellison took to courting the public
Farmers and landowners are calling for a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in England and Wales, as they warn of the risk of igniting wildfires.
The Upper Tribunal upheld the FCA's decision to ban Richard Fenech and Heather Dunne from working in financial services.
Gatwick airport is to start development of its second runway after campaigners lost a legal challenge to the plans.
Poetry sales surpassed £8m in the first 30 weeks of 2026 and are expected to reach a record high this year thanks to blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old poem
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount fro…
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"