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Thu, 03 Sep 2026

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe

The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century

The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "In God we trust".

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one

The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says

Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections?

Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable

The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO

Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage

More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'

There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Southwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come

The airline is partnering with Chase on the effort, saying it wants to build on that company's Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring

The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Ford's production of highly profitable Super Duty trucks hits 20-year high as it recovers from supplier fires

Ford reported its eighth consecutive month of year-over-year U.S. new vehicle sales declines in August.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade

There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

American Airlines continues premium push with redesigned Boeing planes

American Airlines is adding its most premium seats to its largest planes, which it uses for its most popular long international flights.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night

Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway

Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders

A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices


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