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Wed, 20 May 2026

China confirms it will buy 200 Boeing jets after Trump-Xi summit

The two sides will also work towards an extension to the tariffs truce they agreed in October, China's Commerce Ministry said.

Wed, 20 May 2026

Target is set to report first-quarter earnings, offer read on consumer

Target has been struggling with a sales slump and decreased customer traffic, though CEO Michael Fiddelke has said the retailer is poised for a turnaround.

Wed, 20 May 2026

UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

Tue, 19 May 2026

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say

Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online

The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government

Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop

The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.

Tue, 19 May 2026

The AI economy is rewriting the American Dream — and blue-collar workers are poised to win

AI-driven hiring slowdowns are hitting some entry-level jobs for college graduates as companies like Ford and AT&T ramp up recruiting for skilled trade workers.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Mortgage rates surge to highest level since July

Mortgage rates continued to move higher Tuesday on uncertainty over the war with Iran. They are at the highest level since last July.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco

The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.

Tue, 19 May 2026

NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal

Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Home Depot says core shopper is resilient in the face of higher gas prices, sales rise 5%

Home Depot beat Wall Street's expectations on the top and bottom lines, even as some shoppers pulled back on larger projects.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff

Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war

The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Here’s why car wash real estate is cleaning up

The car wash business has evolved markedly over the last decade as private equity investors flock to the recurring revenue.

Tue, 19 May 2026

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

Tue, 19 May 2026

St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living

People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a "rich island like Jersey".

Tue, 19 May 2026

Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos

Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Startup backed by American Eagle CEO reaches unicorn status in latest funding round

Radar, a hardware and software company that helps retailers better manage inventory and cut back on theft, is now valued at over $1 billion.


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