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Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On

Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Ticket prices rise for Macklemore solo concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal

Ticket prices are rising for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestine comments.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran

The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit

Leaders of six major auto trade groups joined to sign a letter to the president.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push

Disney has hired a chief technology officer, a newly minted role for the company, as it looks to further its embrace of tech under CEO Josh D'Amaro.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Wendy's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles

One of Wendy's biggest U.S. franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says

The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Why more companies are fighting over consumers' beauty, health and wellness spending

As consumers prioritize holistic retail purchases, beauty, health and wellness are increasingly converging into one category and one consumer budget.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic

Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal

Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say

A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange

Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group

Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs

A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'

New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices

Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Early Bowie music available to stream for first time

Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.


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