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Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream

There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever

Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Why is Selena Gomez being sued?

BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner

The group that includes Jeff Bezos has an option to become the majority shareholder within the next year.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'

New CEO Josh D'Amaro has said his strategy for continued growth at Disney is centered around storytelling, intellectual property and technology.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay

Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers

The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Housing investors say this is their worst market in at least 3 years

Mortgage rates hit a recent low at the end of February but rose sharply at the start of the war with Iran. They are now at their highest level in over a year.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

The ‘20% rule’ behind Giorgos Tsetis’ blueprint for a new kind of family office

Family offices are built to be patient with their money. Giorgos Tsetis is not.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Monterey Car Week auctions could hit a record $500 million, with help from younger buyers

A new generation of millennials and Gen Zers is taking over the collecting market from baby boomers and bidding up modern supercars at Monterey Car Week.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct

The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding

Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse

US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.


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