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Tue, 16 Jun 2026

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026

Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought

The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Centene to offer buyouts to some employees as health insurer cuts costs

The health insurer Centene did not indicate to how many employees were offered buyouts or how much it is aiming to reduce its workforce.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension

The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?

Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in $22bn deal

The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will boost Fox as TV audiences move online.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Fox to buy streaming device maker Roku for $22 billion

Fox, the owner of the news and sports networks, said it has reached a deal to acquire Roku for about $22 billion in enterprise value.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

KFC leans into boneless chicken, new drinks as chain tries to regain market share

KFC is facing more competition from legacy giants and upstarts alike, thanks to the growing global popularity of chicken.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'

The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran

Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff

Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how

Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people

On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Is the convertible heading into the sunset?

UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

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An ambitious project aims to build a business hub to rival Singapore or Hong Kong

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

UK electric car sales target set to be weakened

The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

JetBlue bets big on Fort Lauderdale, from a new airport lounge to an international gateway

JetBlue faces heavy competition from Miami International Airport, an American Airlines stronghold.


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