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Fri, 24 Jul 2026

How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners, citing forced labour concerns

The tariffs target 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue

A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries

Southwest hired a ship this spring to send fuel from Houston to Los Angeles in case of supply shortages.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits $100

The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

'The Odyssey' is cleaning up for Imax. Expect the momentum to continue

Nolan's "The Odyssey" is racking up box office dollars for Imax and fueling investor confidence that the company will reach record ticket sales in 2026.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

As Honda CR-V leads U.S. sales, automaker teases new American-built pickup truck

The future of the Ridgeline midsize pickup truck had been in flux, and the automaker said there will be a temporary production stoppage for the truck.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Albertsons stock plunges as it says weaker grocery spending will cut into sales and earnings

Shares of Albertsons sank Thursday after the grocer reported softness in its core business and lowered its full-year outlook as a result.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Cyclospora outbreak tests RFK Jr.'s promise to overhaul food system, rebuild trust in CDC

Cyclospora presents a test for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s promise to overhaul the food system and restore confidence in the agencies overseeing it.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

The Bottom Line

What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

American Airlines slashes 2026 earnings outlook as fuel costs spike

American Airlines further cut its 2026 earnings outlook, citing higher fuel costs.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

A tax break for preserving land has drawn IRS scrutiny. Here’s when it still makes sense

For wealthy landowners, conservation easements can still make sense if you avoid these IRS red flags.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Why three automakers dominate the fast-growing hybrid vehicle market

Hybrid sales are surging in the U.S., and Japanese and Korean manufacturers making them are reaping the benefits.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Comcast earnings highlight NBCUniversal strength ahead of planned split

Comcast said earlier this year it would split the cable businesses from the media business, creating two separate publicly traded companies.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

China's Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint venture

Ford and Geely plan for the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028.


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