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Mon, 04 May 2026

What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem

The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.

Mon, 04 May 2026

Samsung family pays off record $8bn inheritance tax bill

The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm's late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died in October 2020.

Mon, 04 May 2026

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

Sun, 03 May 2026

Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels

Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

Sun, 03 May 2026

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Sun, 03 May 2026

Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

Sun, 03 May 2026

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

Sat, 02 May 2026

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

Sat, 02 May 2026

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Sat, 02 May 2026

Weight loss and hair loss: The growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It's creating a formerly untapped but growing market for hair treatment products.

Sat, 02 May 2026

Spirit Airlines could shut down overnight. Here's what travelers need to know

What travelers who are ticketed on Spirit Airlines need to know if the carrier shuts down.

Fri, 01 May 2026

Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down after failing to reach deal for bailout lifeline

Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week failed to yield a deal.

Fri, 01 May 2026

Trump says he's raising EU auto tariffs to 25%

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs earlier this year, and Europe warned that its trade deal with Washington could be in jeopardy.

Fri, 01 May 2026

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Fri, 01 May 2026

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

Fri, 01 May 2026

Why you won't find Kentucky Derby bets on prediction platforms

The Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday in Louisville. Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are sitting the race out.

Fri, 01 May 2026

The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

Fri, 01 May 2026

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says

Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

Fri, 01 May 2026

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

Fri, 01 May 2026

Smoothie King plots expansion as wellness trends boost sales

Smoothie King's system-wide sales have climbed 64% over the last five years.


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