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Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns

Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.

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Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

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US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade

It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

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Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

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81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in UK tax crackdown

According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.

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Paul Schmidt, a lead attorney for Meta, heads into an Oakland, California courthouse for the first day of trial in a major lawsuit against the company brought by several state attorneys.

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

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'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.

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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

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US Treasury boosts bond buyback scheme

Wall Street has opened higher, after the US Treasury said it would more than double its bond buybacks.

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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?

While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

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Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis

Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

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'I turned a lockdown hobby into my own business'

Abi Smith started posting baking videos during lockdown and now runs a market stall.

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Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.

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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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What is happening to UK prices?

UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.

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Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs

The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

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UK job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment

Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.

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US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services

Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.

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Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

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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.

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

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Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct

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