Burnham calls 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.
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.
IRS chief Frank Bisignano may have misled Congress, Democrats say
The IRS alone hemorrhaged more than 31,000 employees as of January in President Trump's government cuts, according to the agency's inspector general.
Tech reporter Joanna Stern asked AI to do 'almost everything' for a year-the No. 1 tool she'll keep using
"I Am Not a Robot" author Joanna Stern integrated dozens of AI applications into her life over the course of a year. She says this one has stuck with ...
Eli Lilly says it will file for approval of next-generation obesity drug in 2027 as it clears two more trials
There are now positive results from five late-stage trials on retatrutide, which Lilly is positioning as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio.
American Airlines slashes 2026 earnings outlook as fuel costs spike
American Airlines further cut its 2026 earnings outlook, citing higher fuel costs.
Southwest Airlines' third-quarter forecast falls short as fuel bill climbs
Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab.
Help for electricity bills as crude oil nears $100
The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity GBP200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
Electricity bills to be subsidised as crude oil nears $100
The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity (AEL) GBP200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated GBP1,100.
Brent crude crosses $100 after claims that tankers were struck off Saudi Arabia
Oil prices rose after attacks on ships in the Red Sea, and U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure.
10-year Treasury yield tops 4.7%, highest since January 2025
U.S. Treasury yields advanced on Wednesday, following oil prices higher, as traders reacted to a slump in weekly claims for unemployment insurance.
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal does not include enrichment, contingent on relations with Israel
The civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, signed Wednesday, will be sent to Congress for review, the Department of Energy said.
UniCredit CEO tells CNBC acquisition of Commerzbank could happen in fourth quarter
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel told CNBC Thursday that the Italian bank could "potentially" acquire Commerzbank in the fourth quarter.
Trump says U.S. will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks after oil tankers targeted in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers with drones and missiles for allegedly violating its maritime blockade.
AARP to Congress: 'We strongly object to fast-tracking Social Security changes'
New legislation aims to break the stalemate on overhauling Social Security. AARP, which advocates on senior issues, says it opposes them.
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal does not include enrichment, Riyadh must join Abraham Accords
"There will be no enrichment of material!" the president said in a Truth Social post.
Ozempic face? Botox boom boosted by 'sagging face' trend, Swiss firm says
The aestetics company hope increased GLP-1 use will fuel demand for treatments addressing facial volume loss, sometimes dubbed "Ozempic face."
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 ...
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