Mergers Jun 16, 2026 Pizza Hut Sold to Two Firms for $2.7 Billion Yum China will acquire Pizza Hut’s locations in mainland China. The private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy its locations in the United States and elsewhere. Pizza Hut Sold to Two Firms for $2.7 Billion Yum China will acquire Pizza Hut’s locations in mainland China. The private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy its locations in the United States and elsewhere. See more
UK news Jun 17, 2026 Wednesday briefing: In a new era of far-right organising, how can we tackle hate? In today’s newsletter: The far right are using social media to foster division, from Southampton to Belfast, but there are calls for clear and urgent ways to... Wednesday briefing: In a new era of far-right organising, how can we tackle hate? In today’s newsletter: The far right are using social media to foster division, from Southampton to Belfast, but there are calls for clear and urgent ways to... Share
Hospitality industry Jun 17, 2026 ‘Tax break tart’: hospitality tipped to exploit summer VAT cut on children’s meals As bosses ridicule the chancellor’s scheme, one venue is offering a £25 ‘kids’ menu of snails and anchovy butter toastRestaurants and pubs are expected to de... ‘Tax break tart’: hospitality tipped to exploit summer VAT cut on children’s meals As bosses ridicule the chancellor’s scheme, one venue is offering a £25 ‘kids’ menu of snails and anchovy butter toastRestaurants and pubs are expected to de... Share
Health Jun 17, 2026 Clinician reported birthkeeper to police the day Melbourne wellness influencer died following freebirth Inquest hears clinician was not legally required to report to police but was concerned about public health and safetyFollow our Australia news live blog for... Clinician reported birthkeeper to police the day Melbourne wellness influencer died following freebirth Inquest hears clinician was not legally required to report to police but was concerned about public health and safetyFollow our Australia news live blog for... Share
Capital gains tax Jun 17, 2026 Capital gains tax: more people have to pay, so here’s what you need to know The rules have changed and more taxpayers are being pulled into the net, not only the wealthyLess generous rules have turned capital gains tax into a “cash m... Capital gains tax: more people have to pay, so here’s what you need to know The rules have changed and more taxpayers are being pulled into the net, not only the wealthyLess generous rules have turned capital gains tax into a “cash m... Share
Inflation Jun 17, 2026 UK inflation stays steady at 2.8% despite Iran conflict driving up fuel prices Flatlining figure confounds forecasts of an increase to 3% as Bank of England prepares to set interest ratesUK inflation unexpectedly remained at 2.8% last m... UK inflation stays steady at 2.8% despite Iran conflict driving up fuel prices Flatlining figure confounds forecasts of an increase to 3% as Bank of England prepares to set interest ratesUK inflation unexpectedly remained at 2.8% last m... Share
Television Jun 17, 2026 TV tonight: it’s England v Croatia! Bring on the football fever If you’re not going to be glued to the big match, Kirstie and Phil can provide some distraction. Plus: an utterly lovely Paul Mescal movie8pm, Channel 4With... TV tonight: it’s England v Croatia! Bring on the football fever If you’re not going to be glued to the big match, Kirstie and Phil can provide some distraction. Plus: an utterly lovely Paul Mescal movie8pm, Channel 4With... Share
Food Jun 17, 2026 A lemony loaf, a stir-fry and a cheeseboard pickle: Ravinder Bhogal’s courgette recipes Three ways with summer’s versatile vegetable: as a simple meal, a deliciously moist loaf and a South Asian achaar to spice up any cheese sandwichCourgettes d... A lemony loaf, a stir-fry and a cheeseboard pickle: Ravinder Bhogal’s courgette recipes Three ways with summer’s versatile vegetable: as a simple meal, a deliciously moist loaf and a South Asian achaar to spice up any cheese sandwichCourgettes d... Share
Friendship Jun 17, 2026 A moment that changed me: A WhatsApp message about a little-known sport made me an unlikely celebrity in Japan I’d always wanted to represent my country at something, so when I learned about Mölkky, I got a team togetherIt was December 2023 and I was searching in the... A moment that changed me: A WhatsApp message about a little-known sport made me an unlikely celebrity in Japan I’d always wanted to represent my country at something, so when I learned about Mölkky, I got a team togetherIt was December 2023 and I was searching in the... Share
New South Wales Jun 17, 2026 Woman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter experiencing acute psychosis killed another child Girl told mother she thought about killing people ‘all the time’, inquest into 10-year-old Biddy Porter’s death hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for... Woman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter experiencing acute psychosis killed another child Girl told mother she thought about killing people ‘all the time’, inquest into 10-year-old Biddy Porter’s death hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for... Share
Animal behaviour Jun 17, 2026 Goats can find food by following a human voice, study finds Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcherWhen it comes to following human cues, it seems th... Goats can find food by following a human voice, study finds Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcherWhen it comes to following human cues, it seems th... Share
Palestine Action Jun 17, 2026 The Belfast riots, Palestine Action protests. What is terrorism now – and why the hypocrisy? | George Monbiot The right is obsessed with ‘two-tier policing’. This is indeed a two-tier government – but the real victims are progressives“If you are targeting people on t... The Belfast riots, Palestine Action protests. What is terrorism now – and why the hypocrisy? | George Monbiot The right is obsessed with ‘two-tier policing’. This is indeed a two-tier government – but the real victims are progressives“If you are targeting people on t... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 17, 2026 Harry Kane’s American dream begins: ‘I’m coming into this in the best way possible’ Striker will lead England against Croatia at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, seeking to right the wrongs of Qatar 2022There has long been something about the... Harry Kane’s American dream begins: ‘I’m coming into this in the best way possible’ Striker will lead England against Croatia at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, seeking to right the wrongs of Qatar 2022There has long been something about the... Share
