Jewels and Jewelry May 10, 2026 Hirotaka Inoue’s Jewelry Made the Olympics Alysa Liu wore an earring by Hirotaka Inoue during her gold medal-winning skate, sparking new interest in the Japanese designer’s brand. Hirotaka Inoue’s Jewelry Made the Olympics Alysa Liu wore an earring by Hirotaka Inoue during her gold medal-winning skate, sparking new interest in the Japanese designer’s brand. See more
OECD Jul 18, 2026 Labour should ditch triple-lock pensions promise, says OECD Organisation’s experts say pledge puts pressure on UK public finances and ‘adds significant fiscal risks’Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise... Labour should ditch triple-lock pensions promise, says OECD Organisation’s experts say pledge puts pressure on UK public finances and ‘adds significant fiscal risks’Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise... Share
Chinese economy Jul 18, 2026 China’s economy grows at 4.3%, one of its lowest rates on record Worse-than-expected figures for three months to June come amid concerns over lopsided economyBusiness live – latest updatesChina has posted worse-than-expect... China’s economy grows at 4.3%, one of its lowest rates on record Worse-than-expected figures for three months to June come amid concerns over lopsided economyBusiness live – latest updatesChina has posted worse-than-expect... Share
Economic growth (GDP) Jul 18, 2026 UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics showThe UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact... UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics showThe UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact... Share
Politics Jul 18, 2026 Sadiq Khan given seat in Lords, as Starmer creates 26 new peers days before he leaves No 10 – as it happened This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereCouples could legally marry in forests, on beaches, at sea or in their gardens under new proposa... Sadiq Khan given seat in Lords, as Starmer creates 26 new peers days before he leaves No 10 – as it happened This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereCouples could legally marry in forests, on beaches, at sea or in their gardens under new proposa... Share
Shabana Mahmood Jul 18, 2026 ‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed MilibandAndy Burnham last month promised t... ‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed MilibandAndy Burnham last month promised t... Share
Energy bills Jul 18, 2026 Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisisHeating oil customers whose deliveries were cancelled... Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisisHeating oil customers whose deliveries were cancelled... Share
Product recalls Jul 18, 2026 General Mills recalls 736,000 Pillsbury rolls over glass contamination fears FDA notice warns of ‘potential foreign material’ as recall covers two types of frozen bread roll doughGeneral Mills is recalling nearly 736,000 Pillsbury bre... General Mills recalls 736,000 Pillsbury rolls over glass contamination fears FDA notice warns of ‘potential foreign material’ as recall covers two types of frozen bread roll doughGeneral Mills is recalling nearly 736,000 Pillsbury bre... Share
Datacentres Jul 18, 2026 Will the new AI roadmap keep the tech giants in line? | Fiona Katauskas Or will they forge a path of their own?See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading... Will the new AI roadmap keep the tech giants in line? | Fiona Katauskas Or will they forge a path of their own?See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading... Share
Andy Burnham Jul 18, 2026 The Andy Burnham I know – podcast Today in Focus hears from friends, colleagues and mentors of Andy Burnham to find out more about the man soon to be prime ministerOn Monday, Andy Burnham wil... The Andy Burnham I know – podcast Today in Focus hears from friends, colleagues and mentors of Andy Burnham to find out more about the man soon to be prime ministerOn Monday, Andy Burnham wil... Share
Andy Burnham Jul 18, 2026 Mahmood v Miliband: who will Burnham choose for chancellor? – podcast Andy Burnham will become prime minister of the UK on Monday. But he has yet to reveal any cabinet picks, and rumours suggest he still hasn’t chosen a chancel... Mahmood v Miliband: who will Burnham choose for chancellor? – podcast Andy Burnham will become prime minister of the UK on Monday. But he has yet to reveal any cabinet picks, and rumours suggest he still hasn’t chosen a chancel... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Jul 18, 2026 ‘There’s this deep mystery of what, actually, is this thing?’: the philosopher inside Google DeepMind AI – podcast Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at the tech giant, trying to anticipate – and think through – the impact of AI. But as commercial and geopolitical press... ‘There’s this deep mystery of what, actually, is this thing?’: the philosopher inside Google DeepMind AI – podcast Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at the tech giant, trying to anticipate – and think through – the impact of AI. But as commercial and geopolitical press... Share
London Jul 18, 2026 ‘It’s like home’: Brixton market traders fight to stop site being sold to big business Campaign hopes to buy site for community, fearing it could go same route of corporate gentrification as Camden and Old SpitalfieldsTraders at Brixton market... ‘It’s like home’: Brixton market traders fight to stop site being sold to big business Campaign hopes to buy site for community, fearing it could go same route of corporate gentrification as Camden and Old SpitalfieldsTraders at Brixton market... Share
