Trespassing May 10, 2026 Former Amazon Union Leader Who Was Arrested at Met Gala Has No Regrets Christian Smalls, a longtime Amazon antagonist, was charged with trespassing and another misdemeanor, and spent 24 hours in jail. The union disavowed his actions. Former Amazon Union Leader Who Was Arrested at Met Gala Has No Regrets Christian Smalls, a longtime Amazon antagonist, was charged with trespassing and another misdemeanor, and spent 24 hours in jail. The union disavowed his actions. See more
Music industry Jul 18, 2026 Oasis reunion helps draw record 25m ‘music tourists’ to UK concerts Gigs by Gallagher brothers, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey and Beyonce gives £11bn boost to the economy Continue reading... Oasis reunion helps draw record 25m ‘music tourists’ to UK concerts Gigs by Gallagher brothers, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey and Beyonce gives £11bn boost to the economy Continue reading... Share
Global education Jul 18, 2026 Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loansMost developing countries spent less on ed... Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loansMost developing countries spent less on ed... Share
Politics Jul 18, 2026 Labour MPs call for Andy Burnham to restore aid spending target set by Brown Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on developmentInfluential backbenchers are calling on Andy Burnham... Labour MPs call for Andy Burnham to restore aid spending target set by Brown Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on developmentInfluential backbenchers are calling on Andy Burnham... Share
Economics Jul 18, 2026 World Cup quarter-final expected to generate £500m sales boost for UK economy As England prepare to take on Norway on Saturday, sales of pints, takeaways and new TVs continue to surgeFrom a cosy Norwegian pub to outdoor fan zones packe... World Cup quarter-final expected to generate £500m sales boost for UK economy As England prepare to take on Norway on Saturday, sales of pints, takeaways and new TVs continue to surgeFrom a cosy Norwegian pub to outdoor fan zones packe... Share
Global economy Jul 18, 2026 ‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran warEconomists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle th... ‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran warEconomists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle th... Share
Party funding Jul 18, 2026 UK must cap political donations to stop the rich buying influence | Heather Stewart If Keir Starmer won’t act then his successor should – by restricting the power of a small group of mega-donors Just as Nigel Farage kicks off a summer of “ar... UK must cap political donations to stop the rich buying influence | Heather Stewart If Keir Starmer won’t act then his successor should – by restricting the power of a small group of mega-donors Just as Nigel Farage kicks off a summer of “ar... Share
Consumer spending Jul 18, 2026 World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economyRelentless sunshine and the World Cup coaxed consumers to spend m... World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economyRelentless sunshine and the World Cup coaxed consumers to spend m... Share
Oil and gas companies Jul 18, 2026 North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters Lobby appeals to prospective PM’s reindustrialisation agenda as it pushes for Rosebank and Jackdaw approvalThe UK’s North Sea oil industry has made a last-di... North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters Lobby appeals to prospective PM’s reindustrialisation agenda as it pushes for Rosebank and Jackdaw approvalThe UK’s North Sea oil industry has made a last-di... Share
Chinese economy Jul 18, 2026 China’s monthly car ?exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tnBusiness live – latest updatesChina’s monthly... China’s monthly car ?exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tnBusiness live – latest updatesChina’s monthly... Share
Global economy Jul 18, 2026 Oil price jumps as US-Iran clashes raise odds of interest rate rises Energy prices later stabilise after Trump abandons plan for 20% levy on traffic through strait of Hormuz Oil and gas prices jumped and expectations of intere... Oil price jumps as US-Iran clashes raise odds of interest rate rises Energy prices later stabilise after Trump abandons plan for 20% levy on traffic through strait of Hormuz Oil and gas prices jumped and expectations of intere... Share
Donald Trump Jul 18, 2026 Trump forced to refund billions in tariffs – The Latest The US government has been forced to pay billions in refunds to companies that were hit by Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs.The US has paid out $81bn... Trump forced to refund billions in tariffs – The Latest The US government has been forced to pay billions in refunds to companies that were hit by Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs.The US has paid out $81bn... Share
Inflation Jul 18, 2026 Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran peace deal Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by $0.70 compared with 2025Inflation cooled to an annual rate of 3.5... Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran peace deal Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by $0.70 compared with 2025Inflation cooled to an annual rate of 3.5... Share
