Restoration and Renovation May 10, 2026 A Southern Magazine Now Calls a Historic Charleston Jail Home Based in Charleston, S.C., Garden & Gun recently moved to a restored landmark on Magazine Street, of all places. A Southern Magazine Now Calls a Historic Charleston Jail Home Based in Charleston, S.C., Garden & Gun recently moved to a restored landmark on Magazine Street, of all places. See more
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
Datacentres Jul 18, 2026 AI may be the toughest challenge Anthony Albanese faces this term. Guardrails are urgently needed | Peter Lewis Coherent decision-making and internal accountability are critical to meeting this manic momentAnthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres... AI may be the toughest challenge Anthony Albanese faces this term. Guardrails are urgently needed | Peter Lewis Coherent decision-making and internal accountability are critical to meeting this manic momentAnthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres... Share
Welfare Jul 18, 2026 Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviewsLabour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health... Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviewsLabour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health... Share
