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China’s factories are finding eager buyers abroad even as weak consumer spending and a prolonged property slump weigh on growth at home

HOUSTON: Oil prices rose by more than $3 a barrel on Thursday on news that an Iranian parliament committee is reviewing a bill that would ban US and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and fine violators up to a fifth of the value of

The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around

Airline says it has accepted offer from Apollo Global Management after rival bidder Castlelake walks away EasyJet has formally agreed to a £5.7bn takeover from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management. The airline announced it had ac

Fate of historic bicycle name in hands of administrators after Netherlands-based Accell Group fails to find buyer The bicycle company that owns the historic Raleigh brand has started insolvency proceedings after failing to find a buyer. The

Profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game firm records quarterly sales drop Nintendo has reported a jump in profits, as the Japanese game maker’s earnings were buoyed up by a long-awaited refund on Donal

The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700

Firm lifts outlook, saying it is well placed to benefit from PM’s focus on new homes despite cost pressures from Iran war The UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook for the full year, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from the

The position as a trusted sounding board is in high demand as business gets more complex — and everyone wants to get in on the latest bureaucratic fad

Sadiq Khan criticises Westminster council’s ‘anti-growth policies’ after it recommends stopping ‘vertical drinking’ Waiting at the bar and trying to catch the bartender’s eye so you can order a pint, before going to stand with your friends

Moove is scaling up the autonomous vehicle fleet management side of its business and plans to someday own, not just manage, Waymo robotaxis

The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said

More than half of tariff income refunded after supreme court ruled Trump’s levies were illegal Business live – latest updates The Trump administration has refunded about $100bn from the tariffs it collected before the US supreme court ruled

Theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Disney’s domestic parks and cruises revenue rose 11 percent in the latest quarter

International talent and one of US’s most marketable players to fore as league approaches business end The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is just past the midway point of its 14th regular season, with 12 of 30 games remaining in the

Dr. Stephen Dubin, a wound care doctor in Nevada, is accused of applying unneeded, expensive wound coverings to seniors. He used the profits to buy yachts, the department said

BP placed its North Sea operation under review for a potential sale, arguing that another owner may be better positioned to invest in the mature UK portfolio.

ExxonMobil and Chevron reported combined second-quarter profits of $26.5 billion as conflict-driven oil prices lifted producer earnings and increased costs for motorists.