Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
The viral Welsh drinks firm Au Vodka is reportedly nearing a £500m sale to Southern Comfort and BuzzBallz owner Sazerac.
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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Virgin's plans to run rail services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam have moved closer after it was granted track access by the UK regulator.
China industrial production slows more than expected in July
We had another month of disappointing data in July as domestic activity fell short of forecasts across the board. The NBS attributed weather effects for the miss, but data has generally been soft since the second quarte…
AstraZeneca scraps late-stage lung cancer trial after data setback
But the pharmaceutical industry says a popular class of targeted cancer therapies could one day replace chemotherapy and its potential for harsh side effects in some cases. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have taken maj…
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations.
Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected
Sainsbury's has suspended its use of live facial recognition technology at one of its London branches after a customer was wrongly challenged as a shoplifter and asked to leave.
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m
Ferrari's first ever electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record for a new vehicle sold at auction.
How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
Many of us have been with the same bank for years, potentially missing out on hundreds of pounds that rivals are offering us to move to them.
Japan Q2 GDP slides past expectations as capex, private spending slow
Japan's Cabinet Office released preliminary GDP data for April–June 2026 on the 17th, showing seasonally adjusted real GDP grew 0.3% from the previous quarter, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. While the…
Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
Turning pubs into housing or offices will be made harder as part of changes to government planning rules in England.
Lear Corp director Conrad Mallett Jr. sells $199,742 in stock
Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA - Get Free Report) Director Conrad Mallett, Jr. sold 1,646 shares of Lear stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.35, for a total va…
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
A mobile game made by a developer in Manchester has recently beaten the global phenomenon Minecraft to top Apple's paid games chart.
Earnings Drive Both Bull and Bear Markets
Chicago, IL – August 13, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Amphenol APH as the Bull of the Day and Pilgrim’s Pride PPC as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Uber Technologies …
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
THINK Ahead: UK Inflation and Labour Market Data Plus July Fed Minutes
The US government releases a monthly report on the labor market that encompasses two surveys: a survey of households and a survey of establishments. The establishment survey found that, in July, employment declined by 2…
The Iran Squeeze: How Far Can Trump Push Without Breaking the Oil Market?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions — but he's now betting that another financial squee…
The Tax-Refund Spending Boom Is Over — And Retail Sales Just Rolled Over
Consumer spending and broad business investment support revenue growth, record profit margins and record earnings across the economy.
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The UK's electric vehicle (EV) sales target could be cut after the government launched a review following pressure from car makers.
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Disposal barbecues have been temporarily banned from sale over fears they pose a "significant risk to the public" as drought and heatwave conditions continue to grip the UK.
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Hollywood actress and singer Selena Gomez is being sued by five investors who backed Wondermind Global, a mental health business she founded with her mother.
FTSE 100 today: Stocks dip as miners slide, Hormuz tensions mount
August 12, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Hill & Smith PLC posted 8% revenue growth to $606.7m in H1 2026, led by 14% organic constant currency expansion in US operations. Underlying operating profit climbed 8% to $102.9m while mar…
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
The White House said in a report on Thursday that more than 40 countries had helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations that face lower American import duties.
I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
Ever been confused by a random amount leaving your bank then had that sinking feeling it's a subscription you forgot to cancel or didn't mean to sign up to?
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.