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PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he accepts his announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living are not enough on their own and hinted at further support.
First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites revealed
The first locations where households living close to new upgraded electricity pylons and substations will receive a £250 year discount on their bills have been revealed.
Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
Tributes have been paid to the co-founder of an auction business which grew into an "industry leading company".
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a "small revolution" for the sales industry.
Jackson Financial stock hits all-time high at 133.35 USD
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake'
A woman who paid £400 for a Prada handbag on Vinted later discovered it was a fake.
Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's
A 35-year-old Mars Bar has been found during a house clearance â and the discovery has gone viral amid claims it highlights the effect of "shrinkflation".
More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts
More than 10 customers have signed up to Trump Media's controversial service that offers faster access to market-moving posts made on its Truth Social platform.
AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
It's a familiar experience: racing against masses of anonymous netizens online to get yourself on the list for an in-demand event.
FTSE 100 today: Stocks slip as as U.S.-Iran tensions, weak retail data weigh
August 10, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. U.S. stock futures point to modest gains with investors assessing a strong weekly rally while monitoring geopolitical risks in the Middle East. According to Polymarket data, there is a 62% …
London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.
Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
Singapore raises 2026 GDP forecast after Q2 beat on AI-driven demand
SINGAPORE – Thanks to the AI boom, Singapore’s economy wrapped up the first half of 2026 on a high note – overcoming challenges posed by the global trade disruption and spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI data centres
Nvidia has teamed up with some of Wall Street's largest banks and investors to raise $500bn (£370bn) in capital for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls
President Donald Trump's social media company reported a loss of $238m (£176m) between April and June as it branched into ventures unrelated to media, including cryptocurrencies.
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women who invest their money get slightly higher long-term returns than men, new analysis suggests.
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
New vape shops will require planning permission and councils will get more powers to stop betting shops, under government plans aimed at improving high streets.
S&P 500 Earnings Beats Reach Highest Percentage Since 2021
August 7, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. SpaceX NASDAQ:SPCX is currently priced well below Wall Street’s highest target of $800, pointing to an 86% discount. The company has posted strong expansion, with Q2 revenue climbing to $7.8…
Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close
Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.
Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
Thames Water paid its finance chief a £1m signing-on fee in July as the company struggles with a mountain of debt and faces temporary nationalisation.
Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.