Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to immediately cut fuel duty by 10p a litre until Christmas as part of a package of policies aimed at cutting the cost of living.
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Why Greek banks deserve your attention
Let’s be honest: when you hear the word “Arta” the first thing that comes to mind is the bridge and the second that it’s not worth going all that way just for that.
Iran sets terms for US talks as Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia
Maritime security monitoring agency United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that a commercial tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
US, China set for talks on AI, tariffs and critical minerals ahead of summit
The meeting between the two major world leaders comes as the U.S.-led war against Iran generates further global instability, and China continues to secure its critical minerals dominance and credibility as a global ener…
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
Not all employees of major firms working on artificial intelligence (AI) think the technology spells doom for humanity.
SpaceX Nasdaq 100 weight to jump to 2.82% in quarterly rebalance -Bloomberg
For investors tracking technology trends and aerospace investments, a notable event is unfolding on Wall Street.
Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
Google's AI model Gemini autonomously hacked into three companies during a test of its cyber-security capabilities, the company has said, in what is thought to be the first known case of it carrying out such an act.
Europe’s winter power prices jump as gas supply concerns grow - Bloomberg
London and New York City, May 19, 2026 – The ways in which the world produces, delivers, consumes and ultimately pays for energy is front and center today. So far in this decade, the world has suffered three substantial…
Anduril says Trump’s Taiwan arms sales delay is hurting its business
Anduril’s missile motor factory near the Gulf Coast of Mississippi already seemed to be running behind schedule when, about a year ago, a young engineer scorched his hand. The employee, whose previous job had been at a …
Stocks Adjust to a ‘New Normal’ for 10-Year Treasury Rates
The relation between stocks and bonds indicates whether supply or demand shocks dominate the risks to economic activity. After two decades of concerns primarily about changes in demand, the stock-bond correlation recent…
How AI concerns moved to the center of the midterm debate
There is an eerie low hum that emanates from data centres, where tens of thousands of chips make trillions of computations a second to help drive the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has said he is "truly sorry" for describing rival airlines as "high-fare rapists".
'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
Investment banking giant JP Morgan has said it is struggling to predict how oil prices will be impacted by the US-Iran war, telling investors in a rare note that "we simply don't know how to model the endgame".
Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says
An air traffic control failure that sparked widespread travel chaos earlier this month was caused by a "software defect" affecting the system underpinning UK air space management, the national air traffic service Nats h…
'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal
Several creditors of collapsed Scottish beer giant Brewdog are not expected to receive anything from the administration process.
British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say
The government has no credible plan for the future of British Steel, MPs have claimed.
A Hike Like No Other
With 38 kilometres of new track through previously inaccessible outback, along with hotel-quality overnight stays, this Australian trek is like no other.
K-Shaped Economy: Reality or Media-Driven Perception?
We hate to drone on about a Fed rate hike, but we want to stress the risks in the Fed’s 25bps hike, as it is unlike any other hike we have seen in over thirty years. Let’s contrast it with every Fed hiking cycle since 1…
Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal
Former Brewdog staff and several creditors of the collapsed Scottish beer giant are not expected to receive anything from the administration process.
LPP shares surge on strong profit growth, raised full-year targets
August 6, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. The Chinese Academy of Sciences achieved a 3.42% conversion efficiency in laser-produced plasma (LPP) EUV lithography, closing in on ASML’s 5.5% commercial benchmark. Although current power …
FTSE 100 today: Stocks slip on Hormuz crisis despite retail sales beat
August 6, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. The Chinese Academy of Sciences achieved a 3.42% conversion efficiency in laser-produced plasma (LPP) EUV lithography, closing in on ASML’s 5.5% commercial benchmark. Although current power …
The Fed Hikes: 7 Key FAQs on Rates and What Comes Next
The government reported that, in August, the CPI was up 3.4% from a year earlier, which was the same level as July. The annual rate of inflation has exceeded 3.3% every month since the Middle East conflict began—a level…
Asia Open: Oil Eased the Fed’s Hawkish Hammer. Now Comes the BoJ and the OpEx Test
More importantly, Thursday’s rebound was not born from investors suddenly developing a taste for hawks roaming the Eccles Building. Oil did the work. As crude backed away, some of the inflation premium that had magnifie…
Planet Labs CFO Ashley Johnson sells $944k in company stock
Planet Labs PBC (PL) reported that President & CFO Ashley F. Johnson restructured and partially sold holdings of Class A Common Stock.