Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
Cook says the US president “has no authority to do so” in defiance of Trump’s escalatory move against the central bank....
Chocolate and butter prices help drive food inflation to 18-month high
A survey says food inflation is at its highest level for 18 months, as the cost of staples grow....
Half of UK job losses in hospitality, say bosses
Lobby group calls for urgent action to lower taxes, but the government says it is helping establishments....
Cost of living driving holiday trend that ‘makes you feel younger’
Holidays with grandparents and grandchildren are rising as parents struggle with childcare costs....
Women aren’t just ‘cosy gamers’ – I play horror games and nearly 600,000 watch
Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly....
Call to end airport drop-off fees for blue badge holders
UK airports’ charging policies are inconsistent and unfair, says Disabled Motoring UK....
White House announces chipmaker Intel to give US government 10% stake
President Trump earlier said the company’s CEO agreed to the deal in a recent meeting at the White House....
Fed chair Powell boosts expectation of US rate cut
Jerome Powell appeared to back a cut to borrowing rates and played down inflation risks in his annual speech at Jackson Hole....
Global postal services halt US deliveries over tariffs
Services including Royal Mail and DHL say they are suspending deliveries until they had proper systems were in place....
UK’s third-largest steelworks collapses into government control
Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future....