14 h. ago Fed chair Jerome Powell blames Trump tariffs for failure to cut US interest rates this year – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS dollar has worst first half in more than 50 years amid Trump tariffsSainsbury’s has recorded its strongest growth since last summer after its Argos chain recorded a big step up in sales as shoppers sought out paddling pools and fans during recent hot weather.The retail group said Argos, its catalogue shop, was able to achieve growth of 4.4% in the three months to 21 June, up from 1.9% in the previous quarter. Comparable group sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.7% on a year earlier.Companies have now expanded production slightly for the fourth month in a row, order intake has ceased to fall, and slightly longer delivery times also indicate that demand is picking up a bit.Against the backdrop of numerous uncertainties - US tariffs, the crisis in the Middle East, and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine - this can certainly be seen as a sign of resilience. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Argos shoppers race to buy LEGO McLaren F1 sets for £3 each online

Made of 269 peices, this LEGO McLaren Speed Champions car is down to £2.78 at Argos using a double deal stack.

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42 h. ago Norris backed by McLaren chief for first Silverstone F1 win after victory in Austria

Andrea Stella says driver can win first British Grand Prix‘There’s absolutely no reason why not’Lando Norris is in a strong position to follow his victory at the Austrian Grand Prix with a debut win at the British GP this weekend, according to his McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella, who praised his British driver’s character and resilience after a commanding drive at the Red Bull Ring saw off a fierce pursuit by teammate Oscar Piastri.Norris won in Spielberg after a tense, lights-to-flag fight with Piastri, the pair in almost constant competition across the 70 laps. Norris held his nerve with great control and has now closed to within 15 points of the Australian in the title fight which, with McLaren so dominant, looks set to be a two-horse race between the teammates. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Argos shoppers can grab a Nintendo Switch 2 right now, but you'll have to be fast

The Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock at Currys, but you'll need to move quickly if you want to get your hands on one of the many available bundles–here's what's on offer

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1 week ago Argos 'perfect' no inflate paddling pool is £2.78 if shoppers do one thing

The Bestway paddling pool is easy to set up, doesn't require any pumping and is a popular option with shoppers looking to cool off in the heatwave

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1 week ago Argos shoppers race to buy 'no inflate' £18 paddling pool for £2.78 ahead of heatwave

"Perfect pool for the kids. Bought this as a replacement to the blow up versions. No more trying find a pump, just unpack and fill to desired depth"

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2 w. ago Argos shoppers grab Apple's iPhone at 'lowest ever' price using very simple tip

If you are in need of a new iPhone, Argos has a very good deal worth checking out.

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2 w. ago Russell pips Verstappen and Piastri to Canadian F1 GP pole as Norris struggles

Mercedes’s George Russell shares front row with Red Bull rivalChampionship leader Piastri third; McLaren teammate Norris seventhGeorge Russell took a brilliant pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after he saw off Max Verstappen of Red Bull to clinch top spot in Montreal. Mercedes’s Russell delivered with the final lap of a thrilling qualifying session to cross the line 0.160sec clear of Verstappen.The drivers’ championship leader, Oscar Piastri of McLaren, had to settle for third but another disappointing one-lap showing from his teammate Lando Norris left him seventh. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) finished fourth, one place ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Argos shoppers can bag Billie Eilish's 'sexy and mysterious' perfume for less than £17 in deal stack

"I've gone through so many bottles of this already it should be a crime. My favourite perfume ever and I'm fragrance obsessed"

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3 w. ago Argos shoppers race to buy brand new £57 Nintendo Switch 2 games for £41

If you're looking for a way to pick up some brand new games for your Nintendo Switch 2 without breaking the bank, here's how.

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4 w. ago Argos shoppers snap up LG 4K TV as secret discount code plunges price

Argos buyers can drop the price of a 4K LG TV for a limited time only, using this discount code

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