1 hour ago UK oil and gas industry welcomes talk of ceasefire in Middle East

The chief executive of Offshore Energies UK said there has already been a drop in oil prices.

Events

2 h. ago Grocery prices rise again to 4.7% more expensive than a year ago

The figure is up from 4.1% last month, which was a rise from 3.8% in April, according to data from analysts Kantar.

Economics

3 h. ago Google could be forced to change UK search as watchdog takes steps

CMA proposes tightening regulation, which could lead to site giving users option to choose alternative servicesBusiness live – latest updatesGoogle could be forced to make a series of changes to its search business, including giving internet users an option to choose alternative services, after the UK competition watchdog proposed to tighten regulation of the company.The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) is preparing to designate the world’s largest search engine with “strategic market status” – a term that gives the watchdog extra powers to regulate technology companies deemed to have considerable market heft. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Business news live: Oil prices drop sharply as ceasefire announced, FTSE 100 opens higher

Stock markets latest updates and business news on Monday

Economics

3 h. ago UK forecast to suffer world's biggest exodus of millionaires in 2025

The UAE will see the biggest influx of millionaires this year followed by the USA and Italy

Politics

3 h. ago Armed by America: how Europe’s militaries depend on the US – a visual analysis

The EU wants independence on defence but it is buying thousands of weapons from the US each yearEuropean leaders will meet with Donald Trump at a Nato summit on Tuesday, as the alliance prepares to approve a significant boost to defence spending. A new target for every member to spend 5% of GDP – more than double Nato’s current benchmark – marks a major win for the US president, who has long railed against America footing the bill for Europe’s security.That concern is now increasingly mutual. European governments are pursuing an unprecedented push for military independence, amid fears the US is no longer a reliable ally. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Emmerdale's Dominic Brunt shares concern for Paddy Kirk's future after brutal dog attack

Emmerdale fan favourite Paddy Kirk has been a fixture in the village since 1997 but his future is thrown into doubt following a life-threatening attack from a dog

Events

4 h. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal target Chelsea star as surprise Sesko alternative, Man United make new Mbeumo offer

Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs with the summer’s second transfer window open for business

Sport

5 h. ago Amazon announces £40bn UK investment including thousands of full

Amazon has announced a £40bn investment in the UK over the next three years.

Economics

6 h. ago Florida set to execute man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

A man convicted of raping and killing a woman near a central Florida bar is scheduled to be executed

Events

6 h. ago Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job

Not many flowers have the power to infuse a whole garden with fragrant smells

Politics

6 h. ago We need to back Scotland’s SME home builders – before it’s too late

Bold reform in England is showing the way forward – and the contrast with the lack of action in Scotland couldn’t be more stark, writes Jane Wood

Politics

6 h. ago Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concern

Changes approved recently by lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada could help their states lure some of the big-money legal business that Delaware and its specialized court have dominated as the world’s incorporation capital

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8 h. ago U.S. Border Patrol is increasingly seen far from the border as Trump ramps up deportation arrests

Recent immigration arrests show on video are showing a pattern emerging: more Border Patrol agents are working away from the border

Politics

9 h. ago Just where have the Greens gone? As disgraced Sir Philip shows off his shrinking physique

While her billionaire father Philip is a well known businessman, the heiress, 34, first shot to prominence after appearing on E4 reality show Made In Chelsea .

Politics

9 h. ago Oil prices plunge after Iran retaliates with attack on American air base

The price of West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark for crude oil, fell 7.2 percent to $68.51 per barrel on Monday

Events

10 h. ago 'We don't want to be the worst in the world!': Labour's feeble energy costs ambition to cut bills as Business Secretary says he hopes it will make Britain 'not the least competitive'

In an astonishing admission of the limits of the Government's ambitions, Jonathan Reynolds said he hoped it would make Britain 'not the least competitive'.

Economics

11 h. ago Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hailed the expansion plans as a ‘major win’ and a vote of confidence in the UK.

Events

11 h. ago Scheme to give heating engineers free heat pumps ‘boosts confidence’ in the tech

The programme is to be rolled out to thousands of professionals after a small-scale pilot found it boosted technical knowledge and understanding.

Science

11 h. ago Hospitality firms need support to improve pay and conditions, report finds

The Fraser of Allander Institute said improving the industry could help the Scottish Government meet its child poverty targets.

Economics