Business

‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling households | Richard Partington

UK’s inequalities expose splits in consumer economy, with spending suffering and a decline in savings among the poorest A “Burnham bounce” , sunshine and a strong World Cup run for the men’s England football team. Could this be a…

Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport

Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.

Top Wall Street analysts back these 3 stocks for their long-term growth potential

Investors with a long-term horizon should look beyond the ongoing noise and focus on stocks that are well-positioned to generate strong returns.

Angamaly-Sabarimala rail line: Kerala begins land acquisition, Railways allocates Rs 505 crore

From the strait of Hormuz to the North Sea, a global maritime war rages around us

The collapse of the rules-based order is not confined to the land: we’re imperilled as centuries of maritime cooperation sink beneath the waves The US military campaign to protect merchant shipping from Iranian attacks by asserting direct…

Last chance to apply for help with school costs

The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.

Electrolyte lemonade to probiotic pop: do the new generation of ‘functional drinks’ live up to the hype?

They make grand claims about beauty benefits or extra energy – and even actor Gillian Anderson has her own brand. We investigate what they’re really doing – and put them to a taste test Show yourself some love. Fuel your focus. Life’s too…

Why wages and productivity look set to diverge further

AI and a falling labour share of GDP risk accelerating decoupling trends across the rich world

US pauses Iran strikes as Oman pursues Hormuz transit deal

Neither side launches attacks for second consecutive night as mediators seek to avert return to full-blown war

India’s Gen Z protesters puncture Modi’s aura of invincibility

Long-serving premier the target of demonstrators’ anger

Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

Matawalle asks troops to declare ‘Operation No Mercy’ on bandits

By Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa Gusau Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has directed troops of Operation Fansan Yamma and other military formations operating across the North-West to intensify offensive operations…