Retail sales decline slows in July as motor trades rebound, CBI finds
Retail sales volumes fell at a slower pace in July, with the CBI balance at -26% from -54% in June, while wholesale sales stabilised after 25 months.
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Heathrow expansion would move 15,200 aviation jobs to London by 2050, NEF says
Heathrow third runway would move 15,200 aviation jobs from the regions to London by 2050, New Economics Foundation analysis of DfT forecasts finds.
Shein swings to $99m loss after US scraps duty-free parcel rule
Shein reported a $99m quarterly loss ahead of its Hong Kong listing, blaming the removal of the US de minimis exemption on parcels worth under $800.
Trump orders 301 investigation into EU over Google’s €890m fine
Trump says the US will open a Section 301 investigation into the EU and is considering a tariff after Brussels fined Google €890m under the DMA.
Burnham rules out early election as poll puts Labour on 209 seats
A new UK Polling Report seat projection puts Labour largest on 209 seats, 117 short of a majority, as Andy Burnham rules out an early election before 2029.
Oil back at $100: Time to worry?
The renewed surge in oil prices toward $100 amid this week’s Middle East escalation paints a worrying picture as global inventories shrink Read Full Article at RT.com
US regulator rejects Wise application for banking licence
Wise's US banking licence application has been rejected by the OCC over issues with its original filing. The fintech says it will submit a new application.
What Alpha Generation Actually Means in Trading
Learn what alpha generation really means in trading, where it comes from, how traders pursue it, and why measuring it is harder than it looks. Clear, honest breakdown.
Future-Proofing SMB Marketing: Scaling Visual Content with Pollo AI
In the current business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) are operating in an environment that demands more content than ever before.
Dragons’ Den star bags £900m as Vitabiotics falls to US buyer
Vitabiotics, Britain's biggest vitamin maker, is sold to US firm Bain Capital for £900m, ending 50 years of family ownership. What it signals for SMEs.