Former WH Smith’s small suppliers to lose at least half of debts in rescue plan
If TG Jones’s aggressive restructuring is voted through, the charity Help for Heroes and other creditors will be out of pocket
Economy
‘Walking a tightrope’: Burnham’s borrowing plans clash with fiscal realities
The man tipped for No 10 could also come under immediate pressure if his chancellor is deemed by bond markets to be too left-wing
Britain is still stuck on its ex – but after 10 long, lonely years, does the EU feel the same way? | Katy Lee
As a podcast host, I speak daily to people on both sides of the breakup. A decade after the referendum, it’s clear who’s moved on
Elon Musk’s trillionaire status at risk after drops in SpaceX and Tesla’s shares – business live
Financial analyst Bill Blain of Windshift Capital sees signs that SpaceX could fall further, writing this morning:
Britain, Brexit, Burnham: how was it for EU? – podcast
A decade after Brexit, the UK simply can’t shake the legacy of the referendum. But with shifting public opinion and the rise of Andy Burnham, could Britain be plotting a path back to the EU?
‘A real difference’: how community hubs help local people fight rising living costs
More locations are offering debt advice, health services, cafes, social activities and support under one roof
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
Google's YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida, in a fresh legal blow for online platforms accused of fuelling a mental health crisis among children.
Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
Not long after the UK left the EU in 2020, a Bristol-based firm called Eskimo started selling a new kind of high-fashion and energy-efficient electric radiator, based on new technology developed by academics in the city.
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
With Sir Keir Starmer resigning, Andy Burnham, the newly elected Makerfield MP, is almost certain to be the next UK prime minister.
The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
We've had six prime ministers in a decade and it looks increasingly likely that Andy Burnham will be the seventh. But whoever is in charge, they face the same challenges.
E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
E-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a high-stakes legal challenge against the US government, suing to get off a Pentagon blacklist that claims it is linked to the Chinese military.
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
American college graduates have made one thing clear to this year's batch of commencement speakers - beware of bringing up artificial intelligence (AI).
Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
Not long after the UK left the EU in 2020, a Bristol-based firm called Eskimo started selling a new kind of high-fashion and energy-efficient electric radiator, based on new technology developed by academics in the city.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
Chinese e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba has launched a high-stakes legal challenge against the US government, suing to get off a Pentagon blacklist that claims it is linked to the Chinese military.
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
American college graduates have made one thing clear to this year's batch of commencement speakers - beware of bringing up artificial intelligence (AI).
Deaths linked to London air pollution have fallen 40%, study estimates
Deaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019, according to new analysis.
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
Google's YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida, in a fresh legal blow for online platforms accused of fuelling a mental health crisis among children.
Chinese supercomputer leapfrogs best US machines to be ranked world’s fastest
China’s LineShine debuts at number one in Top500 – a list sometimes viewed as a national measure of global tech prowess
Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Until recently, Kunal Shah was a familiar name mainly within India's startup and investor circles.
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
Meta has paused a new company-wide program of tracking its employees' computer usage which has been plagued by internal frustration.
Card payments outage hits pubs and shops during England match
Customers report having to use cash at stores such as Tesco and to buy drinks due to outage at payments processor WorldPay
Rubio insists strait of Hormuz will be toll-free as he arrives for Gulf meeting
US secretary of state seeks to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain over security and US-Iran ceasefire deal
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
Financial markets received a sharp wake-up call on Tuesday following a sudden wave of selling in major technology shares, triggering widespread doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Electricity prices jump in Europe as demand soars in the heatwave
The heatwave has prompted a sharp rise in electricity prices across European markets as millions turn to air conditioners and electric fans to battle record high temperatures, which have also caused a string of power pl…