Friday, July 18, 2025

Sylvanian Families' legal battle over TikTok drama

The toys' owner is suing a TikTok creator who makes videos of them in adult storylines.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Spud-tacular: How India became a french fry superpower

India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.

Buy now, pay later checks will block some shoppers

Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.

Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned

Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Cost of summer holiday clubs rises to £1,076 a child

Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds.

German defence tech firm to make drones in UK

STARK, which makes weapon systems for NATO, says its new facility in Swindon will support 100 jobs.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices

Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm

The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.

Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia

Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%.

Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says

Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.