Safety alert affects bottles sold in 11 Midwestern states; retailer also enforces new paid-membership access policy after grace period
Back-to-school shopping and stronger restaurant and online sales pushed consumer spending above expectations even as inflation and a weakening jobs market complicate policy choices
Back-to-school spending and online sales helped lift August retail receipts, even as tariffs contribute to price increases and labor strains
Payments in England and Wales will be means-tested to households with annual incomes up to £35,000 and paid automatically in winter 2025; amounts set at £200–£300.
24% annual rise in private parking fines for April–June prompts renewed scrutiny as a government consultation is extended
New offer requires a £1,250 deposit and an app login; comes days after Lloyds unveiled a £200 switching deal
Recruiter cites prolonged macro uncertainty; plans AI investment and cost cuts as shares tumble 20%
Chain reverts to Old Country Store aesthetic as workers restore classic signage in Tennessee; Grooveberries frozen yogurt shop in Idaho reports death threats after placing memorial stickers honoring Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk
Transport & Environment proposes a 'Large Vehicle Levy' that would charge £10 per kilogram above 1,600kg to curb SUV growth and raise revenue