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Airport drop off fees up by a third - here are the priciest

Airport drop off fees up by a third - here are the priciestImage source, Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesImage caption, Gatwick and Stansted airports have been found to charge the highest drop-off fees among major airports in the UKByKaty AustinTransport correspondentPublishedJust nowDrop-off fees at the UK's major airports have risen by a third on average since last summer, new analysis has found.The RAC looked at the cost of pulling up at the closest point to terminals at the 20 busiest...

Improving liquidity helping robust growth in credit: RBI

India's economy shows resilience amid global uncertainties and fragile geopolitics. Liquidity conditions have improved, supporting robust credit growth across the nation. The external sector remains steady, with foreign investment inflows strengthening its outlook. Rural and urban demand conditions are healthy, reflecting strong economic activity. Retail inflation edged up in June, driven by food and fuel components.

Pharma companies in a flux over Trump's 200% tariff move on generics

India's $30-billion pharma industry is staring at a fresh challenge after US President Donald Trump announced that generic medicines imported into the US would face tariffs of 100% from Aug 2028 and 200% a year later, unless companies relocate manufacturing to the US.

Inflation Nation: Ranking the Premier League's Most Expensive Transfers of All Time!

اكتشف سر وارن بافيت: القاعدة رقم 1 لتصبح ثريًا بشكل مذهل!

وارن بافيت، أحد أغنى رجال العالم، يملك ثروة تقدر بـ 100 مليار دولار! تعرف على القاعدة الذهبية التي اتبعها ليحقق هذا النجاح المدوي.

Guaranteed income program targets low-income homes led by Black moms as cash handouts surge nationwide

Guaranteed income initiatives have gained significant momentum across the country in recent years, but one of the earliest programs specifically targets low-income homes led by Black mothers.The Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT), launched in 2018, provides selected mothers with $1,000 per month in unconditional, no-strings-attached cash payments for a full year. The initiative was created by Springboard to Opportunities, a Jackson, Mississippi-based nonprofit founded in 2013 to support families livi...

Pat McAfee fires back as fans blame his $65M ESPN deal for layoffs

As ESPN makes headlines with significant layoffs, Pat McAfee faces backlash for his notable contract negotiations. Supporters link his financial discussions to the job cuts, but McAfee clarifies that these decisions are part of separate budgeting issues. Yet, the unfavorable optics of his arrangement complicate his defense, prompting a deeper examination of ESPN's commitment to its workforce.

Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal

Aston Martin secures £550m loan dealImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aston Martin said the loans would be used to fund future product plansPublished4 minutes agoAston Martin has secured £550m in loans as it attempts to boost its finances.The luxury car maker has been struggling in recent years and in March announced it would cut about 600 jobs, as last year's net losses leapt by a little over 50% to £493.2m.The firm has blamed the effects of US tariffs and weak demand in China.Its half-y...

Segro board U-turns on £14bn takeover bid by US rival Prologis

UK warehouse landlord says board unanimous in recommendation to accept ‘best and final offer’ The board of the UK warehouse landlord Segro has U-turned and said it would be willing to accept a £14bn takeover by Segro’s bigger US rival, Prologis, in a deal that would be one of the largest foreign takeovers of a UK-listed company.In the latest blow to the troubled London stock market, Segro said in a statement that its board had “unanimously concluded” it would recommend its shareholders accept wh...

Pakistan seeks $10bn lifeline – 'brokerage fee' after mediation role between US & Iran

Pakistan seeks a ten billion dollar financial lifeline from the Trump administration. This facility aims to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves and ease rupee pressure. The request follows Pakistan's diplomatic role in facilitating US-Iran contacts. Economic stakes are considerable as Pakistan narrowly avoided default in 2023. The US is considering the proposal, which involves strategic and financial calculations.

Trump's 200% tariff plan may be a bitter pill for US consumers, warns Dr Reddy's

The United States plans significant tariffs on imported generic medicines. These duties will rise to 200% in the coming years. Dr Reddy's Laboratories anticipates higher medicine prices for American consumers. Shifting manufacturing to the US is currently considered impractical by the company. India faces substantial exposure as a major generic medicine exporter to the US.

Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says

Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm saysImage source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesImage caption, John Neal, former chief executive officer of Lloyd's of LondonByMitchell LabiakBusiness reporterPublished22 July 2026, 16:47 BSTUpdated 2 minutes agoLloyd's of London's former boss's close relationship with another director breached compliance rules, the insurance market has said after an internal investigation.Former chief executive John Neal and former corporate affairs...

The Bezos factor - unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investors

The Bezos factor - unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investorsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (left) has reportedly been offered the opportunity to join a consortium investing in LiverpoolByKeifer MacDonaldBBC Sport journalistPublished1 minute agoThe story of potential investment in Liverpool took a new twist on Wednesday, as Jeff Bezos' name was thrown into the mix.Barely 24 hours earlier, it had emerged that a consortium led by British-Indian milliona...

10 أغنى مليارديرات عرب وكيف صنعوا ثرواتهم: قصص نجاح مذهلة ستدهشك!

اكتشف كيف حقق أغنى المليارديرات العرب ثرواتهم الهائلة في زمن قياسي! قصص ملهمة وأرقام مذهلة تكشف عن أسرار النجاح في عالم الأعمال.

Unveiling Wealth: How the Richest Arab Billionaires Built Their Empires

Discover the incredible journeys of the richest Arab billionaires, who transformed their initial investments into astonishing fortunes. From oil and real estate to technology and finance, their stories are not just about money, but also about vision and innovation.

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Will planned house-sale reforms improve the system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Ford & Aramark probing Ford factory kiosks after employees lost jobs for 'stealing'

Ford and Aramark are reviewing workplace self-service kiosks. This review follows employee dismissals for alleged snack theft incidents. Workers claim payment failures and software glitches caused wrongful accusations. Some recently fired employees have been reinstated after investigations cleared them. The companies are investigating kiosk functionality issues in limited cases.

Europe’s heatwave in June cost grain farmers €2bn in lost revenue and crop damage

EU set for worst crop harvest in decade after total grain yield estimated to be 9m tonnes smaller than expected, analysis findsThe heatwave that swept across Europe in June is estimated to have cost the continent’s grain farmers €2bn (£1.7bn) in lost revenue and destroyed 10m tonnes of crops, according to a new analysis, raising concern about the impact on food prices.The European harvest of crops including wheat, barley, maize and oats is now predicted to be 9m tonnes smaller than forecast befo...

Minister to bring forward storm compensation law

Minister to bring forward storm compensation lawImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Storm Éowyn caused disruption for households last yearByJohn CampbellEconomics and business editor, BBC News NIPublished3 minutes agoStormont's economy minister is to develop plans to make compensation a legal right for households which lose electricity supplies during extreme weather.That is despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so.The regulator said money could be bett...

Bus fare cap coming from aid budget will hit world’s poorest, Burnham told

Funding proposal for cost of living policy ‘throws global south countries under the bus’, says ActionAid UK directorBurnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2UK politics live – latest updatesThe world’s most vulnerable people will be put at risk by Andy Burnham’s decision to use the aid budget to pay for cheaper bus fares in England, charities have said.The prime minister announced on Wednesday that he would reduce the fare cap from £3 per journey to £2 for next year, funded m...