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Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'

Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Watch: Inside Ryanair plane flying with dislodged windowByEmer MoreauBusiness reporterPublished8 minutes agoAn incident on a Ryanair flight which saw a passenger partially sucked out of a plane window may have been caused by "foreign object damage" to an engine, said the airline's boss.Michael O'Leary said an initial investigat...

Iran war: Look beyond stocks to understand state of economy, experts say

Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.

Does money buy happiness? What India's spending power reveals about how we live

Indian households now spend more on experiences and lifestyle choices. Average monthly spending has risen across both rural and urban areas. Food now constitutes a smaller portion of household expenditure. Easy credit options enable more accessible purchases and lifestyle upgrades. Despite increased spending, financial security remains a significant concern for many.

10 أغنى المليارديرات الشباب في 2026: أسرار نجاح مذهلة ستدهشك!

في عام 2026، يظهر أمامنا جيل جديد من المليارديرات الأكثر نجاحًا وصغرًا في التاريخ. هنا نستعرض قصصهم الملهمة وأرقام ثرواتهم التي ستجعلك تعيد التفكير في مفهوم النجاح.

Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisationImage source, Getty ImageImage caption, Thames Water's lenders want to let local authorities have more involvementBySimon Jack, Business editor and Emer Moreau, Business reporterPublished1 minute agoThames Water's main lenders are offering the government a "golden share" and more control for local authorities in a bid to stop the troubled supplier from being nationalised.The government recently rejected a previous rescue propos...

Bill Koch’s Aspen estate once asked $125M, now poised to sell for $33.5M

Billionaire Bill Koch's expansive Aspen estate has sold for $33.515 million after a luxury auction. The property, initially listed at $125 million, struggled to find a buyer for two years. After several price reductions, the 52-acre Elk Mountain Lodge went to a competitive bidding process. This sale highlights shifts in the ultra-luxury housing market and buyer selectivity. The transaction represents a notable luxury home sale in Aspen this year.

Sky-High Transfers: The Shocking Surge in Premier League Fees

LIZ PEEK: The Trump economy is doing better than the media want to admit

President Donald Trump has a good story to tell on the economy; he should be telling it, because it’s a sure bet the liberal media will not.Consider the big picture: unemployment is low, real wages are rising, the stock market is high, investment is booming and inflation, though above the Federal Reserve’s target, came down last month, and will recede again once oil prices stabilize. (Inflation, most recently at 3.5%, and at 2.6% excluding volatile food and energy, is also significantly below th...

Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures

Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figuresTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMinister pressed on electricity bills savings figuresCloseRead live updates on the new government's plans. SubsectionBusinessPublishedJust nowShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsCost of Living Follow Cost of Living close panelYou are now following Cost of Living Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a col...

SBI Funds Management listing makes some employees crorepatis

SBI Funds Management made a strong debut on Dalal Street today, listing at a premium of around 7% over its IPO price. The stock opened at Rs 610 on the BSE, which is a gain of 6.27% from the issue price of Rs 574, while it listed at Rs 613.30 on the NSE.

Oracle loses billions as Sam Altman's trouble with 'Chinese models' come knocking

Oracle's credit rating has been downgraded by S&P due to significant artificial intelligence investments. The company faces increasing investor concerns about its rising debt and competition. OpenAI's financial stability poses a key credit risk for Oracle's future obligations. Oracle's substantial data center leases could become problematic if clients fail to pay. The firm's AI business model faces pressure from upfront capital and lease commitments.

New warning on oil: Goldman Sachs says crude prices could cross $120

In a note dated July 20, Goldman Sachs analysts said, “Escalation in the Middle East and the decline in estimated Persian Gulf flows to below 45% of pre-war levels have pushed oil prices back up.”

UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards

Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime ministerBusiness live – latest updatesEmployers cut the number of job vacancies in May, according to official figures that highlight the UK’s “fragile” economic outlook amid the conflict in the Middle East.Job vacancies fell to 712,000 – almost half the level in 2022 – as employers put off hiring new staff in the three months to May, the Office for National Statistics said. Continue reading...

أسعار مذهلة: أغلى السيارات المباعة في المزادات - هل تتخيل أن تدفع ثمن قصر لسيارة؟

تعرف على أغلى السيارات التي بيعت في المزادات وأسعارها الخيالية التي ستتركك في حالة من الصدمة! من السرعة الفائقة إلى التصميم الفاخر، هذه السيارات ليست مجرد وسيلة تنقل، بل تمثل قطعاً فنية ذات قيمة استثنائية.

UK borrows less than expected in June in boost for Burnham

Figure of £16bn from ONS comes after new prime minister revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity billsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed less than expected in June, in a boost for Andy Burnham as he set out plans to cut VAT on household electricity bills and promised a new direction for the British economy.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing – the difference between government spending and income – was £16bn last month, £7.9bn less than...

Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices under pressure? Check July 21, 2026 outlook

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to be under pressure and downside risks remain, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

UK government borrowing falls in June

UK government borrowing falls in JuneImage source, Getty ImagesByNick EdserBusiness reporterPublished8 minutes agoThe UK government borrowed slightly less than expected in June, according to official figures published as new prime minister Andy Burnham began setting out measures to cut living costs for households. Borrowing - the difference between spending and income from taxes - was £16bn last month, £7.9bn lower than at the same point last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.S...

'Direct violation': Canada vows to protect workers after Trump slaps 50% tariffs on select goods

Canadian Prime Minister Carney stated new US tariffs violate the CUSMA trade agreement. He affirmed continued government support for Canadian workers and businesses. These tariffs target Canadian exports like vehicles and dairy products. Canada has proposed detailed solutions and remains open to negotiations. The nation will take necessary measures to strengthen its domestic economy.

VAT to be cut from household energy bills in October

VAT to be cut from household energy bills in OctoberImage source, Getty ImagesByKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentPublishedJust nowVAT will be cut from household electricity bills, the government has announced, as part of new prime minister Andy Burnham's plan to offer help with the cost of living.The reduction from 5% VAT will come into effect on 1 October, saving a typical household about £45 a year.Ministers said it would be funded by savings from the cancellation of the digital ID pro...

Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge

Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plungeImage caption, Matthew said he does not know what he would do without the community larderByLeigh Boobyer and Ross Pollard, West of EnglandPublishedJust nowA single father using a community larder to feed his family says he is facing a difficult summer as food donations fall and voucher schemes end.Matthew uses the Millbrook Hub community larder in Castle Cary up to three times a week.The father-of-two said: "Without it, I don't know what I'd d...