Pakistani consortium buys 75% stake in PIA
A Pakistani consortium has acquired a 75% stake in the national carrier PIA for 135bn rupees, marking a key privatisation demanded by the IMF. Read the full details.
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Amanda Staveley's £11m Payday After Newcastle Exit
Exclusive details reveal financier Amanda Staveley received an £11 million payout following her departure from Newcastle United, capping a remarkable career journey. Discover the full story.
Black Friday slows UK shop price rises before Christmas
UK shop price inflation eased to 0.6% in November, down from 1%, as Black Friday promotions offered relief. Food inflation also fell. Discover what it means for your Christmas shopping.
Shop price inflation slows ahead of Christmas
Good news for UK shoppers as shop price inflation eased to 0.6% in November, with food inflation slowing to 3%. Retailers hope for a confidence boost in the crucial festive period. Discover the latest trends.
Scotland's high streets 'one bad Budget away' from ruin
The Scottish Retail Consortium warns high streets face collapse without a competitive business rates discount. Urgent call for action in the January Budget to match England's relief.
UK High Street Visits Fall Amid Black Friday Fears
New data reveals a sharp drop in UK high street footfall as economic worries deter shoppers. Discover the impact on retail and the wider economy.
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
UK Cuts Global Health Fund Aid by 40%
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
Malaria Resurgence: A Warning of Global Health Crisis
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Reeves pledges business rates overhaul as shop inflation falls
Shadow Chancellor announces radical reform of business rates and planning system to boost retail sector, as new data reveals shop price inflation has fallen to lowest level in over two years.
UK aid cuts trigger global malaria treatment crisis
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
Cantona Fronts Man Utd Takeover Bid
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona approached by UAE consortium to lead dramatic takeover bid that could reshape the club's future ownership.
John McEnroe bids to buy Bethpage Black golf course
Tennis icon John McEnroe is heading a consortium aiming to purchase the famed Bethpage Black golf course in New York, challenging a previous deal with the New York Yankees.
UK's Best & Worst High Streets Revealed
Exclusive research by the Mirror names Westminster as Britain's top shopping destination, while Blackburn faces a stark struggle. Discover the full ranking and what it means for your local high street.
$30bn Santos Takeover Collapses After Abu Dhabi Exit
A massive $30bn acquisition of Australian energy giant Santos by an Abu Dhabi-led consortium has been abruptly terminated, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and raising questions about the future of fossil fuel investments.
UK Inflation Drops to 2.3%, But Core Rate Stays High
UK inflation fell to 2.3% in April, its lowest level in nearly three years. While food prices are finally falling, core inflation remains persistent, delaying hopes for an imminent Bank of England interest rate cut.
John Lewis & Primark Defy Gloomy Retail Forecast
In a surprising turn, John Lewis and Primark report strong sales growth, challenging the broader retail downturn and offering a glimmer of hope for the UK high street.
Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife Review 2025
Our in-depth review of the Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife. Discover if this iconic, lightweight santoku lives up to the hype for UK home cooks and professionals.
UN: Defence Spending Futile Without Climate Aid
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
John Lewis and Primark sales surge defies retail gloom
In a surprising turn, John Lewis and Primark report strong sales growth, challenging the broader retail downturn and offering a glimmer of hope for the UK high street.
UK Retail Sales Crash to Post-Pandemic Low
New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with supermarkets hit hardest as consumers grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and cut back on essential spending.
China's Bold Strategy for Global Dominance Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals how China is aggressively expanding its global influence through military, economic, and diplomatic channels, challenging Western hegemony and reshaping international power dynamics.
John Kerry: Melting Arctic Ice a Global Security Threat
US Climate Envoy John Kerry issues a dire warning from the Arctic Circle, stating the rapid melting of ice is a profound global security threat that demands immediate international action.
UK Food Inflation Crashes to 18-Month Low
In a major relief for households, UK food inflation has dropped to its lowest level since January 2023. We break down which grocery prices are falling fastest and what it means for your weekly shop.
UK Retail Sales Crash Amid Soaring Inflation
New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with like-for-like growth turning negative. Soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are forcing consumers to cut back severely on non-essential spending.
Shoplifting hits 54-year high as 70% of offenders escape justice
British retailers face an unprecedented shoplifting epidemic with offences reaching their highest level since 1969, while police fail to pursue 70% of cases, leaving traders furious and demanding government action.
Chancellor pressured to act as UK shop inflation holds at 2.9%
Jeremy Hunt faces mounting pressure from retail leaders to address the business rates burden in the Spring Budget, as new data reveals shop price inflation remains stubbornly high.
UK Retail Sales Drop Sharply Amid Inflation Fears
Retail sales in the UK saw a sharp decline in October as consumers tightened their belts due to rising inflation and economic uncertainty, according to the British Retail Consortium.
UK Retailers Demand Rate Cuts as Inflation Falls
The British Retail Consortium urges the Bank of England to cut interest rates amid falling shop price inflation, warning of continued pressure on consumers and businesses.
Global Consortium Eyes Whyalla Steelworks Takeover
A global consortium is reportedly weighing a takeover bid for Whyalla Steelworks, with Bluescope Steel among the key players. The move could reshape Australia’s steel industry.
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