Ice cream sales soared 143% in a week at Iceland, hitting a 56-year high, as temperatures reached 37.3C. The UK braces for potential 41C heat, with Aldi selling 2.5 million ice creams in three days.
Chelsea are in club-to-club talks with Rayo Vallecano over a deal for left-back Pep Chavarria, who would provide cover at left-back and left wing-back under new manager Xabi Alonso.
The EU and China have agreed to three months of talks to address the €360bn annual trade deficit, aiming to avoid a trade war after weeks of threats.
Andy Burnham, expected next PM, pledges to fix 'broken' system with devolution, cost-of-living relief, and a No 10 North hub in Manchester.
Chicago Fire sign Robert Lewandowski through 2027-28. The 37-year-old Polish striker scored 83 goals for Barcelona, has 697 career goals, third among active players.
Andy Burnham could raise taxes on adult gaming centres by £460m, with 43% public support, targeting high-street slot machines that exploit deprived areas.
About 2.8 million Australians on award wages get a 4.75% pay rise from 1 July 2026. Other changes include payday super, expanded parental leave, tax cuts, anti-price-gouging laws, and more.
The FCA will require crypto firms to hold capital, conduct annual stress tests from October 2025, but warns investors can still lose all their money.
President Donald Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling, the acting labor secretary, for the permanent role. Sonderling previously served as deputy secretary and has taken a hardline stance on unemployment fraud.
More than a million young people in the UK are NEET, a growing problem among 16-24 year olds, with long-term prospects at risk as other European countries recover post-Covid.
At least six trucks destroyed in a massive fire after a collision on the Hume Highway near Breadalbane; drivers escaped without serious injuries. One truck carried eight tonnes of butane cans, causing multiple explosions.
Exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in US prison for defrauding thousands of over $1bn, with a judge calling him a con artist, not a democratic activist.
Brompton has sold a 10% stake to Decathlon and 5% to BA Capital in a deal worth £18m, as the bike maker's CEO says the cycling market is recovering from a sales slump.
Millions of Britons risk higher energy bills if they don't submit meter readings before the price cap rises 13% on Wednesday, adding £221 to average annual costs.
A Peugeot EV owner pays £450 monthly for a car that broke within two weeks and still won't charge. The lease company refuses to rescind the contract, claiming the vehicle is drivable despite multiple faults.
The cost to rewire Great Britain's electricity network could reach £89bn in the 2030s, 50% higher than pre-Labour forecasts, as the government pursues clean power targets amid rising demand.
Nearly a quarter of UK pubs and restaurants are losing money, prompting a celebrity chef-led campaign for a VAT cut from 20% to 10% to save the struggling hospitality sector.
EY has sacked a graduate employee after he and another man allegedly accessed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal bank account. The men faced court on Tuesday.
All England Club questions players' claim of 22% revenue share in prize money, requests financial data amid ongoing dispute over remuneration and welfare.
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts says grocery inflation is not as bad as feared, with food price rises easing despite Middle East tensions. Sales rose 2.7% to £9.1bn, boosted by Aldi price match, hot weather and World Cup.
A lost demo of Coldplay's Chris Martin singing a song intended for the 1999 Bond film The World Is Not Enough is up for auction, alongside other formative recordings from the band's early years.
Elon Musk briefly became the first trillionaire, sparking debate over inequality. Conservative media defends his wealth as earned, but critics highlight oligarchy risks and unethical tactics.
Law firms seek up to £4.5bn on behalf of 700,000 new-build buyers, alleging seven major housebuilders colluded to inflate prices, with compensation of up to £6,200 per property.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy intends to ask Ofcom and the CMA to examine Paramount's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery over media plurality and competition concerns.
Global stock selloff hits AI and chip stocks, but gains remain strong. California's billionaire tax proposal advances, influencing Newsom's federal wealth tax counterproposal.
Nearly a quarter of UK hospitality businesses are losing money, prompting calls for a VAT cut from 20% to 10% to save the sector.
Number of billionaires worldwide rose 13% to a record 3,302, with wealth growing 25% on average, driven by AI stock market surge, according to UBS.
A herd of cows blocked the west coast mainline in Staffordshire for over three hours, causing cancellations and delays on London to Manchester routes and other services.
The US Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated party expenditures, removing a key barrier between wealthy donors and federal candidates in a case brought by JD Vance and Republican committees.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is challenging Apple and Google's 'effective duopoly' over mobile app stores by allowing developers to steer users away from app stores for payments, aiming to increase competition.