Llanerchindda Farm Wins AA B&B of the Year Wales 2026
Llanerchindda Farm in Llandovery has been named AA Bed & Breakfast of the Year Wales 2026, praised for its friendly welcome, good food, and stunning countryside location.
Category : Business
Bootle Family Business Turns Over Millions After 90 Years
Bootle's Richmond Paper Supply Company, a family-run business turning over millions, celebrates 90 years of operations, supplying 1,000 hospitality businesses across the North West.
ITVX Offers All Harry Potter Films for Free Streaming
ITVX now streams all eight Harry Potter films and three Fantastic Beasts movies for free, marking a new Warner Bros deal. Fans can enjoy the franchise during its 25th anniversary.
Outdoor Solar Lamp Drops to £6 in Cashback Deal
The Outsunny Outdoor Garden Solar Light is available for just £6.20 after a TopCashback welcome bonus, down from £62.99 RRP, offering an affordable way to brighten outdoor spaces this summer.
Berlin Wall Slab Splits South London Neighbourhood
A Herne Hill homeowner installed a 2.75-tonne Berlin Wall slab in his garden without planning permission. Neighbours complain it blocks views, and Southwark council has ordered its removal, sparking a heritage vs. planning dispute.
EasyJet Board Criticized for Surrendering to US Bidder
EasyJet's board has been criticized for accepting a 690p bid from Castlelake without a proper fight, despite the airline's strong assets and a credible path to £1bn profitability.
Australia Set to Avoid Recession Despite Oil Shock
Economists say Australia will escape a full recession despite the biggest global oil supply shock in history, though living standards are expected to languish.
SF Homes Sell for $1M Above Asking Amid AI Boom
In the first half of 2026, over 140 San Francisco homes sold for at least $1 million above asking price, driven by AI wealth. Median home prices rose 17% year-over-year to $2.2 million, with inventory down 45%.
Premier League clubs' pre-tax losses surge 600% to £948m
Premier League clubs' combined pre-tax losses surged 600% to £948m in 2024-25, driven by transfer spending and lack of one-off sales, Deloitte's annual review finds.
Manhattan Building Unstable After Columns Buckle, Evacuations
Two structural columns buckled in a Manhattan high-rise being converted into apartments, causing evacuations and a serious stabilization effort.
Australian House Prices Drop But Nearly Double Decade Ago
Australian house prices have fallen 0.7% from peak but remain nearly double what they were a decade ago, with average dwelling price now exceeding 17 years of household disposable income.
UK Regional Income Gap Unchanged for 30 Years Despite Promises
Britain's regional household income divide has barely changed in 30 years, with disposable incomes in Kensington and Chelsea four and a half times higher than in Leicester, according to a Resolution Foundation report.
Timms Review: Pip Disability Benefit Overhaul Expected This Week
The Timms review into the personal independence payment (Pip) disability benefit is due this week, concluding Pip is not fit for purpose amid fears of cuts.
Gary Stevenson Proposes 2% Wealth Tax in New Doc
Gary Stevenson, a working-class millionaire, proposes a 2% annual tax on wealth above £10m to close the wealth gap, facing criticism from the super-rich in his new Channel 4 documentary.
UK Housebuilders Face £4.5bn Lawsuit Over Price Fixing
A collective lawsuit on behalf of 700,000 new-build homeowners seeks £2.2bn-£4.5bn from seven largest UK housebuilders for alleged competition law breaches, potentially driving industry reform.
Farage's £5m Gift Reported to NCA Over Laundering Fears
Labour's Anna Turley calls on Nigel Farage to cooperate with the National Crime Agency after a £5m gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported over money laundering concerns.
Telstra Outage, Brereton Probes Dropped, Modi Visits Australia
Telstra outage disrupts thousands; Sarah Henderson defends triple zero tests. Two Brereton complaints dropped. Modi begins Australia visit. Rugby league diplomacy plan announced.
NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: Sixers Win Big
Philadelphia 76ers land Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade, while Celtics and Lakers struggle in early NBA free agency moves.
AI-Enhanced Property Listings: Helpful or Misleading?
Estate agents use AI to enhance property photos, sparking debate over deception. Buyers report misleading images, while agents argue it helps visualize potential. Trading Standards warns of legal risks.
US Privacy Policy Addendum for Covered States
This US addendum outlines additional privacy rights for residents of Alabama, California, Colorado, and other covered states under state privacy laws, including rights to know, delete, opt-out, and appeal.
Severn Trent Spared Ofwat Fine Despite Serious Failures
Severn Trent avoided a fine from Ofwat for wastewater breaches after proactively identifying and fixing problems, reducing spills by 41% and investing £98m.
Rashford to Rejoin Man United After World Cup
Marcus Rashford is set to return to Manchester United after the World Cup, with plans to start next season under Michael Carrick despite a strained relationship and high wages.
Sam Kerr's NWSL Return: Impact on Gotham FC and League
Sam Kerr returns to the NWSL after seven years, signing with Gotham FC through 2030. The move signals ambition for the club and league, with Kerr aiming to add a US championship to her accolades.
Vistry Warns of £30m Loss Amid Heavy Discounting and Weak Demand
Vistry Group expects a £30m loss in H1 2025 due to weak consumer demand and the Iran conflict, resorting to heavy discounting on unsold homes.
Virgin Media Fined Record £28m for Blocking Cancellations
Ofcom fined Virgin Media a record £28m for deliberately mishandling millions of customer calls to prevent cancellations between 2022 and 2024, the largest consumer protection penalty ever.
UK Neet youth could hit 1.25m by 2030s without action
About 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education or training (Neet), a figure that could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent government action, according to a report published in May.
Hill Launches Insider Subscription Amid Trump News Surge
The Hill, a Washington-based political news outlet, announces a digital subscription service, the Hill Insider, as it capitalizes on reader interest in the second Trump administration.
IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amid Diminished Iran War Impact
The IMF upgraded UK GDP growth to 1% for 2026, making it the third fastest-growing G7 economy, as fears over the Iran war's economic impact ease.
1 in 5 Young Market Traders Hold Master's or PhD
Nearly a quarter of young market traders in Britain now hold a master's degree, PhD or medical doctorate, according to new research, as highly educated entrepreneurs flock to the sector.
Oil Surges, Stocks Slide as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Oil prices jumped 5%, stock markets fell globally, and bond yields rose after US-Iran strikes and Trump declared the ceasefire 'over'.
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