People buying less fast food as grocery prices remain high
But shoppers were still buying branded groceries instead of opting for cheaper, own-brand alternatives. Source: Original News
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ONS delays release of sales data over quality concerns
The delay raises fresh questions over the reliability of ONS data, which influences policy decisions. Source: Original News
Newsmax settles Dominion election defamation case for $67m
Dominion had accused Newsmax of broadcasting “verifiably false lies” following President Joe Biden’s victory in 2020. Source: Original News
‘Unaffordable’ rents well over a third of income
Bristol and Bath are now in the top 20 least affordable places to rent in England, the ONS says. Source: Original News
Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant
The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel. Source: Original News
Expect smaller broccoli if heatwave continues, farmers warn
The British Growers Association warns that supplies of broccoli are ‘tight’ thanks to the heatwave. Source: Original News
Trump’s trade war puts US love for Scottish goods to the test
The consequences of the tariff hikes are being felt across the world, and not just in direct trade with the US. Source: Original News
Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board
The private members’ club chain is returning to private ownership after four years on the New York Stock Exchange. Source: Original News
Bioethanol plant begins shut-down process
Hull-based Vivergo says all staff will have left and the site will be ready for demolition by the end of the year. Source: Original News
Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic
Australia’s biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill. Source: Original News