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Economy

July 19, 2026

Burnham Faces North Sea Dilemma: Drilling Debates and Policy Rebalancing

As Burnham prepares to take office, the North Sea policy debate centers on honoring manifesto pledges, handling Rosebank and Jackdaw approvals, and shaping the...

Economy

July 19, 2026

BrewDog Co‑Founder James Watt Seeks Buyback Following Tilray Takeover

BrewDog co‑founder James Watt has announced an official bid to buy back the company after its sale to Tilray, proposing to return ownership to...

Economy

July 19, 2026

EU Border System Delays Feed Scrutiny as Airports Struggle With EES Rollout

The EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) rollout has increased passport control times at major airports, with Rome and Faro reporting longer queues.

Economy

July 19, 2026

Aer Lingus Plans Up to 500 Job Cuts and Route Reductions to Boost Margin

Aer Lingus unveiled a cost‑cutting plan to trim up to 500 jobs across head office, cabin and pilot roles, alongside a 6% capacity reduction...

Economy

July 19, 2026

TikTok Faces Ofcom Investigation Over Child Age Checks

Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into TikTok’s age-check methods and whether safeguards protect under-18 users from harmful content as part of a broader...

Economy

July 19, 2026

UK Economy Returns To Growth In May As Energy Pressures Persist

UK GDP edged higher in May, rising 0.1% as the services sector led gains, offset by declines in production and construction amid energy-price pressures...

Economy

July 19, 2026

British Steel Taken Into Public Ownership To Protect Vital UK Supply

Britain has moved British Steel into public ownership to protect a vital UK capability.

Economy

July 19, 2026

White House Teleprompter Operator Accused Of Making $100K From Trump Speech Bets

A White House teleprompter operator faces investigation after allegedly using inside information to place bets on Trump speeches, with about $100,000 in potential gains...

Economy

July 19, 2026

Bozeman’s Yellowstone Effect: Rapid Growth, Soaring Rents, and a Rent Strike

Bozeman, Montana, has transformed from a quiet Western town into a magnet for wealth, prompting housing affordability concerns and a notable rent strike at...

Economy

July 18, 2026

The 2000s Digital Camera Trend Returns as Smartphone Fatigue Grows

A renewed interest in the 2000s digital camera is sweeping bars, festivals and family gatherings as nostalgia and smartphone fatigue push adults toward retro...