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Economy

July 23, 2026

Moonshot AI Accusations Reignite US-China AI Rivalry in Distillation Claims

US officials allege Moonshot AI distilled capabilities from Anthropic’s Fable AI to develop its K3 model, intensifying concerns about AI leadership and sanctions.

Economy

July 23, 2026

UK Airport Drop-Off Fees Rise Around One-Third, Gatwick And Stansted Lead At £10

RAC analysis finds UK airport drop-off fees up about a third since last summer, led by Gatwick and Stansted at £10.

Economy

July 22, 2026

Cantley Sugar Factory Could Close in 2027, British Sugar Proposes Site Consolidation

British Sugar proposes closing Cantley, the UK’s first sugar-processing site, by February 2027, with production shifted to Wissington, Bury St Edmunds and Newark.

Economy

July 22, 2026

Three Reasons Why UK Electricity Prices Remain High, Say BBC Analysts

BBC analysis outlines three main drivers of high UK electricity prices: the role of gas in setting wholesale prices, the country’s energy mix, and...

Economy

July 22, 2026

Aston Martin Secures £550m Loan to Bolster Liquidity and Fund Product Plans

A £550m loan package, including a £450m senior secured loan and a £100m delayed-draw facility, will bolster Aston Martin’s liquidity as it pursues its...

Economy

July 22, 2026

Lindt’s Easter Chocolate Sales Fall After Price Hike

Lindt’s revenue slowed in H1 2026 after a groupwide price increase of 11.8% hit demand in Europe, with volume declines and softer airport sales.

Economy

July 22, 2026

EU Clears Paramount-WBD Merger With Concessions As U.S. Antitrust Hurdle Persists

EU regulators approve Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, conditioned on concessions, amid U.S.

Economy

July 22, 2026

Thames Water Lenders Propose Golden Share and Local-Control Plan to Avert Nationalisation

Thames Water lenders propose a golden share and greater local-authority involvement to prevent nationalisation, as earlier rescue plans were rejected and liquidity pressures persist.

Economy

July 22, 2026

Senate Panel Advances China Auto Bill That Could Bar Mercedes-Benz From U.S.

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at restricting Chinese-linked automakers and vehicle tech from the U.S.

Economy

July 22, 2026

France Passes Law Banning Under-15s From Social Media

France has approved a two-stage law banning social media for anyone under 15, requiring age verification for new and existing accounts, with full enforcement...