Pea shortage fears over earliest harvest in years
Farmers say they have seen a drop of up to 30% drop in the number of peas picked this year.
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Starbucks ditches pickup-only stores as they ‘lack warmth’
The firm’s boss made the comments after it revealed that same-store sales had fallen for a sixth quarter in a…
‘I was a shopping addict – it needs to be taken more seriously’
People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.
US and China end trade talks with no breakthrough
A fragile trade truce that the US and China reached in May could expire in on 12 August.
IMF upgrades global growth forecast as tariffs ease
A softening of Trump tariffs since April means global growth could be stronger, the IMF says
Wegovy maker warns of slower profits as rivals bite
The Danish weight loss drug-maker claims “knock-off” treatments are hitting growth.
US rail merger could create first coast-to-coast freight service
Union Pacific agrees to buy Norfolk Southern, establishing a $250bn colossus with 50,000 miles of track.
Anglian Water to pay £62.8m over wastewater failures
The firm agrees to fund improvements after Ofwat discovered “excessive spills from storm overflows”.
Google launches new AI search feature in UK
The new tool marks a significant change for the search giant but raises questions for advertisers.
High meat and tea costs drive up food prices
Food prices rose by 4% in the year to July, according to the British Retail Consortium.