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Jo Boydell has stepped down as the boss of Travelodge, a major UK hotel chain. Her departure follows criticism of the company's handling of safety and security issues in its rooms.
Canada and the United States say they are close to finishing a new trade deal. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described 'significant progress' in the talks between the two countries.
Bond yields pulled back from multi-year highs after the US Treasury Department said it would double the size of its debt buyback program. The news gave relief to investors who had watched yields climb sharply.
Diesel margins — the profit made on each barrel of fuel — have risen above $100, reaching a record high. This shows how serious the current fuel shortage has become.
US President Donald Trump has announced a short delay on new tariffs against Canada. He said the countries are close to finishing a trade deal.
The S&P 500, a major US stock index, fell as rising oil prices and global bond yields put pressure on the market. The Dow and Nasdaq also extended losses.
Media advocacy groups have said that ABC is right to resist pressure tactics from the Trump administration. They warned that the government could try to control news companies it does not agree with.
McDonald's has announced a new Happy Meal that combines two very different but famous characters: Hello Kitty and Godzilla.
As summer reaches its busiest point for holidays, many workers are switching on their out-of-office email replies before they leave. The BBC has shared advice on how to write one well.
Shares of Target, the American retail company, have recently been rising strongly. This growth has caught the attention of many investors.
Jeanie Buss is reportedly trying to stop her siblings from selling the family's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. A stake is the part of a company or team that someone owns.
The NBA has reportedly found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer secretly funneled money to star player Kawhi Leonard. According to sources, the league's investigation has not uncovered proof of wro
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is heading into a landmark trial in the United States.
China's economy is showing new signs of trouble, according to recent data.
British house prices have recorded their biggest August fall since 2018, according to property website Rightmove.
A Chinese film called "Niu Lai" has become one of the most talked-about movies of the year. Many people online are calling it a form of collective performance art, meaning that watching the film has turned into a shared
A new Chinese film titled "Niu Lai" has caused public discussion after its release in cinemas.
A political debate has restarted in Australia about whether people should be allowed to use their retirement savings, called superannuation, to help buy a home.
Apple may not launch the iPhone 18 this year, according to a new report from MacRumors. Instead, the standard iPhone 18 could be delayed until 2027.
Water companies in England and Wales could soon be allowed to raise bills during a drought, under new proposals from the industry regulator Ofwat.
