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Busnesau Aberystwyth yn pryderu am ffioedd parcio newydd ar y promenâd

Mae busnesau Aberystwyth yn pryderu am ffioedd parcio newydd ar y promenâd sy'n dechrau ddydd Llun, gyda phryderon am effaith ar gwsmeriaid, staff a thwristiaid. Mae'r cyngor yn nodi y bydd y ffioedd yn helpu rheoli galw am barcio, nid yn gynllun gwneud arian.

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Oil Prices Surge as Trump Warns Iran 'Clock Is Ticking' Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Oil prices rose after President Trump warned Iran that the "clock is ticking" amid stalled peace talks. The Strait of Hormuz closure and regional drone strikes have escalated tensions.

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Hindustan Times via Getty Images A petrol pump attendant fills fuel in a vehicle at a petrol station, on 16 May, 2026 in New Delhi, India.

Why Amazon Faces Few Western Competitors in E-Commerce

Amazon dominates Western e-commerce due to early market entry, vast product range, strategic moves like Prime, and leveraging profits from AWS, despite legal challenges and emerging AI-driven retail threats.

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Getty Images An employee places an item in to a distribution cage at the Amazon LCY3 fulfillment center in Dartford, UK, on , 7 July 7, 2023.

Rising Costs Create Vicious Cycle Impacting Traders, Farmers, and Consumers

Rising costs for food ingredients and fertilisers are driving a vicious cycle impacting traders, farmers, and consumers, intensifying the cost-of-living crisis in Northamptonshire.

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Martin Giles/BBC Steve Reid looks directly at the camera holding up a large cheese. He is wearing a black polo shirt, black apron and gloves. He has a number of tattoos on his arms and he is wearing glasses and has a moustache. He is standing in front of some wooden shelving.

Swatch Closes UK Stores Amid Crowds for New Limited-Edition Watch

Swatch has closed UK stores after large crowds queued for the new limited-edition Royal Pop pocket watch, a collaboration with Audemars Piguet. The launch has attracted international attention and led to cancelled events due to safety concerns.

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BBC Hundreds of people wait in a queue snaking back from the shop entrance on a pedestrianised street. Glass fronted stores line the road on both sides.

Defence Contractor to Shift Manufacturing from Cambridge to Wales, 158 Jobs Affected

Marshall Land Systems plans to relocate manufacturing from Cambridge to Merthyr Tydfil by March 2027, affecting 158 jobs. The move aims to reduce costs and improve sustainability, with Welsh government support.

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Steve Hubbard/BBC The entrance to Marshalls head office. A white building with three large windows at the front. There is a small car park to the front of the building and a sign that reads "Marshall of Cambridge Head Office".

Hiscox Shares Soar on Reports of Takeover Interest from Intact Financial

Hiscox shares hit record highs amid reports that Canada’s Intact Financial is exploring a takeover. Other UK firms like Tate & Lyle and Intertek also face foreign acquisition bids.

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The exterior of Hiscox insurers in the City of London

Watchdog Proposes Rival Bids for Heathrow's Third Runway Expansion

The Civil Aviation Authority proposes allowing rival firms to bid for Heathrow's third runway and terminal to control costs and enhance competition, amid concerns over the £33bn expansion plan's impact on airlines and consumers.

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Reuters A British Airways passenger plane flies over a road direction sign as it makes its landing approach to Heathrow Airport in west London

Beckhams and Gallagher Brothers Enter Sunday Times Rich List

Sir David Beckham and Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher join the Sunday Times Rich List, with the Hinduja brothers topping the UK's wealth rankings for the fifth year. The list highlights notable wealth changes and new entrants including Emily Eavis and Tyson Fury.

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Getty Images Composite image of Victoria and David Beckham, and Liam and Noel Gallagher

British Gas to Pay Record £112m in Settlement Over Forced Prepayment Meters

British Gas will pay up to £112m in compensation and debt write-offs after Ofgem found forced prepayment meter installations on vulnerable customers during the energy crisis.

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US Aerospace Company Intuitive Machine to Acquire Goonhilly Earth Station for £37m

Intuitive Machine plans to acquire Cornwall's Goonhilly Earth Station for £37m, enhancing its deep space communications and supporting lunar exploration missions.

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Goonhilly Earth Station A drone shot of the satellite. It is surrounded by single level buildings and fields.

UK Borrowing Costs Rise and Pound Drops Amid Labour Leadership Uncertainty

UK borrowing costs rose and the pound fell as Andy Burnham's Labour leadership bid sparked market concerns over increased borrowing and political uncertainty.

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EPA Andy Burnham looks serious while standing in front of a blue and purple background.