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Shein posts quarterly loss as US trade rules hit sales

Shein reported a quarterly loss after US tariff changes hit sales, while also outlining plans for a Hong Kong listing and noting pressure from the Iran war.

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Would you take £50,000 now or a 50/50 shot at £1m?

A YouGov survey found 73% would take £50,000 now rather than a 50/50 chance of £1m, with women especially likely to choose the guaranteed cash.

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Northern Ireland home heating oil prices jump £100 in three weeks

Northern Ireland home heating oil prices have risen sharply, with the average cost of 500 litres up nearly £99 in three weeks as households worry about winter bills.

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Pubs add £150m in World Cup sales as England reach semi-finals

Pubs gained £150m in extra World Cup sales as England reached the semi-finals, while some restaurants struggled in hot weather.

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Family calls for ‘Adrian’s law’ after former Vodafone manager’s death

Adrian Howe’s family are urging the government to introduce “Adrian’s law” after he was found drowned days before his Vodafone franchise was due to open.

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Primark cuts prices to lure shoppers in online price war

Primark is cutting prices on hundreds of items as it faces pressure from Shein, Temu and other rivals. Analysts say the move is meant to pull in value-focused shoppers.

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Rental searches for pet-friendly homes fall after law change

Rightmove data shows searches for pet-friendly rentals fell by more than 50% in May and June after England changed rules on pets in rented homes.

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ADHD is reshaping workplaces, and employers are under pressure

A tribunal award to a Lidl manager with ADHD highlights how rising neurodiversity diagnoses are reshaping workplace disputes and employer obligations.

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BuzzBallz packaging labelled unrecyclable despite green claims

BuzzBallz packaging has been described as unrecyclable by experts, despite the brand’s website claims. BBC reporting found the plastic-and-metal format cannot be recycled in the UK.

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Trump vows EU probe over fines on US tech firms

Donald Trump says the US will investigate the EU and may impose tariffs after Brussels fined Google €890m and scrutinised other US tech firms.

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Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public anger

Water company bosses’ pay rose to £25.3m despite a government bonus ban, with Anglian, United Utilities and others using retention and allowance payments.

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Democrats attack Trump’s new tariffs as a tax on Americans

Democrats and some Republican allies criticized Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries, while Brazil, markets and US officials reacted to the move.

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