BUSINESS

Primark will close all stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Easter Sunday 2026 due to the Sunday Trading Act, while branches in Scotland will remain open.

UPS is offering a $150,000 buyout to over 100,000 drivers as part of a strategic shift away from Amazon, aiming for a leaner, more automated business model.

Apple's long-rumoured iPhone Fold edges closer to reality, with Samsung securing key RAM supply at doubled prices amid AI shortages.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning that could have far-reaching effects on the global economy, as tensions rise in the Middle East.

Europe is racing to prevent a new inflation shock after the Iran conflict rattled energy markets, with a historic 400-million-barrel oil release aimed at stabilising prices.

Discover how a Florida man allegedly orchestrated a $600,000 produce fraud scheme, facing federal charges for interstate transportation of stolen onions and potatoes. Learn about the risks of fraud in the wholesale produce industry.

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz decided to move to Miami from Seattle after Democrats passed an income tax bill for Washington to levy a 9.9% tax on households earnings $1 million annually.

How the Ellison family's $111 billion media merger could reshape American media, controlling networks like TikTok, CBS, CNN, and HBO. Learn about the implications and concerns of this historic deal.

Why Apple discontinued 15 popular devices after its March 2026 event, including a budget handset, and what to expect from the new iPhone 17e and MacBook models replacing them.

Larry Page, Google co-founder and billionaire, returned to headlines after Elon Musk claimed he once discussed creating a powerful AI resembling a 'digital god'.

Minneapolis activists contest Rev. Jamal Bryant's claim of victory in the Target boycott over diversity policies, demanding reforms amid ongoing tensions in Black economic activism.

Learn about the impact on global healthcare operations and the urgent measures being taken to protect patient care and MedTech security

McDonald's is preparing a fresh value push in the US, with McNuggets, sausage biscuits and a new breakfast combo set to come in at $3 or $4 as the chain battles to regain its affordable reputation.

Explore the future of mortgage rates and their impact on home buying decisions. Discover expert forecasts and economic insights to help you decide whether to lock in a mortgage now or wait for potential rate changes. Stay informed with projections on Treasury yields and market trends through 2030.

Discover the 2026 Forbes list of the world's wealthiest individuals, led by Elon Musk with a staggering $839 billion net worth. Explore how technology and market growth have shaped the fortunes of 3,428 billionaires, controlling $20.1 trillion globally.

Billionaire Peter Thiel shocks investors by selling his $100M Nvidia stake and shifting funds into Apple and Microsoft.

Farage Iran U-turn sees Reform UK leader urge Britain to avoid war on Iran, citing military limits, days after Florida snub. Amid fuel price hikes, polling shows public opposition to involvement