Economy

Trump Uses Wartime Powers to Spend $700 Million to Boost Coal Plants

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act and other authorities to provide $700 million in funding to support and boost the coal industry as part of the administration’s broader effort to meet rising energy demand.

Amazon expands ultra-fast deliveries in UK and adds same-day fruit and veg

Deliveries in 30 minutes or less coming to Manchester and Birmingham and fresh groceries service to start in London

This industrial giant continues to reach new heights. The charts suggest more gains lie ahead

Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets takes a look at the short- and long-term technicals of this industrial name.

I Deliver Parcels in Beijing by Hu Anyan Audiobook Review

This memoir of a man who moved around China chasing low-paid work for 20 years is an indictment of a shocking system, read in a suitably austere way

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for summer 2026? Here's what some experts predict.

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Blackstone restricts flagship fund withdrawals as private asset fears reemerge

Blackstone capped withdrawals from its $79 billion BCRED fund after redemption requests rose from 7.9% to 10%, adding to private market liquidity concerns.

UK car sales hit post-Covid high for May as Chinese EV makers gain ground

Registrations up 7% in the month, with battery EVs recording fastest growth and Tesla jumping 45% as motorists look to cut fuel bills

How much should you pay for an ethically made T-shirt?

A higher price does not necessarily mean better fabric, fairer pay for workers or greater sustainability. To guarantee you’re buying ethically, experts say, you need to dig a little deeper

Disney Racks Up $4.2bn Deficit on Paris Parks

Exclusive: Analysis shows resort has yet to recoup Disney’s investment despite record revenue and 16m annual visitors

What would Jesus drink? Welcome to the age of Christian energy beverages

Drink brands such as Yahweh and Praise Energy say they’re raising awareness for Christianity – but are they just treating Jesus like an uncopyrighted Mickey Mouse?

As feds pull back student loans, states should reform cosmetology licensing

The Trump administration is pulling back federal student loans for cosmetology schools — and it’s a great opportunity for states to stop forcing aspiring beauticians to take on debt just to practice their trade.

The World Cup will boost these hospitality stocks, Deutsche and Goldman say

Around 5 billion people – more than half the world's population – tuned into at least parts of the previous World Cup in 2022.