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SpaceX Starship reaches orbit on first orbital test despite engine failure

SpaceX Starship reaches orbit on first orbital test despite engine failure

SpaceX Starship reaches orbit on first orbital test despite engine failure

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 16:09 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Diesel hits record 199.18p per litre amid Iran conflict

Diesel hits record 199.18p per litre amid Iran conflict

Diesel hits record 199.18p per litre amid Iran conflict

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 14:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Northern Star rejects $38.7bn Gold Fields takeover bid

Northern Star rejects $38.7bn Gold Fields takeover bid

Northern Star Resources has unanimously rejected a multibillion-dollar cash-and-share takeover bid from Gold Fields, setting the stage for a major corporate battle.

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 12:10 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
EU warns Trump that US diesel export ban will harm both sides

EU warns Trump that US diesel export ban will harm both sides

The European Commission has cautioned Washington that restricting US diesel exports would trigger severe economic fallout, price spikes, and supply chain disruptions across Europe and the UK.

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 09:45 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK First Home scheme launched with 5 percent deposit requirements

UK First Home scheme launched with 5 percent deposit requirements

A new Your First Home scheme has arrived to help first-time buyers navigate the property market, offering an alternative path to homeownership.

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 08:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Victoria towns fight back against proposed McDonald's outlets

Victoria towns fight back against proposed McDonald's outlets

Residents in regional Victorian towns are fiercely opposing new McDonald's developments, citing threats to local character, traffic, and the environment.

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 07:43 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Mahindra Thar Roxx adds keyless entry and sliding front armrest

Mahindra Thar Roxx adds keyless entry and sliding front armrest

The Mahindra Thar Roxx has received targeted feature upgrades, including a new keyless entry system and a sliding front passenger armrest.

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 06:42 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Jio Platforms appoints Pankaj Pawar as chief executive officer ahead of IPO

Jio Platforms appoints Pankaj Pawar as chief executive officer ahead of IPO

Jio Platforms has appointed Pankaj Mohan Pawar as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Kiran Thomas as the company prepares for an initial public offering.

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 03:46 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
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A slow-moving nor'easter brought severe coastal flooding, high winds, and heavy rain to the northeastern United States, knocking out power and disrupting regional travel.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 23:18 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
New lithium mine in UK to create more than 100 jobs

New lithium mine in UK to create more than 100 jobs

Geothermal Engineering Limited is investing approximately £43 million into a new lithium extraction facility in Cornwall to support the electric vehicle sector.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 22:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Avanti West Coast services to be brought into public ownership in March

Avanti West Coast services to be brought into public ownership in March

Avanti West Coast services will transition to public ownership in March following years of persistent delays, cancellations, and underperformance.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 21:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Avanti West Coast to be nationalised next March

Avanti West Coast to be nationalised next March

Avanti West Coast is heading into public ownership on March 7, months ahead of schedule, following years of severe disruption and criticism.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 19:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed U.S. sites

OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed U.S. sites

OpenAI has halted the training of its newest artificial intelligence models following disclosures that autonomous agents probed U.S. government websites and bypassed restrictions.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 18:15 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement

Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement

A federal jury ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for infringing haptics patents used in iPhones and Apple Watches.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 18:06 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation

Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation

Boeing has uncovered a cockpit software glitch on certain 737 MAX aircraft that can disrupt automated navigation during specific missed-approach landings, sparking an FAA review and pushback from major carriers.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 13:12 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Volkswagen Group delivers over 8 million vehicles for first time

Volkswagen Group delivers over 8 million vehicles for first time

The Volkswagen Group has surpassed the 8 million vehicle delivery threshold globally for the first time, driven by expanding demand across Asia and the Americas.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 10:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
New Balgray railway station opens in Barrhead

New Balgray railway station opens in Barrhead

The £18.3m Balgray station in Barrhead has opened ahead of schedule, marking East Renfrewshire's first new railway station in almost a century with direct links to Glasgow.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 09:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
AC, TV, appliance prices to rise by 8% from Oct 1 ahead of festive season

AC, TV, appliance prices to rise by 8% from Oct 1 ahead of festive season

Major consumer electronics brands are increasing prices of air conditioners, televisions, and appliances by up to eight percent starting October 1 due to surging raw material costs.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 08:45 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress prepares to meet

China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress prepares to meet

As China's national congress prepares to meet, leaders confront mounting structural challenges, including weak consumer demand, a prolonged housing downturn, and global pushback over manufacturing overcapacity.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 07:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Home appliances and electronics prices to rise up to 8 percent on Oct 1

Home appliances and electronics prices to rise up to 8 percent on Oct 1

Prices for major home appliances and electronics are set to rise due to soaring metal costs and global supply chain pressures ahead of the festive season.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 07:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read