Business

Latest stories in this section, ordered by the original publication time from each source.

BBC

Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day

A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.

NYT

U.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen It

The debt is outgrowing the size of America’s economy. The president’s policies could accelerate the country’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.

NYT

Is It an Art Gallery? A Museum? A Theater? A Dream?

The Ministry of Awe, a new immersive experience in a former bank in Philadelphia, aims to help locate the wondrous in the everyday.

FOX

Two cities named Springfield are dominating America's hottest housing markets for different reasons

Smaller cities like Springfield, Massachusetts, and Springfield, Illinois, are drawing U.S. homebuyers away from overpriced metros in a new housing gold rush.

GDN

Outrage as oil giants profit billions from Iran war - The Latest

Shell has made $6.9bn in profits since the Iran war began, cashing in on soaring energy prices. The enormous profits have reignited calls for higher taxes on fossil fuel companies to fund support for those hardest hit by rising costs.Lucy Hough speaks to energy correspondent Jillian Ambrose. Continu...

FOX

AI exposes hidden risks in US military supply chain tied to China

The Trump admin is using AI to expose vulnerabilities in the U.S. military supply chain tied to what experts describe as China’s decades-long economic warfare strategy.

ET

PSX stays bullish, nears 173,000

KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions

ET

Cannabis control body plans Rs200m renovation

Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry

ET

Record 4,082 companies registered in April

The total number of registered companies has reached 294,101

BBC

Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits

Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

BBC

Average house price falls by 5%, report shows

The cost of an average island property is down from almost £600,000 at the start of 2025.

FOX

Gas price surge hitting low-income households hardest, Fed study finds

Rising gas prices amid the Iran war are hitting low-income households hardest, creating a K-shaped consumption pattern, a New York Fed report finds.

NYT

Why Investors Are Still Betting Big on Kalshi

The popular prediction market platform has just raised a new funding round that values it at $22 billion, double what it was worth in December.

NYT

Kalshi, the Prediction Market, Raises $1 Billion at a $22 Billion Valuation

The platform for betting on sports, politics, the weather and more has raised $1 billion and sees big financial firms as a key source of growth.

FOX

USAA, Armed Services YMCA launch childcare program ahead of Military Spouse Appreciation Day

USAA and Armed Services YMCA announce Mission Watch, a free childcare initiative for military spouses at three installations during PCS transitions.

BBC

Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact

The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

NYT

Help! We Got to the Gate in the Nick of Time, but Missed Our Flight.

A California couple rushed through Heathrow to catch their connecting flight, arriving with minutes to spare. But British Airways had already given away their seats.

BBC

Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK

The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

SKY

Shell gives update on costly war damage to its output

Shell has revealed a surge in quarterly profits on the back of the Middle East conflict but also given an update on costly war damage to its output.

BBC

Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict

Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

ET

500MW floating solar project planned

$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually

ET

ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally

Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall

SKY

An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible

Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.

BBC

Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?

Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines. From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort