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London trials new technology to increase bus safety
Transport for London will trial new safety technology on London buses including automatic braking and audible warning systems.
Energy boss warns of volatile gas prices after rig closure
Gas prices are set for increased volatility heading into winter after the closure of a major storage facility off the east coast of England, the CEO of a key energy alliance group has said.
Trump faces widespread criticism after regressing on Charlottesville strife
US President Donald Trump is coming in for major criticism within his own Republican party after a fiery press conference at Trump Tower in which he blamed both sides for the unrest caused in Charlottesville last weekend.
Irish hard border will not return, UK Brexit paper says
A UK government positioning paper has said that ensuring there is no hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will be a top priority as Brexit negotiations continue.
US homebuilder sentiment improves in August
US homebuilder sentiment rebounded after hitting an eight-month low in July.
IATA reports air passenger growth at a 12-year high
The financial outlook for airline carriers is improving, as passenger yields begin to reverse a multi-year downtrend and amid increased demand for premium passengers - especially in Asia - as global trade picks up, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its June - July Airlines Financial Monitor.
Barclays announces closure of 54 UK branches
Barclays has announced that in a further effort to cut costs it will be closing around 54 branches before the end of the year, reducing much needed access to services for customers across the UK.
The bridge is over: London's Garden Bridge trust concedes defeat
The Garden Bridge Trust announced on Monday that it would be shutting down the project to build and run a proposed bridge over the Thames in central London.
Trump trade probe will 'poison' relations, Chinese media says
The White House’s decision to order a probe into Chinese trading practices will 'poison' relations between the two countries at a critical time, state-run newspaper China Daily has warned.
China issues ban on North Korean imports to comply with UN sanctions
North Korea came under further international pressure on Monday after China moved to implement recently approved UN trade sanctions against the regime.
Bitcoin continues meteoric rise to surpass $4000
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit another record high on Sunday and surpassed the $4000 mark for the first time.
Increasing number of applicants keeps UK pay growth low
Basic pay in the UK is predicted to rise just 1% over the next 12 months, according to new research published on Monday.
Trump criticised after failing to condemn white supremacy groups
US President Donald Trump has come under fire from politicians on both sides of the divide after he failed to explicitly condemn far right groups following a car attack in Virginia on Saturday.
Partner at Mayfair equity firm denies Putney jogger attack after arrest
A partner at Mayfair equity firm Hunter Collins has denied any wrongdoing after being arrested in suspicion of being the jogger who pushed a woman under a bus on Putney bridge.
Uber investor takes legal action to force former CEO Kalanick off board
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick faces a legal battle to remain part of the lift-hailing company’s executive board after an investor filed a lawsuit to have him removed.
Snap shares tank further after reporting $443m loss
Social media app Snapchat’s parent company Snap Inc is sinking fast in the US stock market, with a $400m loss in its second quarter compounding a major decline since its IPO earlier this year.
Trump doubles down on North Korea after 'fire and fury' threats
US President Donald Trump has refused to back down on threats of ‘fire and fury’ made to North Korea earlier this week, doubling down on his stance against King Jong-un’s regime.
EU Council expands sanctions against North Korea
The European Union expanded its sanctions on North Korea as the back and forth between the US and Pyongyang escalated.
Rising interests rates pose biggest threat to the global economy - Rogoff
Ken Rogoff, former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising interest rates "threaten the global economy. ".
Mayor pledges 4G coverage for London Underground tunnels
The days of being uncontactable while commuting in the capital will soon come to an end if the Mayor has his way, with Sadiq Khan promising Londoners will be able to use the mobile phones on the Underground within two years.