Diageo to double Guinness, cut jobs in overhaul
Diageo CEO Dave Lewis unveils plan to nearly double Guinness production by 2031 and cut jobs, boosting shares over 6% despite sales decline.
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Nintendo Direct Tomorrow: Fire Emblem Focus, No Zelda
Nintendo announces a Fire Emblem Direct for August 4, 2026, focusing on Fortune's Weave, with no Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake news expected, pushing Zelda fans to wait longer for a dedicated showcase.
Fly-tipping firm caught via pizza receipt
EMM Furniture Ltd was fined £20,000 after a pizza receipt in fly-tipped waste led to their identification, following an anonymous tip-off.
Naples Earthquake: Rocks Injure 8, Crush Cars
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake near Naples, Italy, injured eight and crushed dozens of cars under falling boulders. The quake struck Campi Flegrei at 7:46pm Friday, causing power outages and transport halts.
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UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops
Drought and extreme heat have slashed UK vegetable yields, forcing supermarkets to import lettuce and broccoli from Spain and sending wholesale prices soaring.
Burnham hints at pragmatic North Sea drilling approach
Andy Burnham says he will take a 'pragmatic' approach to North Sea oil and gas, potentially breaking Labour's manifesto pledge to ban new drilling licences.
Rolls-Royce outlook brightens with defence, AI, nuclear
Rolls-Royce upgrades forecasts again, with cashflow up £200m and operating profits up £700m, as CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç's vision of becoming LSE's most valuable company gains credibility.
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Befar Group Hydrogen Fluoride Breakthrough
Befar Group has developed a new method for producing hydrogen fluoride, significantly reducing costs and environmental impact. The breakthrough could transform the chemical industry.
WA oil refinery plan 'dinosaur technology', experts say
Experts say a proposed oil refinery in Western Australia would be uneconomic, require subsidies, and contradict the clean energy transition, as six of eight Australian refineries have closed since 2003.
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Woman trapped in lift with broken call button; told to carry phone
A woman was trapped in a City of London Corporation lift with a non-working emergency call button. Months later, residents are advised to carry mobile phones in lifts, sparking anger and accusations of neglect.
Royal Mail hikes bulk postage by up to a third
Royal Mail will raise wholesale postal prices by an average of 25% from October 5, impacting the NHS and large organisations that rely on bulk mail for bills, marketing and medical notices.
Japan Quake: 50 Injured, Many Trapped in Mall Collapse
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, injuring at least 50, trapping many in a shopping mall, and causing power outages and damage.
Mini Greek village built in Swiss garden for £20,000
Michael Scherrer spent £20,000 creating a tiny Greek village in his Swiss garden, complete with white walls, blue shutters, and a bar. The 15x15m project took months due to permissions and weather.
Trump warns of military action if Iran diplomacy fails
Trump warns of a return to strong military action if Iran talks fail. Tehran denies direct negotiations as Oman and Iran near agreement on Strait of Hormuz tolls.
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Australia Tests National Emergency Alert System
Australia conducted its first nationwide test of the AusAlert emergency warning system on July 27, 2026, sending alerts to all mobile phones and TVs.
Blame Privatised Water Firms for Hosepipe Bans
Letters argue that privatised water companies, not just climate change, are responsible for frequent hosepipe bans due to neglect of infrastructure and high executive pay.
Gatwick Airport water outage: bottled water handed out
Gatwick Airport is handing out bottled water after a water supply disruption caused no flushing toilets or water fountains. Restaurants shut, but flights unaffected.
Point72 Hires AI Expert to Predict Weather for Traders
Point72 has hired an AI expert to develop weather prediction models that will give traders a competitive edge in commodity markets, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Origin Energy hack: personal and banking data stolen
Origin Energy confirms hackers stole customers' names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers and partial bank account details in a cyber attack affecting up to 2 million accounts.
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Loganair First European Airline with Electric Fleet by 2029
Loganair will become Europe's first commercial airline to operate an electric fleet, with five all-electric Beta ALIA CX300 aircraft set to launch in 2029 after successful trials in Scotland.
European gas prices hit 4-month high on US-Iran war fears
European gas prices hit a four-month high as US-Iran conflict escalation raises winter supply fears, with the Dutch benchmark briefly above €60/MWh.
Ealing Council OKs data centre, gets £18m, grid not used
Ealing Council approved a data centre on the former Honey Monster factory site, securing £18m in contributions, and insists its electricity won't come from the local grid.
2.4 million more face hosepipe ban as heatwave persists
South East Water extends hosepipe ban to 2.4 million customers across four counties as England faces longest dry spell this century, with reservoirs at 79% capacity.
Bank of England to reject thermal coal bonds in loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting bonds linked to thermal coal as collateral for loans from October, marking a fresh crackdown on the polluting fossil fuel and signaling growing financial risks.
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SEW disruption hits thousands in Kent for second day
Thousands of properties in Tunbridge Wells face low pressure or no water after instrument failure; SEW apologizes and aims for supply return by evening.
South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up
South East Water warns of 'material uncertainty' over survival, with funds only sufficient until July 2027, after fines, CEO exit, and widening losses.
1,600+ DOE energy-saving webpages deleted as heatwave hits
The Department of Energy has removed at least 1,662 webpages offering energy-saving tips, coinciding with the Trump administration's push to weaken efficiency rules and as millions face extreme heat.
Thames Water bonuses rise to £4.1m amid debt crisis
Thames Water increased senior manager bonuses to £4.1m despite a government ban and material uncertainty over its future, as net debt rose to £19.7bn.
Camden proposes permanent car ban on high street
Camden Council is consulting on a permanent motor traffic ban on Camden High Street after a successful trial, aiming to improve safety, air quality, and pedestrian experience.
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Grid operator probes whistleblower blackout cover-up claims
National Energy System Operator faces independent legal probe after whistleblower alleges staff were told to avoid paper trail during June heatwave, risking blackouts to protect reputation.
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