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The Wolseley to open first hotel in New York as Minor launches global luxury brand
The Wolseley launches its first New York hotel, combining iconic London dining with luxury accommodations for global expansion.
Electric air taxis take step towards passenger reality after San Francisco Bay flight
Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi completes San Francisco Bay flight, showcasing the future of short urban aerial passenger travel.
Cybersecurity becomes Britain’s most sought-after tech skill as pay and hiring surge
The Brussels Milan sleeper train launches in September, adding a new overnight rail link across Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
New Brussels-Milan sleeper train to launch in September
The Brussels Milan sleeper train launches in September, adding a new overnight rail link across Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
Germany’s Axel Springer buys 170-year-old Telegraph in £575m deal
Axel Springer agrees £575m Telegraph deal, bringing one of Britain’s oldest newspapers under ownership of the German media group.
Christian Lindner to headline Vaduz finance forum as Liechtenstein banks confront market and geopolitical strain
Christian Lindner will headline Finance Forum Liechtenstein as banking leaders debate market risks, geopolitics and talent shortages.
Wizz Air cleared to launch UK–US flights ahead of 2026 World Cup
Wizz Air receives approval for UK–US flights, aiming to carry European football fans to the 2026 World Cup.
EU warns women face 50-year wait for equality as Brussels targets deepfakes, pay gaps and political exclusion
EU warns women could wait 50 years for equality as Brussels targets pay gaps, deepfakes, healthcare bias and political exclusion.
AI now trusted to plan holidays more than work, shopping or health advice, survey finds
AI travel planning now earns more consumer trust than shopping, work tasks or health advice, new survey reveals.
Banijay and All3Media to merge in €4.4bn deal creating global TV production giant
Banijay All3Media merger creates €4.4bn television giant spanning 170 labels across 25 countries worldwide.
Abu Dhabi to build first Harry Potter land featuring both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley
Abu Dhabi’s Warner Bros. World expands to create first Harry Potter land combining Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.
Could AI finally mean fewer potholes? Swedish firm expands road-scanning technology across three continents
Flowity’s AI-powered road scanning detects cracks and potholes globally, helping authorities prevent costly road damage efficiently.
BrewDog collapses into administration as US cannabis group Tilray buys UK business for £33m
BrewDog enters administration, 484 jobs lost and 38 bars closed as Tilray secures £33m UK rescue deal.
Government consults on social media ban for under-16s and potential overnight curfews
Ministers consult on social media ban for under-16s, exploring curfews, AI chatbot limits and stronger age verification rules.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey cuts nearly half of Block staff, says AI is changing how the company operates
Jack Dorsey trims Block staff from over 10,000 to under 6,000, citing AI-driven restructuring and operational changes.
Brisbane named world’s best city to raise a family, with London second
Brisbane is ranked the world’s best city for families, excelling in parks, safety, and child-friendly activities, with London second.
Hornby sells iconic British slot-car brand Scalextric for £20m
Hornby confirms £20m Scalextric sale to Mark Brown’s new investment vehicle, securing the brand’s next phase of growth.
WPSL targets £16m-plus in global sponsorship drive with five-year SGI partnership
WPSL SGI sponsorship partnership seeks £16m-plus in global revenues through a five-year commercial drive.
Dubai office values reportedly double to AED 13.1bn amid supply shortfall
Dubai office market 2025 saw values double to AED 13.1bn amid supply constraints and rising demand.
€60m Lisbon golf-resort scheme tests depth of Portugal’s upper-tier housing demand
A €60m Lisbon golf resort apartments scheme aims to gauge strength in Portugal’s premium housing market.
2026 Winter Olympics close in Verona as Norway dominates medal table
Milan Cortina 2026 concludes in Verona with Norway leading the medal table and Italy achieving a record haul.
