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UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from war hit

British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask a tough outlook for households, with global costs from the Iran war set to hit them harder later this year.

Business • 20 May

Trump says Iran peace negotiations 'in final stages'

US President Donald Trump has said that negotiations with Iran are in the final stages, while warning of further attacks unless Iran agrees to a deal.

Middle East • 20 May

Filippo Ganna of Italy and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 109th Giro d'Italia 2026, Stage 10 a 42km individual time trial stage from Viareggio to Massa / #UCIWT / on May 19, 2026 in Massa, Italy.

Ganna cruises to stage 10 win as Eulalio holds on to lead

Italian Filippo Ganna sailed to an easy victory in ⁠stage 10's individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, and pre-race favourite Jonas Vingegaard failed in his bid to take the overall lead as Afonso Eulalio battled hard to hold ‌on to ⁠the pink jersey.

Cycling • 19 May

Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide

Epic Games said today its popular shooter title "Fortnite" has returned to global App Stores, as the videogame maker signaled confidence in a favourable outcome from an ongoing lawsuit against Apple.

Business • 19 May

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Samsung, union narrow some differences as strike nears

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union have narrowed some differences, a mediator in their talks said today, as the government and business groups pile on pressure to avert an imminent and damaging lengthy strike.

Business • 19 May

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attack plans

Oil prices fell today, with global benchmark Brent crude dropping 1%, after US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned attack on Iran to allow for negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.

Business • 19 May

Dr Martens' turnaround gathers pace as profits jump 61%

Dr Martens has today reported a 61% jump in annual earnings and forecast "strong profit" growth this fiscal year as the UK bootmaker's strategy of cutting discounts and improving margins appeared to be paying off.

Business • 19 May

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Swatch's 'drop culture' gamble follows Labubu craze

Swiss watchmaker Swatch and luxury partner Audemars Piguet are betting big on a Gen Z "product drop" culture - buzzy, often limited launches that have helped spur sales from Labubu dolls and Nike trainers to Popeyes chicken.

Business • 19 May

Currys flags 18% profit rise, defying retail slowdown

Electricals retailer Currys has forecast an 18% rise in annual profit after underlying sales in its main UK and Ireland business rose 3%, bucking the trend of a generally subdued retail sector.

Business • 19 May

The Facebook owner is planning to lay off 10% of its employees this week, with additional deep cuts slated to come later this year

Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring

Meta has detailed its layoff plans for this week in a memo shared with employees yesterday, saying cuts to its workforce globally would be accompanied by a fresh round of organisational changes aimed at improving the company's AI workflows.

Business • 19 May

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UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from war hit

Trump says Iran peace negotiations 'in final stages'

Ganna cruises to stage 10 win as Eulalio holds on to lead

Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide

Samsung, union narrow some differences as strike nears

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attack plans

Dr Martens' turnaround gathers pace as profits jump 61%

Swatch's 'drop culture' gamble follows Labubu craze

Currys flags 18% profit rise, defying retail slowdown

Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring