McDonald’s revives Extra Value Meals, raising prospect of a fast‑food price war
Company’s 15% discounted meal bundles aim to lure cost‑conscious customers as rising menu prices dent traffic; rivals may be forced to match offers.
Company’s 15% discounted meal bundles aim to lure cost‑conscious customers as rising menu prices dent traffic; rivals may be forced to match offers.
Former Roc-A-Fella co-founder reports minimal assets and zero monthly income in Florida filing

Zack Polanski’s emphatic win reshapes the left-of-Labour landscape and could influence business policy, investment priorities and regulatory expectations in the UK

Wide-ranging changes install new home and foreign secretaries and leave the chancellor in place as the government seeks to steady markets and press ahead with its delivery agenda.
Trade union umbrella group calls on Rachel Reeves to keep ‘everything on the table’ to boost public service investment

Chris Kempczinski backs eliminating federal taxes on tips but says the change would not aid non‑tipped McDonald’s workers
Angela Rayner's resignation over tax-related findings triggers a staffing shake-up in Downing Street while Reform UK capitalises on the upheaval
Nikkei leads gains while Chinese mainland markets fall on regulatory and liquidity concerns; U.S. stocks steadied after Alphabet-led rally and softer jobs data lifted hopes for Fed cuts
Surge in support for Reform UK and promises to roll back green rules and cut immigration raise questions for business, markets and economic policy