Cadillac F1 names Jim Beam as official spirits partner in multi-year deal
American bourbon maker to feature on and off the Cadillac entry as the new team prepares for its 2026 Formula 1 debut
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits, says Unilever has stifled brand’s independence on social issues
Greenfield, a co-founder for 47 years, says Ben & Jerry’s can no longer speak freely on justice and human-rights issues under Unilever ownership; corporate leaders dispute his characterization
UK house price growth slows in July as north outperforms south
Office for National Statistics data show annual growth slipped to 2.8% with regional divergence and signs of cooling in new-build and flat markets
Manchester United posts record revenues of £666.5m despite on-field collapse and restructuring
Club records highest-ever turnover but still posts a loss as Ineos-led cost cuts and 300 redundancies reduce expenses
UK inflation holds at 3.8% in August, keeping pressure on Bank of England policy
Consumer prices rose at the same pace as July, driven by food costs, leaving inflation well above the BoE’s 2% target as the central bank navigates recent rate cuts and economic weakness
UK house price growth slows in July as northern regions outpace the south
ONS data show annual UK house price growth eased to 2.8% in July, driven by gains in more affordable northern regions while London and the South see near-stagnation
UK inflation holds at 3.8% in August, complicating Bank of England's rate outlook
Consumer Prices Index unchanged at 3.8% as core and food inflation remain elevated, dimming prospects for further base-rate cuts
Aldi reveals 23 potential sites in £1.6bn UK expansion
Discounters plans 80 new stores in 2026–27 as chief warns against cost increases ahead of November Budget
Aldi unveils 23 target locations in record £1.6bn UK expansion, warns against cost hikes ahead of Budget
German-owned discounter to open 80 stores in 2026–27 as sales top £18bn and profits fall amid fierce price competition