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UK inflation slows amid lower food and fuel prices

UK inflation slowed to 2.6% in June, driven by lower food, clothing and fuel prices that reduced pressure on household budgets.

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EU objects to JD.com over Ceconomy deal subsidies

Commission’s concerns centre on whether JD.com benefited from foreign subsidies that could bolster the merged company's market position and harm competition within the EU once the deal is finalised.

Morgan Stanley, Diligent Capital lead retail M&A advisers in H1 2026

The latest financial advisers league table ranks advisers by the value and volume of M&A deals on which they advised.

Nike to limit China wholesale sales online from January – report

The change means most of Nike's 16 store partners in China, which together own and operate thousands of Nike outlets, will stop selling online and shift entirely to in-store retail.

Wickes reports 2.3% revenue growth as retail returns to growth

Quarterly group revenue totalled £483m, taking first-half revenue to £865m.