UK economy grows 4.8% in second quarter – Financial Times
Output remained below pre-pandemic levels and the Delta variant is likely to have slowed progress in July
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SPC chairman Hussein Rifai doubles down on vaccine mandate with jail claim – NEWS.com.au
SPC chairman Hussein Rifai doubles down on vaccine mandate with jail claim
Disruptive teen, 13, restrained on American Airlines flight from Maui to LAX – Hawaii News Now
The flight was diverted to Honolulu after the incident Tuesday.
Coles ‘Best Buys’ selling FILA gym equipment during Covid lockdown – NEWS.com.au
Coles ‘Best Buys’ selling FILA gym equipment during Covid lockdown
House prices could fall 6% by the end of next year as higher mortgage rates rise, investment firm warns – Stuff.co.nz
Expect house prices to fall as downward pressures kick in over the next two years, an investment advisory company warns.
FTSE 100 to start positively as econometrics stay in inflation comfort zone – Proactive Investors UK
The index of UK blue-chip shares was down 17 points to 7,202
Sharemarket slips as investors eye the prospect of higher interest rates – Stuff.co.nz
“This view that interest rates are going higher is really on investors’ minds in New Zealand," said Fat Prophets head of research…
China says crackdown on business to go on for years – BBC News
The five-year plan comes soon after a major clampdown on several big technology and education firms.
Former B&M worker settles disability discrimination case – BBC News
Harvey Spence, who has a learning disability, says he “dreaded going to work” because of his experience.
James Packer fights call to slash his Crown voting power, Coonan leaves door open to ongoing involvement – NEWS.com.au
James Packer fights call to slash his Crown voting power, Coonan leaves door open to ongoing involvement