Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales 17. September 2026 (09:42) FTSE 100 retailer, which owns UK rights to US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret, says prices could rise in autumnBusiness live – latest updatesNext has thanked warmer weather for an “unexpected” boost in sales, leading the clothing retailer to raise its profit forecasts for the fourth time this year.The FTSE 100 company, which owns the UK rights to the US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret as well as stakes in labels including Reiss and Joules, raised its expectations for full-year profits by £12m to £1.26bn. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Royals set to carry out engagements after book claims 17. September 2026 (09:27) Charles said Diana would be forgotten ‘soon enough’ after her death, according to her brother Earl Spencer’s serialised memoir in the Daily Mail.(London News)
Royals set to carry out engagements after book claims 17. September 2026 (08:42) Charles said Diana would be forgotten ‘soon enough’ after her death, according to her brother Earl Spencer’s serialised memoir in the Daily Mail.(London News)
Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction 17. September 2026 (08:41) Court hears Mauro Paul Coluzzi and two associates defrauded customers and banks of more than $130,000Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australia Post worker’s crippling gambling addiction spiralled into purchases of gold jewellery, phones and even online gaming gift cards with stolen bank cards.Mauro Paul Coluzzi’s family members broke down in court as he was jailed until December 2027 for leading two criminal syndicates funded with pilfered plastic. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising 17. September 2026 (08:00) Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harmsThe UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party group of peers has urged, prompting fury from the lobby group for bookmakers and casinos.In a 173-page report, the House of Lords liaison committee said the government had been “too passive” in response to an explosion of digital advertising and social media influencers promoting the gambling sector. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
