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There is a threat of high inflation coming to the UK but only from the conflict in the Middle East, which could keep oil prices high for much longer than was expected when Donald Trump first began attacking Iran.It is the war that makes the difference between a benign outlook for inflation and one that puts it back on a rising trajectory, senior UK central bankers believe.The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee was clear in its decision on Thursday to hold interest rates at 3.75% that underlying pressures on inflation are almost entirely absent in the domestic economy. Prices…

Speaking to former political adviser Jimmy McLoughlin on his podcast Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Burnham said he was concerned that the use of technology was not making recruitment processes “fairer”.”How do you get over some of your personality, your passion?” he asked, referring to virtual interviews. “It seems to me to then work against people who have that side to their character and work for those who are just giving the more formulaic answer.”I do worry about that and I’ve seen that in relation to my kids and their situation.”Responding to Burham’s comments, industry body the Recruitment and Employment…

Comparing Our Favorite Vacuum CleanersHonorable MentionsBissell PowerClean FurFinder for $260: This was our previous top pick for the best cordless vacuum. It got bumped though because the regular Bissell PowerClean ($200) is a touch cheaper since it doesn’t come with the FurFinder upholstery attachment, while Dyson and Ryobi’s vacuums have more powerful suction for pet hair.Black and Decker Dustbuster Flex for $130: This is another cool handheld vacuum that’s great for cars or even indoor areas like staircases. It has a 4-foot hose, longer than most compact vacuums, and a handy little charging mount that the accessories clip into. Thank…

Cybersecurity wasn’t really something small and mid-sized businesses worried about too much a few years back. That’s changed fast. Once your customer data, your apps, your internal tools all end up online, protecting the server behind them stops being optional. And attacks aren’t getting any simpler either, which is part of the problem with sticking to old-school security methods on their own.If your business runs on a secure Linux VPS, whether that’s hosting a website, a business app, or just a dev environment, pairing that server with some AI-based tooling actually makes a real difference. It’s not about replacing the…

Buying a new computer in 2026 is a unique experience. Rather than deal with incredibly high tech prices, more shoppers are opting for high-quality refurbished tech. This ASUS Chromebook CM30 refurb is in near-mint condition with a grade “A” rating, but it still only costs $144.97 (reg. $369.99) on sale. A tablet and a laptop for under $200 This is a Grade “A” refurbished Chromebook, so it arrives in near-mint shape with minimal to no scuffing on the case. The screen is a 10.5-inch WUXGA touchscreen at 1920×1200, and it hits 400 nits with 118% sRGB coverage, so text stays sharp, and…

Investors are withdrawing money from Hyperliquid-linked exchange-traded funds for the first time since the products launched.Data from SoSoValue shows that the three funds have recorded more than $13 million in net outflows in July, putting them on course for their first negative month after attracting about $280 million since inception.Nearly $27 million has left the products since demand reversed in the second half of July, ending a nine-week run of consecutive inflows, SoSoValue data show.Hyperliquid ETFs Weekly Flow (Source: SoSoValue)Data from CryptoSlate shows that the fund retreat has coincided with a more than 13% monthly decline in Hyperliquid’s HYPE token,…

Fifteen elephants found dead in southern Kenya outside the Amboseli National Park are suspected to have been poisoned by eating tomatoes that had been sprayed with pesticides on nearby farms.The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) says preliminary laboratory tests found cyanide in samples taken from the animals’ carcasses.Ten of the elephants had been found with signs of paralysis and then died within two days. The other five elephants were already dead by the time they were discovered.Investigations are continuing, but for the time being wildlife officials have ruled out foul play. Seeking to reassure the public, wildlife authorities have told local…

UK holidaymakers are being warned about a nasty infectious disease called cyclosporiasis that can cause explosive diarrhoea, after a sharp rise in cases.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), external said 67 cases have been reported since April, with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.It comes amid an outbreak in the US that has infected more than 18,000 people across 45 states. The source hasn’t been identified yet and there have been no reported deaths.The illness is caused by a parasite, cyclospora, that can contaminate food like salads, herbs and soft fruits. It doesn’t naturally occur in the UK…

UK-headquartered energy giant BP has put into production an expansion project of a field in the U.S. Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico) that was discovered in 1998.Source: BP BP reported today, July 30, the start-up of the Atlantis Major Facility Expansion project, which adds two new subsea water injection wells to the Atlantis field to help increase the pressure of targeted reservoirs, unlocking additional barrels and extending the asset’s producing life. According to the company, the project was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget and adds approximately 10,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) of gross peak…

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch July 30, 2026 Local news matters, but we journalists have work to do when it comes to delivering the information people value most, according to the northeast Wisconsin residents who took part in the Local News Landscape Study.  Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Center for Civic Engagement spoke to 251 people who call Brown, Kewaunee, Oconto and Outagamie counties home. Community members shared what they think about local news, what topics they feel informed or uninformed about, where they get news, and more.  The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation commissioned…