Business & Economy

Published: 12 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape employment opportunities for university graduates in the United Kingdom, with new data suggesting that students who study computer science and economics may be facing changes in the labour market that were difficult to anticipate only a few years ago. A detailed analysis of graduate employment data indicates that software development and coding...

Published: 12 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted operations on a strategically important oil pipeline after authorities said several drones launched from Iraqi territory targeted the facility, causing injuries and damage. The incident has added fresh pressure to an already fragile regional energy and security situation, with Saudi Arabia increasingly relying on the pipeline to transport crude oil while the Strait...

Published: 11 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Sainsbury’s shoppers are being encouraged to keep an eye on the chilled drinks aisle after two new Starbucks flavours sparked excitement among fans online. Starbucks has expanded its ready-to-drink range with Matcha Latte and Strawberry Matcha Latte, giving shoppers an alternative to the brand’s familiar chilled coffee products. The drinks have already been spotted in supermarkets including Sainsbury’s,...

Published: 11 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Lidl is preparing to put a new range of budget-friendly fitness products on sale across the UK, including a pair of £12.99 trainers that could attract shoppers looking for the appearance of a more expensive designer-style running shoe without the corresponding price tag. The CRIVIT Ladies’ Trainers are due to arrive in Lidl stores on Sunday, September 20,...

Published: 11 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Singaporean businessman who sought to recover almost half a million Singapore dollars from his former girlfriend after their relationship ended has lost his case, with the High Court ruling that the money was given as gifts rather than loans. Senior Judge Lee Seiu Kin dismissed Chander Agarwal’s claim for S$468,090, finding that the evidence showed a man...

Published: 10 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. John Lewis Partnership, the retail group behind John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets, has reported a significant widening of its first-half losses as higher operating costs and weaker consumer confidence continue to put pressure on the business. The group recorded a pre-tax loss of £124m for the six months to 1 August, compared with a loss of...

Published: 10 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. UK supermarket chain Iceland is set to become the first major British high street retailer to establish a physical presence in the Falkland Islands, with plans to open a new store in the territory's capital, Stanley, in early December. The retailer said the new shop would be launched in partnership with local business Kelper Stores, marking what the...

Published: 10 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon has warned senior UK politicians that increasing taxes on banks could put investment and employment at risk, as the government considers whether to introduce higher levies on the financial sector in its upcoming October budget. Dimon, one of the most influential figures in global banking, met Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey on...

Published: 10 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US President Donald Trump has pledged to give every adult American citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, making the extraordinary promise during a lengthy speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. The proposal, which could cost the federal government more than $1...

Published: 09 September 2026.The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone at its annual autumn product launch on Wednesday, marking what could become one of the most significant changes to the company’s flagship smartphone since the original iPhone transformed the mobile industry almost two decades ago. The anticipated device is expected to feature a foldable design that allows the phone to...