Bar fight: Hugo cocktail takes aim at Aperol in UK summer of spritz The elderflower drink is enjoying explosive growth, with Campari, Sarti Rosa and limoncello varieties also taking off
Can Harvey Nichols find its way back to being Absolutely Fabulous again? Mike Ashley says it’s in a ‘death spiral’ but a refocus on design could be what the department store needs
‘The market is dead’: why aren’t flats in England selling? Figures show most leasehold flats in England do not find a buyer within six months, despite slashed prices
Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefits
Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling
Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says Industry body calls for greater scrutiny of patients with multiple repeat prescriptions to tackle ‘growing problem’
Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence
In the Black review – rewarding drama about the Faustian pact of big business Quaz Degraft draws on his knowledge of high finance for these misadventures in a material, misogynist world
US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July in surprise blow to Trump – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US job report dramatically misses expectations
US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues Estimates for previous two months were revised down sharply but unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say Domestic flights cost 26.5% more than last year, data shows, amid demand for travel and reduced oil refining capacity
Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks Inspections ordered by US regulator will affect about 470 aircraft, after reported problems in earlier models
Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England Problems after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon on Friday
Sir Christopher Ondaatje obituary Businessman and philanthropist who helped fund a new wing for the National Portrait Gallery