Live Nation and Ticketmaster ran a monopoly over big US venues, jury finds
Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have had a harmful monopoly over big music venues, a jury in the US has found.

Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have had a harmful monopoly over big music venues, a jury in the US has found.

Marks & Spencer is joining London Fashion Week this autumn to mark its 100th anniversary in fashion. CEO Stuart Machin aims to transform the retailer into a fashion destination, showcasing designs on a global stage and appealing to younger demographics with trend-driven collections.

UK students who paid thousands for overseas conservation placements have lost their money after eco tour operator GVI went into liquidation on July 1. The company, which offered volunteer and internship programs, ceased trading, leaving students with no refunds and conservation projects in Africa and South America facing financial uncertainty.

US stock markets declined Wednesday due to ongoing strikes on Iran and Federal Reserve signals of potential interest rate hikes. Brent crude oil surged over 5% to $80 a barrel following Trump's declaration that the Iran-US ceasefire is over.

The FCA is seeking to dismiss Consumer Voice's legal challenges over motor finance payouts, alleging the group and its solicitors, Courmacs Legal, have not been transparent about their funding and potential conflicts of interest.

Oil prices jumped nearly 6% to over $80 a barrel after attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a ceasefire deal with Iran. UK bonds experienced their worst day since March, and the FTSE 100 fell, while oil giants BP and Shell saw gains.

Exclusive figures reveal one in five young market traders now hold postgraduate degrees, a significant shift from previous generations. This trend highlights a growing number of highly educated individuals pursuing entrepreneurial careers in markets, seeking autonomy and creative fulfillment over traditional employment.