UK businesses push Healey to shift energy levies to ease costs – report

Global M&A activity hit a record Rs 2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026, driven by a surge in mega-deals above $10 billion. Supportive financing, easing regulatory conditions and strong interest in AI and technology helped fuel dealmaking, while cross-border transactions and corporate restructuring also gathered pace.

Recent clinical trials suggest that upadacitinib, originally an arthritis medication, may provide significant benefits for patients battling severe alopecia areata. Remarkably, nearly 50% of participants on a 15 mg dose reported considerable hair regrowth. Even more striking, those on higher doses enjoyed near-complete recovery of their scalp hair. This breakthrough offers renewed hope for individuals…

Australia’s JB Hi-Fi slides after flagging weak start to FY27; drags retail sector