The world faces a ‘staggering’ oil glut by the end of the decade, the energy watchdog has warned

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The world faces a “staggering” oil glut reaching millions of barrels a day by the end of this decade as oil companies increase production, undermining Opec+’s ability to control crude prices, the International Energy Agency … Read more

NHS watchdog gives green light to ‘King Kong’ weight loss jab Mounjaro

By Emily Stearn, health reporter for Mailonline 12:14 June 04, 2024, updated 19:26 June 04, 2024 The ‘King Kong’ of weight loss jabs will be made available on the NHS, health chiefs announced today. According to current guidelines, only people with type 2 diabetes who cannot control the condition are eligible for Mounjaro through the … Read more

Drinkers were urged by the watchdog to refill pints

Research has shown that pints and wines are usually under-consumed as drinkers are urged to demand refills at the bar. Around 70 per cent of orders are less than the prescribed quantity required by the Weights and Measures Order for pints, half-pints and 175ml glasses of wine, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) research shows. … Read more

Vet prescribing costs could be capped by watchdog – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images May 23, 2024 07:31 BST Updated 4 hours ago A cap on veterinary prescription costs is among the measures the UK Competition Authority is considering as it investigates the sector. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is continuing a formal investigation into the veterinary market amid concerns that pet owners are … Read more

Mastercard and Visa are facing a crackdown from the UK watchdog over merchant fees

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Visa and Mastercard will be required to share more information about the fees they charge merchants under new rules proposed by the UK’s payments regulator. The Payment Systems Regulator proposed on Tuesday that the two … Read more