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Tue, 12 May 2026

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.

Mon, 11 May 2026

GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it trims costs, evaluates needs

General Motors is laying off hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology operations.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for Alabama Republicans to pursue a congressional voting map more favorable to their party ahead of November's midterm elections, the latest fallout from the court's seismic voting rights ruling.

Mon, 11 May 2026

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

Mon, 11 May 2026

April home sales disappoint as higher mortgage rates weigh on buyers

Home sales barely moved in April, as mortgage rates shot higher the month before and uncertainty over the war with Iran weighed on consumers.

Mon, 11 May 2026

JPMorgan Chase-led bank group reins in credit line to troubled KKR private credit fund as losses mount

The KKR fund, often referred to by its ticker, FSK, has become one of the most visible fault lines in the private credit story.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Mon, 11 May 2026

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

Mon, 11 May 2026

The wealthy keep buying Manhattan real estate despite potential pied-à-terre tax

Real estate sales in Manhattan worth $4 million or more increased in the past month, according to Olshan Realty.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned

All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

Mon, 11 May 2026

At TV upfronts, AI is in and corporate shuffles are reshaping the lineup

Advertisers will be hearing about the slate of live events in the coming year — and how AI is being integrated. Plus, media consolidation reshapes the lineup.

Mon, 11 May 2026

High gas prices are hurting restaurant sales — but not all chains

Restaurant traffic fell 2.3% in March compared with the year-ago period, according to Black Box Intelligence.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict

The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

Mon, 11 May 2026

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce

The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Council confirms £300 heating oil support

"Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

Mon, 11 May 2026

Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war

The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.

Sun, 10 May 2026

My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps

A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.


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