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Fri, 15 May 2026

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them

Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.

Fri, 15 May 2026

British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal

The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Family investors turn to old-economy businesses like dealerships and fisheries to avoid AI disruption

While car dealerships and fisheries are less eye-catching than high-flying AI startups, they offer stability and cash flow that's attractive to family offices.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time

The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial?

It's the jury's turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Starbucks to lay off 300 U.S. employees, shutter some regional support offices

Starbucks said the moves will help the coffee chain return to profitable growth.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says

The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.

Fri, 15 May 2026

X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK

Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Detroit automakers have cut more than 20,000 U.S. salaried jobs as AI threat looms

Reasons for the job declines vary by automaker, but are generally tied to evolving technological changes in the industry — including the rise of AI.

Fri, 15 May 2026

India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US

The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.

Fri, 15 May 2026

'Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories'

Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

Fri, 15 May 2026

US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened

An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

Fri, 15 May 2026

China will order 200 Boeing jets, Trump tells Fox News

President Donald Trump told Fox News that China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, according to a clip that aired Thursday.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

Thu, 14 May 2026

Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays

Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

Thu, 14 May 2026

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

Thu, 14 May 2026

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

Thu, 14 May 2026

Versant stock jumps 10% after company's Q1 report shows bright spots in licensing, platforms

Versant, the portfolio of TV networks spun out from Comcast, reported earnings for its first quarter as an independent company.


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