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Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China

They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost

Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance

FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living

From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

FDA approves higher dose version of weight loss drug Wegovy as Novo Nordisk tries to win back market share

The high-dose Wegovy helped patients with obesity lose an average 20.7% of their weight after 72 weeks in a phase three trial.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

January new home sales plunge to the lowest pace since 2022

New home sales fell to the lowest level in four years, despite lower interest rates and builder incentives.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Major League Baseball names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partner

Major League Baseball is partnering with Polymarket to offer exclusive rights and data.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen

The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

The housing charity helping key workers stay local

Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Why are gas prices soaring?

Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Real estate could be the big winner in the private credit exodus

Non-traded, publicly registered REITs raised $593 million from investors in January, an increase December, according to Stanger Investment Banking.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in EV maker Rivian in deal to launch 50,000 robotaxis

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Eli Lilly’s next-generation obesity drug retatrutide clears first late-stage diabetes trial

Lilly is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill, orforglipron.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

School 'poverty policy officers' to help families

The two positions in South Tyneside will focus on school uniform and access to activities.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years

Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Oil crosses $110 a barrel after gas field strike

Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.


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