End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
The UK’s 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend....
AI could boost UK economy by 10% in five years, says Microsoft boss
Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US....
UK-US steel tariff agreement put on hold
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July....
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase....
Google-owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
Google’s President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are “profound opportunities in the UK”....
Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote
His entry has raised concerns over the Fed’s independence, following Trump’s bid to reshape the central bank....
Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores
Administrators say they are hopeful the chain’s remaining 85 stores can be saved....
US says ‘framework’ for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China
The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform’ s American operations, according to the US treasury secretary....
Aldi warns food prices may rise if Budget lifts costs
Giles Hurley says the chancellor must consider any policies which raise business costs ‘very carefully’,...
‘Killer’ child car seats still on sale 10 years on
Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe....
