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Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:22:59 GMT)
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:15:36 GMT)
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:11:23 GMT)
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:31:27 GMT)
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.
'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:14:36 GMT)
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".
Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:10:01 GMT)
Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:18:33 GMT)
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit? (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:23:12 GMT)
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:14:25 GMT)
The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.
Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:54:35 GMT)
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:06:13 GMT)
The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.
Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:46:13 GMT)
The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:12:07 GMT)
Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.
Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:58:25 GMT)
While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.
Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:02:57 GMT)
Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.
Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:59:49 GMT)
The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:29:16 GMT)
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.
Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:54:47 GMT)
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.
Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:56:09 GMT)
The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.
Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:03:04 GMT)
The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September (Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:22:48 GMT)
Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.
Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:35:07 GMT)
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.
Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:35 GMT)
The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.
Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:17:24 GMT)
Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.
Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:16:17 GMT)
Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Lanarkshire to become 'one of the world's most advanced AI sites' (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:46:26 GMT)
About 800 AI industry jobs will be created with a further 2,600 roles in the construction sector.
US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence (Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:04:27 GMT)
Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.
'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:05:18 GMT)
How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry? (Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:05:55 GMT)
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports (Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:49:21 GMT)
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
