'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax
The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dt9462q ...
'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification
Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pN1FdSo via IFTTT
Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico
Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens fro...
Tesla asks court to throw out fatal crash verdict
Carmaker asks judge to overturn $243m verdict in fatal Autopilot crash case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/goFiKlu via IFTTT
How US shoppers will be hit as 'de minimis' tariff exemption ends
Lower-price goods will no longer be duty-free, in a move that will affect millions of shipments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P5ghuIC via...
UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal
The increase comes after three months in a row of falling sales, according to industry data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pl12ivu via IFT...
Sports car manufacturer Lotus to cut 550 jobs
The BBC understands more than a third of workers at the Norfolk headquarters will lose their jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SEBOVcm v...
How to stop AI agents going rogue
Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong? from BBC News https://ift.tt/VGvzaA0 via ...
Energy bills to rise by more than expected ahead of winter
The £35 a year increase for a typical household is twice what analysts had predicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoW0QBz via IFTTT
Thames Water agrees payment plan for record £122.7m fine
FTI Consulting is working on contingency plans should Thames go bust but how did it end up in this state? from BBC News https://ift.tt/THI...
Rising egg prices push food inflation to 18-month high
A survey says food inflation is at its highest level for 18 months, as the cost of staples grow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wHMkQLV via...
Energy prices expected to rise ahead of winter
Regulator Ofgem will announce its next energy price cap at 07:00, with a slight rise predicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoW0QBz via ...
Korean Air to buy 103 Boeing jets as Trump pressures trading partners
The deal was announced just hours after the presidents of the US and South Korea met in Washington. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Jm2Fks ...
Women aren't just 'cosy gamers' - I play horror games and 600,000 watch
Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly. from BBC News https...
Chocolate and butter prices help drive food inflation to 18-month high
A survey says food inflation is at its highest level for 18 months, as the cost of staples grow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eKgO7Fy via...
TikTok puts hundreds of UK content moderator jobs at risk
The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8WQd1K...
UK's third-largest steelworks collapses into government control
Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2YPAp47 via IFTTT
Call to end airport drop-off fees for blue badge holders
UK airports' charging policies are inconsistent and unfair, says Disabled Motoring UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4yaKpmr via IFTTT...
Revolution Beauty to 'reset' after sale falls through
Co-founders Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth will return to the troubled brand after plummeting sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XGI0w92 v...
Brewdog co-founder leaves craft beer giant
Martin Dickie, who founded the Ellon-based firm with James Watt in 2007, announced his decision in an email to staff. from BBC News https:...
Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times
PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit? from BBC News https://ift.tt/SKnHiB9 via IFT...
Government borrowing lower than expected in July
Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts. from BBC News htt...
Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July
Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iLvXk5x v...
How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4FLshU via I...
Trump calls on Fed Governor to resign 'now'
He said Lisa Cook, one of the officials who sets interest rates at the Federal Reserve, should step down over unproven fraud allegations. ...
Bioethanol plant begins shut-down process
Hull-based Vivergo says all staff will have left and the site will be ready for demolition by the end of the year. from BBC News https://i...
Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant
The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Should Europe wean itself off US tech?
Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L43X1Dw v...
Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tiwC0yr via IFTT...
Topshop returns to the High Street, but can it get its cool back?
For many, the stores defined their childhood. Now the retailer says it is reopening them, and held its first catwalk for years on Saturday. ...
Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3KD8M...
The US economy is a puzzle but the pieces aren't fitting together
Can the world's largest economy skirt damage from tariffs? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QbmHBv5 via IFTTT
Yellow stickers and fridge hacks: How to feed children for less in the holidays
Parents share their tips for cooking up extra meals without overspending at the supermarket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3KfCLXc via IFT...
Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
'I spend £120 a month on buses': Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them
They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ct...
Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls
The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T7mAUoB ...
Nuclear-powered AI could make Rolls-Royce UK's most valuable firm, says boss
Tufan Erginbilgic says business deals to supply nuclear power for artificial intelligence could boost its fortunes from BBC News https://i...
How to get AI to work in 22 languages
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dzMAmW via IFTTT
The Interview
Jewel Kiriungi speaks to Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South African retail giant Shoprite from BBC News https://ift.tt/pOPdVUx via IFTTT
Toymaker drops lawsuit against Sylvanian Drama creator
The company behind the woodland creature-themed toys abandons legal action against a content creator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZzsobOl...
HMRC using AI to scour suspected tax cheats' social media
It said the tech would not replace "human decision-making" and was subject to legal oversight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9A0q...
Trump's pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report
EJ Antoni's comment raised new alarm about the future of an agency that tracks how the economy of the world's richest country is far...
China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4d1GbzX ...
EasyJet pilot suspended after 'drunk and naked' incident
The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde. from BBC News htt...
Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers
The rubber clog-maker claims it is competing with a "clear athletic trend" ahead of the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing
Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BfAcjdo via...
Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties
The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race. from BBC News https://ift.t...
The Interview
Suranjana Tewari speaks to John Denton about tariffs and the uncertainty they create from BBC News https://ift.tt/FipHPnh via IFTTT
Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years
The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qArKCjO via IFTTT
'We bought our first home with another couple'
Two couples struggling to afford London prices bought a flat together. Add two babies and how is it going? from BBC News https://ift.tt/fm...
UK says British Steel's Chinese owners demanding millions
Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DqEmd8e ...
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wSCxTlB v...
Call for help with school uniform costs in England
Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OPEf...
How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs
Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJ63IqK v...
Live from the harvest: the farm social media stars
Many farmers are now using TikTok and Instagram to show the public how food is grown and raised from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFlhdz4 via ...
Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzgBSqG via IFTTT
Do you feel lucky plank? Meet the new 'bulletproof' wood
New ways are being found to make wood even stronger and more versatile in construction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V4fhToO via IFTTT
Tech manufacturing has powered Asia - now it's a casualty of Trump's tariffs
Trump's tariffs in his first term took aim at China - but this time they are going beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xw3VGY9 via I...
Council opens food voucher scheme for summer
Kent County Council says that eligible residents will receive a one-off payment of £90 towards food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4sWmxav ...
Heathrow Airport's expansion plans to cost £49bn
Heathrow says expansion is "urgent" for UK growth, but plans are heavily criticised over environmental concerns. from BBC News h...
Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook
Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts. f...
Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?
The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBp2Dfb...
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
The US President considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour from BB...
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