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.
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Why the US is expected to cut interest rates
The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first cut to interest rates since 2024.
Trump’s TikTok deal could face hitch over billionaires’ stakes in China parent ByteDance: sources
"If these guys who hold ByteDance stock want in, they are probably going to have to sell," one prospective equity investor told On The Money. "If this thing looks like it’s going to be majority owned or even close to it by the Chinese, Congress is going to go nuts."
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.
Retail sales jump in August on surprisingly strong back-to-school season
The upbeat report defied projections of a spending slump last month as hiring slowed and inflation picked up.
Trump delays TikTok ban for fourth time to allow for US-China deal
For the fourth time since the start of his second term in office, Trump issued an order delaying enforcement of a 2024 law.
With Noble Mobile, Andrew Yang wants to do for data what Mark Cuban did for prescription drugs
Andrew Yang’s new venture, Noble Mobile, offers a $50 unlimited phone plan that pays users back for unused data.
Bill Ackman denies Candace Owens’ claim he staged Charlie Kirk ‘intervention’ to ‘blackmail’ him over Israel
Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, posted a lengthy message on X on Tuesday aiming to rebut claims made by Owens, others.
Over 200 Google AI subcontractors laid off after complaining about low pay, poor working conditions: report
More than 200 of Google’s subcontractors who helped test artificial intelligence products were laid off last month – with the dismissals coming after the workers had complained over low pay and poor working conditions.
Feds demand 12 years in prison for Charlie Javice, who defrauded JPMorgan Chase out of $175M
In a blistering filing late Monday, prosecutors called Javice’s scheme “audacious” and blasted her last-minute apology as “hollow.”
Despite presidential animus, America’s solar industry is buzzing
And investment is on the rise
OpenAI hires former xAI CFO Mike Liberatore as Altman-Musk rivalry heats up
Liberatore is just the latest in a series of executive departures from Musk’s artificial-intelligence startup.
Here’s what Publishers Clearing House bankruptcy means for ‘forever’ winners: ‘Going to lose my home’
ARB Interactive, the Miami-based gaming firm, said past prize obligations won’t be honored and that only future winners will be paid.
Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke steps down after CEO’s scandal over romance with subordinate
Nestle investors reportedly had called for Bulcke to step down over the departure of a second chief executive in just over a year.
UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.
US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.
Tesla facing probe over potential deadly defect to popular Model Y cars
NHTSA said it has nine reports of parents being unable to open doors on 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles.
Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.
Scott Bessent invokes deadly Hamilton-Burr duel when asked about threat to punch Bill Pulte in ‘f–king face’
The Treasury chief reportedly threatened to beat up Bill Pulte earlier this mouth for bad-mouthing him to President Trump.
Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises
Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.
Costco recalls Kirkland Prosecco over risk bottle may shatter without warning: ‘Dispose immediately’
The retailer warned members in some states that the product poses a glass explosion risk.
Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand
The pottery firm's Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.
How much is the winter fuel payment and who will get it?
About nine million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year, after a government U-turn.
Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says
The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.
Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.
Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.
Winter fuel payments fell by 9.3 million before U-turn
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.
Cafe owner helping others in memory of friend
Owner Sam Elliott says she gave up drugs after the death of her friend due to crack cocaine use.
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.
JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.
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".
How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.
