Anthropic officially designated a supply chain risk by Pentagon
Lily Jamali,North America Technology correspondentandKali Hays,Technology reporterReutersThe US has officially deemed artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic a supply chain risk — the first time the government has given that label…
Can snacks help you sleep?
MaryLou CostaTechnology ReporterLeslie KirchhoffCharlotte Cruze (left) with her co-founder of Alice Mushrooms, Lindsay GoodsteinMushroom-infused chocolate brand Alice Mushrooms has built a cult following since it launched three years ago.Its original…
One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesHigh Street shops are increasingly accepting only card or phone payments, new research suggests, as traders balance security, costs and the needs of customers.Some 14%…
Five ways the Iran war could affect you – in charts
Jemma Crew,Tommy LumbyandDaniel WainwrightReutersThe eruption of the Iran conflict has brought with it consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East.The region plays a key role in global energy supplies…
States sue Trump over new ‘unlawful’ global tariffs
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterReutersNew York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media outside the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., October 24, 2025.Two…
UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporterGetty ImagesEnergy suppliers in the UK are pulling a raft of fixed-price tariffs from the market following a spike in oil and gas prices caused by the US-Israel…
Isle of Man electricity, water and sewage prices set to rise
Rebecca BrahdeIsle of ManBBCElectricity prices will rise by 1.5% from 1 April Electricity, water and sewage prices on the Isle of Man are set to rise from April.There will be…
South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
Getty ImagesSouth East Water is facing a £22m fine by the industry regulator for "multiple supply disruptions" that caused residents in Kent and Sussex "immense stress and anxiety".Ofwat said company…
Nearly 4m Londoners below income level for decent living standard
Kumail JafferLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePA MediaCouples with two children each need to earn £49,500 in inner and £46,900 in outer LondonNearly four million Londoners are living below the minimum income…
Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterGetty ImagesA federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the US Supreme Court struck down last month.The US Court…