AI demand means data centres are worsening drought in Mexico
Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit MexicoSuzanne BearneTechnology Reporter, Querétaro, MexicoArterra/Getty ImagesQuerétaro is known for its impressive stone aqueductLocated in the middle of Mexico, Querétaro is a charming and colourful…
Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced
Pritti MistryBusiness reporter, BBC NewsFordThe first electric vehicles (EV) eligible for the £3,750 discount under the government's grant scheme have been announced.The Department for Transport confirmed Ford's Puma Gen-E or…
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her
Ana FaguyBBC News, Washington DCFederal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sued President Donald Trump over his attempt to fire her, setting up a potential legal battle with implications for the…
Sports car manufacturer Lotus to cut 550 jobs at Norfolk base
Neve Gordon-FarleighBBC News, NorfolkGetty ImagesThe Lotus factory has been based in Hethel in Norfolk since the 1960sSports car manufacturer Lotus will cut 550 jobs at its UK headquarters in Norfolk,…
Rising Jersey food costs ‘pushing families close to breadline’
BBCCarl Walker, chairman of Jersey's Consumer Council, says rising food costs are pushing families towards povertyRising food costs are seeing families being pushed towards poverty, the chair of Jersey's shoppers'…
Sark shop to turn off freezers due to electricity price rise
'We'll turn freezers off due to energy price rise'Courtney SargentBBC News, Guernsey, SarkBBCRosemary Barum says she will need to turn off freezers in the shop to help combat price increasesA…
UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal
Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsSales of British-made cars to the US rose in July following the introduction of the UK-US tariff deal.The 6.8% rise follows three months in a row…
Summer holiday childcare costs a struggle, Guernsey parents say
BBCEuginia Nobrega works night shifts in order to look after her child in the school break Parents in Guernsey said they have had to adjust their working hours or take…
South East parents face struggle to afford school uniform
'£150 for school uniform is money I don't really have'Peter WhittleseaBBC News, Whitstable andPatrick BarlowBBC News, South EastPeter Whittlesea / BBCParents say they are increasingly turning to pre-worn school uniform…
Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise
Philippa RoxbyHealth ReporterSome patients taking the weight-loss drug Mounjaro have told BBC News they are struggling to obtain the medicine, and are worried about the impact on their health.There is…