US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over ‘forced labour’ imports
The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, accounting for the vast majority of its imports, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties, ranging…
UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems’ boss
Image source, Getty ImagesBySimon JackBusiness editorThe UK has been too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor BAE Systems has warned.Dr Charles Woodburn…
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month as global tensions persist
Image source, Getty ImagesByCost of living correspondentUK average mortgage rates have risen back to the level of a month ago as renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to…
We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more
Hannah and Max have always split their money equally even when one has earned considerably more than the other. "We've always wanted to do things 50/50," Max, 31, says. "We…
US lawmakers push for AI ‘kill switch’ after OpenAI goes rogue
US lawmakers want to give the government the ability to quickly order the turning off of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that may threaten the public.Congressman Ted Lieu, a Democrat, and…
Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
Shares of Google and Tesla plunged on Thursday as investors were spooked by the ever-increasing amounts of money being spent on artificial intelligence (AI).Google's parent company Alphabet saw its share…
Alderney electricity bills help offered as crude oil nears $100
Jeannie Cameron, who chairs the committee, said the funds would be applied directly to customers' bills.She said: "The recent rise in global oil prices has the potential to place additional…
Andy Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs a first step
ByHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondent and Archie MitchellBusiness reporterPubs, social clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, with new Prime Minister Andy…
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
Millionaires including former footballer Gary Lineker and music producer Brian Eno have written to new prime minister Andy Burnham asking to be taxed more.In an open letter, 120 well-off Britons…
Business rates cut ‘not enough’ says Birmingham Michelin chef
For Michelin-starred chef Alex Claridge, running an independent restaurant has become a difficult task.Despite the acclaim his Birmingham restaurant The Wilderness commands, Claridge says the reality behind the kitchen doors…
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
Image source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesByMichael Race and Ben KingBusiness reportersOil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears…