The line fell silent.In a phone call from the Oval Office, President Trump had just delivered unwelcome news to three of America’s most powerful auto executives: Mary Barra of General…
The growing trade war and rapid policy shifts are expected to drag down economic growth in the United States and around the world, according to projections released on Monday.The resilience…
Suzanne BearneTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesStorm Babet caused flooding across the UK in October 2023When Storm Babet hit the town of Trowell in Nottingham in 2023, Claire Sneddon felt confident her home…
Conan O’Brien will reprise his Oscar hosting duties next year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday morning, in one of the earliest renewals for an Oscar…
Yi MaBBC NewsReporting fromLondonGetty ImagesBeijing hopes that welfare measures and deep discounts can encourage spending The Chinese government has promised new child care subsidies, increased wages and better paid leave…
By Karen Weise, Laura Bult, James Surdam and Ramon Dompor•March 17, 2025The race to build the best artificial intelligence products is resulting in a worldwide search for new energy sources…
Paul SeddonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesThe work and pensions secretary has insisted her planned overhaul to benefits rules will be fair, as Labour MPs wait for details of expected welfare cuts.Liz Kendall…
Tesco will lift pay for its store staff by 5.2% but will scrap the extra pay for working on Sunday.The UK's biggest supermarket chain said the hourly rate will go…
Getty ImagesChanges to a key disability benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are being considered by the government as it tries to cut welfare spending.PIP is paid to people who…
Faarea MasudBusiness reporter, BBC NewsUS President Donald Trump's escalating trade tariffs will hit world growth and raise inflation, the OECD has predicted in its latest forecast.Canada and Mexico are forecast…
Thames Water's £3bn rescue deal cleared by courtSimon Jack & Faarea MasudBBC NewsReutersA £3bn rescue loan for Thames Water is set to go ahead after an appeal against the deal…
Millionaire fund manager Crispin Odey has been provisionally banned from working in financial services and fined £1.8m by the UK regulator for a "lack of integrity".The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…