US Congress leaders strike deal to avoid govt shutdown
Congressional leaders from both parties in the US have struck a deal which - if it holds - will avert a government shutdown that would have started later today. The…
Congressional leaders from both parties in the US have struck a deal which - if it holds - will avert a government shutdown that would have started later today. The…
Signify has today announced a €180m cost-cutting drive, affecting 900 jobs worldwide, and a broad strategic review under its new chief executive, after the world's biggest lights maker missed market…
Watchmaker Swatch's sales grew 4.7% at constant exchange rates in the second half of 2025, benefiting from a strong acceleration in the fourth quarter, the company said today. The maker…
Apple has forecast higher-than-expected revenue growth of up to 16% for the March quarter, powered by strong demand for its iPhones and a sharp rebound in China and accelerating demand…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesPhone lines are being opened and webchat services extended by the UK's tax authority on the final day before the self-assessment deadline.Millions of people who…
Isabella Allen,Politics producer in ShanghaiandJennifer McKiernan,Political reporterReutersSeven new shops for Labubu dolls are to open in the UK this year, following the prime minister's trip to China.Chinese toy maker Pop…
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesKevin Warsh has previously worked at the Federal Reserve and on Wall StreetDonald Trump has been calling for change at the US central bank. Now,…
Faarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesGold prices have reached record highs recently, with investors piling money into the safe haven asset amid rising global political uncertainty.All have since fallen sharply after signs…
Danielle KayeandNick Edser,Business reportersReutersUS President Donald Trump has picked Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve when current chairman Jerome Powell's four-year term ends in May.Warsh is a former…
Julia GregoryBBC News, Channel IslandsCoolpicture/Getty ImagesFood prices went up over the yearJersey's retail price index (RPI), which is a key measure of inflation on the island, increased by 2.8% last…
'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may closeJemma CrewBusiness reporterGetty ImagesPrince George pictured wearing the Early Days leather baby shoes in New…
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