Business, Politics
Tax Thresholds Stay Frozen for Three More Years
The government has decided to keep tax thresholds frozen for three more years. These thresholds decide when people start paying tax on their income.
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Business, Politics
People on Different Incomes Share Their Budget Hopes
Ahead of this year's Budget, the BBC spoke to people with very different incomes about what changes they would like to see.
Travel, Business
Luxury Cruise Ship Stops in Cambodia Because of Fuel Costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey, a luxury cruise ship, has suspended its voyage in Cambodia.
Politics, Business
Iranian and Qatari Leaders Meet at Russian Energy Forum
Leaders from Iran and Qatar have met at a Russian energy forum, according to a brief report from Al Jazeera. The report gives few details about the event.
Business, Technology
Anthropic Shares Information in New Listing Document
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, has released a document ahead of its planned share listing.
Business, Technology
China's AI Stock Bubble Has Burst, Report Says
A new report claims that China's AI stock boom has already come to an end. AI, short for artificial intelligence, has driven huge excitement in global stock markets in recent years. According to the report, this exciteme
Politics, Business
Rosebank: Life on the Oil Field at the Heart of a Political Row
Rosebank is a large oil field in the sea near Scotland that has not yet been developed.
Business
Island's Inflation Rate Climbs to 3%
New figures show that the inflation rate on the island has risen to 3%.
Business, Technology
Meta Makes Deal to Help Zuckerberg Pay Possible Wealth Tax
Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has struck a deal with its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg.
Business, Politics
Barclays CEO Says Bank Taxes in Budget Could Be 'Bearable'
The chief executive of Barclays, one of the UK's largest banks, has said that possible new taxes on banks in the upcoming budget could be 'bearable.'
Technology, Business
Ticketmaster Hires New Tech Chief, Focuses on AI
Ticketmaster has appointed a new Chief Technology Officer, a former executive from Amazon, as the company pushes forward with a major focus on artificial intelligence. The move shows how much importance Ticketmaster is p
Business, Science
Jackdaw Gas Field: Will It Lower Energy Bills?
The UK government has approved the development of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
Technology, Business
GTA 6 Launch Could Cost US Economy $1 Billion
A new video game called GTA 6 is about to launch, and analysts say its release could hurt the US economy.
Business, Nature
UK Approves Jackdaw Gasfield in North Sea
The UK government has approved the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea. The decision had been widely expected after strong lobbying from the energy company Shell. Shell had pushed the government for some time to allow the
Business
Paddy Power to Cut 1,400 Jobs After Betting Tax Rises
Paddy Power, a well-known betting company, has announced it will cut 1,400 jobs.
Business
Chevron Shares Gain as Cash Flow and Production Growth Support Outlook
Shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) have risen recently, supported by strong cash flow, growing production, and improved earnings.
Politics, Business
Ship on Fire in Strait of Hormuz After Mine Blast
A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after it was hit by a sea mine. Reports describe the ship as 'violating,' though details about the rule it broke were not given. The Strait of Hormuz is a key narrow sea route
Entertainment, Business
Documentary About Elizabeth Holmes Becomes a Box Office Hit
A new documentary called 'You Can See Everything' has become one of the most successful documentary releases in decades. The film focuses on Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed biotech company Theranos.
Business, Politics
Ukraine Steel Boss Says EU Tariffs Meant for China Are Hurting Ukraine
The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has criticised EU tariffs, saying they are harming Ukraine instead of only China.
Business, Technology
Neocloud Stocks Like CoreWeave and Nebius Fall Sharply
Shares in several neocloud companies have dropped sharply in recent trading.