Business, Politics
UK Bank Shares Fall on Tax Plan News
Shares in UK banks dropped sharply after news that the government plans to raise taxes on the banking sector.
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Politics, Business
Chancellor Promises Help for Households and Businesses in First Budget
UK chancellor John Healey has promised to give 'breathing space' to consumers and businesses in his first budget.
Business
Americans Struggle as Inflation Rises Again
Inflation in the United States has risen again, and this month's increase was higher than experts expected.
Politics, Business
Civil Servant Accused of Secretly Working Five Jobs at Once
A British civil servant, Kashim Chowdhury, is accused of faking an illness so he could secretly work five government jobs at once.
Business, Technology
Dating App Bumble Sold for $1.3bn
The dating app Bumble has been bought by an investment firm in a deal worth $1.3 billion.
Business, Politics
IMF Raises UK Growth Forecast, but Warns of Risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), a well-known economic organisation, has shared new views on the UK economy.
Technology, Business
Investor Says Musk Will ‘Eventually’ Make a Phone as SpaceX Moves Into Cell Service
Investor Gene Munster has said that Elon Musk will "eventually" make a phone. Musk already owns SpaceX, which runs the Starlink satellite internet service.
Business
IMF Raises UK Growth Forecast; Kingfisher Names New CEO
The IMF, an international organisation that watches the world's economies, has raised its growth forecast for the UK. This is seen as positive news for the UK chancellor, the government minister in charge of money and ta
Business, Politics
Heating Oil Customers Promised New Rules After Price Worries
People who use heating oil to warm their homes are facing a difficult winter, despite a government promise to fix the sector.
Entertainment, Business
Tom Cruise Film Could Lose $245m at Box Office
A new Tom Cruise film called Digger could lose as much as $245m at the box office, according to recent reports.
Business, Finance
Wall Street Banks Report Strong First Half as Higher Rates Loom
Wall Street banks enjoyed a blockbuster first half of the year, posting very strong financial results.
Business
Boots Pharmacy Chain Gets New Owner
Boots, one of the most recognisable names on Britain's high streets, has been sold to a billionaire family from Canada.
Business, Technology
AI Data Centre Firm Cancels Stock Market Listing
Firmus, a company that builds AI data centres, has cancelled plans for a large stock market listing. The company is backed by chip maker Nvidia.
Technology, Business
Zuckerberg's Image Problem Doesn't Stop Meta's Business
A new film shows Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg as a villain. The film is bad for his public image.
Business, Politics
White House Stops Microsoft From Hiring Foreign Workers Program
The White House has blocked Microsoft from taking part in a program that allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers.
Business
Dow Falls 500 Points as Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year High
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 500 points on Monday, as rising Treasury yields worried investors across Wall Street.
Business, Technology
Tech Stocks Push Markets to New Highs
Stock markets are climbing today, driven mainly by a small group of technology companies.
Business, Technology
Jaguar Launches New Electric Car
Jaguar has officially launched its new electric vehicle, two years after a controversial rebrand caused widespread criticism.
Business, Technology
Marvell Stock Jumps After Big Revenue Goal
Shares of Marvell Technology have surged after the company's chief executive announced an ambitious long-term revenue target at its annual investor day.
Business, Politics
Euro Falls as France Central Bank Chief Warns on Interest Rates
The euro has fallen further after France's central bank chief warned the country could be 'strangled by interest rates'. The currency had already dropped 1.2% last week.
