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The US stock market didn’t move much on Tuesday as investors waited to see if the government would remove some tariffs on cars and auto parts. President Donald Trump had hinted that certain companies might get relief from these taxes, which made people hopeful but also cautious. Meanwhile, big companies like Boeing and Bank of …

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced an exciting new plan to send Tesla’s Optimus robots to Mars using SpaceX’s Starship rocket. The mission, which could happen by the end of 2026, is a big step toward Musk’s dream of making humans a multiplanetary species. This means he wants people to live on more …

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In an unexpected turn, the UK economy expanded by 0.5% in February, significantly outperforming analysts' expectations and offering a timely uplift for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The figure, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), comes ahead of anticipated turbulence driven by Donald Trump’s latest round of global trade tariffs. Economists had forecast a modest …

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This is the most expensive borrowing climate Britain has seen in more than 25 years. This financial difficulty is coming due to increasing trade tensions, particularly the escalating confrontation between the United States and China under Donald Trump's presidency, which has resulted in an explosion of market anxiety across the globe. Long-term UK government bond …

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Primark CEO Paul Marchant has resigned after being accused of misconduct during a social event. The parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), officially announced that an independent probe by external lawyers was carried out, prompting Mr. Marchant to accept his momentary lapse of judgment. He admitted that what he did was not consistent with the …

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US investment colossus KKR has been selected by Thames Water as its preferred partner as it seeks to raise much-needed cash and ward off the threat of nationalisation. With Britain's biggest water supplier struggling under a looming debt of almost £20 billion, the move is another key step in its quest to stabilise its finances. …

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WH Smith, the traditional high street retailer, has signed a deal to sell its 480 stores to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital for £76 million. Under the deal, the famous WH Smith brand will be out of the town centres once the stores are rebranded TGJones during a temporary transition period. This change is a landmark …

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Chinese electric car maker BYD has made a huge splash by overtaking Tesla in annual revenue for 2024. The Shenzhen-based company posted a staggering 29% rise in revenue to 777 billion yuan ($107 billion; £83 billion). This was mainly driven by the strong sales of its hybrid cars, making BYD top Tesla, which posted $97.7 …

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Meghan Markle launched a new e-shopping experience, where her favourite fashion, accessories, and jewellery pieces can be bought by her loyal fans. The Duchess of Sussex, who regularly discusses her method of mixing high-end designer items with budget-friendly clothing, announced the news on Instagram to her 2.6 million fans. In an offering presented through the …

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The UK government's plan to re-engineer the rail industry has the potential to result in mass job losses, with it being reported thousands of jobs could go as part of the revamp. The shake-up, to boost the efficiency and operation of the rail network, is likely to see the removal of "duplication" in teams and …