The stand-off injects uncertainty into the US economy at a delicate time. The economy has been slower and the unemployment rate is ticking higher as
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Mulberry: Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group makes offer for handbag maker
Frasers said on Monday that it had only been made aware of the plan to raise funds “immediately prior to its announcement”. “Given this total
California governor Gavin Newsom vetoes landmark AI safety bill
The bill would have required the most advanced AI models to undergo safety testing. It would have forced developers to ensure their technology included a
Pumpkin spice: Why are we so obsessed with the flavour and scent?
In short, yes. But this is a hotly-debated topic. Coffee enthusiasts argue that adding actual pumpkin is unnecessary. Timothy Sharp, manager of Sparrow Coffee House
Interest rates too low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss Lord Mervyn King
Asked if the Bank of England kept rates “too low for too long”, Lord King said: “Yes, and that’s why we had inflation.” “But they
What is the energy price cap and how much are gas and electricity bills going up?
Fixed-priced deals offer certainty for a set period but, if prices drop, people could find themselves stuck at a higher price. The forecaster Cornwall Insight,
Harrods: The red flags when Qatar bought it from Mohamed Al Fayed
Catriona Watt, partner at Fox & Partners, says it looks as if Qatar may have known about the allegations but went ahead anyway. “It seems
Ex-Harrods boss saw ‘abhorrent’ behaviour from Fayed
A file was passed to the Crown Prosecution Service, who decided there was not enough evidence to secure a conviction. Mr McArthur added: “I am
Benefit claimants should have to look for jobs, says Keir Starmer
Speaking to the BBC, the prime minister was also pressed on other trade-offs he listed in his speech including the argument that the public had
Flight etiquette: How to avoid a row over reclining plane seats
Many of us will be familiar with the dilemma of being in a window seat and needing to go to the toilet, but the person