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Energy Markets
Chancellor John Healey confirms diplomatic talks with Washington as fuel costs surge to record levels driven by Middle East and Eastern European conflicts.
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Business
President Trump signals potential restrictions on overseas diesel sales to lower domestic prices, a move that could disrupt global energy markets and strain diplomatic ties with key trading partners in Europe and Latin America.
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Business
Officials acknowledge that while current data shows no aggregate job losses, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence requires contingency planning for a workforce increasingly exposed to automation.
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Business
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Business
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Business
Treasury data confirms the debt has doubled under both Trump and Biden administrations, sparking debate over fiscal policy and economic implications.
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Business
Despite high initial investments, automated pizza systems have struggled with reliability and profitability, prompting industry leaders to question the viability of full automation in fast-casual dining.
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Business
Hundreds of retired military personnel are being asked to repay thousands in overpayments caused by clerical mistakes, sparking debate over government responsibility and the fairness of recovering taxpayer funds.
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Business
Investors claim the star breached contracts regarding her role in the company she co-founded with her mother, while her legal team argues the accusations lack substance and seek dismissal.
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Business
New data indicates a rise in compulsive purchasing behaviors, particularly among younger demographics, driven by digital convenience and targeted advertising.
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Business
The billionaire founder of Frasers Group has written to Andy Burnham arguing that proposed business rate reforms and consumer protections are misguided distractions from deeper structural economic issues.
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Business
Voters across the U.S. are uniting in opposition to massive AI data centers, citing environmental concerns and rising utility bills, forcing politicians to address the issue.
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Business
Tarr's Ice Cream ends a century of family operation in Brislington, citing energy bills and broader economic pressures as unsustainable burdens for small retailers.
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Business
The gig work platform, once described by Jeff Bezos as 'artificial artificial intelligence,' will close after 21 years, impacting workers and researchers who relied on its human-powered tasks.
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Business
The agreement resolves claims regarding data collection from minors and mandates default safety features, including time limits and hidden engagement metrics, while raising questions about industry-wide adoption.
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