Why employees smuggle AI into work
Sean McManus Technology Reporter Getty Images Many staff are said to be using unapproved AI at work “It’s easier to get forgiveness than permission,” says John, a software engineer at…
Trump says sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok
President Donald Trump has taken the first step towards setting up a sovereign wealth fund for the United States, and suggested that it could end up buying TikTok. The president…
AstraZeneca was made ‘significant offer’ says minister
The government has defended its negotiations with AstraZeneca, after the pharmaceutical giant ditched a planned £450m investment last week, blaming a shortfall in government funding. Science minister Sir Chris Bryant…
Six things that could go up in price after Trump tariffs
Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images US President Donald Trump has sparked a trade war by imposing tariffs on imports from his country’s neighbours Canada and Mexico. Canada…
More than a million miss tax return deadline
An estimated 1.1 million people missed the deadline for filing their annual tax returns, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). They now face a penalty of at least £100…
Donald Trump threatens ‘out of line’ EU with tariffs
US President Donald Trump has hinted the European Union (EU) could be next to face tariffs, after he slapped 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada along with an…
Asian markets tumble as Trump’s tariff war escalates
Asian shares slid on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Investors are bracing for a potential…
Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash
Thames Water will seek approval for an emergency cash lifeline in court on Monday as it faces running out of money in four weeks’ time. Lenders to the debt-saddled company…
Trudeau hits back against Trump with 25% levy
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set out “far-reaching”…
Personalised number plate sales double over 10 years
Rob England and Tom Moseley BBC News Neal Bircher Neal Bircher with a number plate representing Gloucestershire, the county of his birth Sales of personalised number plates have more than…