Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.
'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.
'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise
The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council.
Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?
U.S. House has paved the way for a legislation that will allow Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him leverage against India and China.
GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford, Ram amid lackluster EV sales
The large, gas-guzzling models continue to sell well in pickup trucks thanks to their ability to tow and haul heavy things.
Inside India newsletter: The world’s largest real-time payments system will no longer be free for all
India's digital payment system, which processes more than 1 million transactions every two minutes for free now, will start charging fees to merchants.
OpenAI and Anthropic are making 10 times more revenue than all Chinese AI models combined, research group Rhodium says
Rhodium Group's latest analysis of Chinese and U.S. AI companies also found that low revenue did not necessarily correspond with lower valuation.
Leading AI labs may need to be nationalized because risks are so high, Palantir's Karp tells CNBC
Palantir CEO Alex Karp called for "reasonable guidelines" on artificial intelligence regulation as tech and policy leaders deliberate over the technology.
House heads home to campaign amid calls for urgent AI action
The urgency with which Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI have sought to be regulated has not translated into action on Capitol Hill.
Pokémon card curbs send shares of Japanese online marketplace Mercari on a bumpy ride
Mercari shares are clawing back losses after Pokémon card listing restrictions triggered a selloff earlier this week.
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Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike
The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.
Stephen Curry says his Li-Ning signature shoe will debut early next year
Golden State Warrior superstar Stephen Curry announced in June he was signing a long-term partnership with Chinese brand Li-Ning.
Parents are interfering with teens’ first jobs. Here’s why employers say it can backfire
Parents are sending their teens' work emails for them. “An employer may reasonably wonder whether the teenager can communicate independently," says expert.
AirAsia's Fernandes refutes financial concerns, points to new growth plans
AirAsia's Tony Fernandes pushed back against a report raising concerns over the airline’s financial health, while signaling plans to resume growth.