UK Banks Move to Build Visa and Mastercard Alternative Business & Economy February 17, 2026 Senior UK bank executives will meet this week to begin creating a domestic card payments system.The project aims to reduce…
Volkswagen Plans 20% Cost Cuts as China Competition Grows Business & Economy February 17, 2026 Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 in a major restructuring drive.Plant closures are reportedly under consideration as…
Aluminium and Metals Slide as Trump Hints at Tariff Relief Business & Economy February 14, 2026 Aluminium prices fell on Friday, while zinc, nickel, and lead also declined. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald…
US Inflation Falls to 2.4% as Tariff Effects Fade Business & Economy February 13, 2026 US inflation fell to 2.4% in January after tariff-driven volatility last year. The consumer price index rose 0.2% for the…
BP Faces Pressure to Reset Strategy as Profits Slide Business & Economy February 8, 2026 BP faces growing pressure to end a turbulent period as it prepares to publish full-year results. Analysts expect weaker profits…
Crypto Exchange Error Sends Billions in Bitcoin to Customers Overnight Business & Economy February 8, 2026 A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some…
Tech Rout Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets Business & Economy February 5, 2026 Alphabet’s Spending Plans Rattle Wall Street US markets slid sharply on Thursday after Alphabet shares sank more than 4%, dragging…
Ultra-Processed Foods Should Face Tobacco-Style Controls, Study Argues Business & Economy February 4, 2026 Ultra-processed foods should be regulated more like cigarettes than everyday food, US researchers have said.Scientists from Harvard University, University of…
SpaceX-xAI Merger Narrows the Gap With Tesla as Musk Bets on AI and Space Business & Economy February 4, 2026 SpaceX Surpasses $1 Trillion in Valuation Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reached a $1.25 trillion (€1.06tn) valuation following its merger with…
Netflix Warner Bros merger faces growing scrutiny on Capitol Hill Business & Economy February 4, 2026 Netflix faced intense questioning in Washington over its $82bn (£61bn) bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Lawmakers questioned whether the…
