Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November
Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).
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Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal
The company behind President Trump’s Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% – the lowest level since February 2023.
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
BP has appointed Meg O’Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
Insurers told to make policies easier to understand
The demand follows a “super-complaint” about the home and travel insurance sectors.
Should more be done to tackle ‘ghost jobs’, vacancies that don’t exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.
How many homes could be heated by cow poo?
Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is “nature’s crude oil”.
New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site’s ethylene plant.