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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.
China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world’s biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries’ supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure
The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.
King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks
The gathering in Scotland brought together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.
Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Warns of Higher Inflation
The decision was announced a day after data showed the fastest pace of price increases in months.
Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.
We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
Searing Elon Musk Film Nears U.S. Release Amid Overseas Concerns
Alex Gibney’s “Musk” will arrive in United States theaters next month. Universal says it remains committed to releasing it overseas but has yet to set dates.
Trump Seeks ‘Made in U.S.A.’ Labels on Beef as Import Rule Angers Ranchers
The Agriculture Department hopes Americans will pay more for U.S. beef, in an attempt to appease ranchers upset over increased, cheaper imports.
World Bank Courts Private Financing Amid Global Debt Burden
The World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has worked to make the development institution a magnet for private capital as donor nations face budget constraints.
Trump Blasts the Fed But Spares Kevin Warsh After Interest Rate Hike
The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.
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.
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.
Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Condemn Tech ‘Oligarchs’ and Demand A.I. Reforms
At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.
Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.
Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.
Trump’s Latest Threats Loom Over Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.
Fed Raises Rates in First Major Step by Warsh to Contain Inflation
The Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections.
Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room
Many countries blunted the most painful effects of the energy shock from the war in Iran. But prices remain elevated and risks are multiplying.
Trump Looks Isolated on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve’s unanimous vote to raise its benchmark lending rate has rankled President Trump, who continues to demand lower borrowing costs.
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.
France's e-commerce 'national pavilion' to boost China business ties
France has become the first European Union country to launch a "national pavilion" on Chinese social media and e-commerce platform Douyin, marking a new step in cooperation in cross-border e-commerce and digital trade.
Nanning & Guilin take center stage at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo
Nanning & Guilin take center stage at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo
Greater BRICS: Why it matters for India and the world
Greater BRICS can turn political partnership into practical development. A more stable China-India relationship and China's BRICS 2027 chair can drive shared prosperity for the Global South.
ASEAN official: China-ASEAN ties bring shared opportunities
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership. Pham Thanh Binh, chair of the ASEAN Committee in Beijing and Vietnamese Ambassador to China, said that China and ASEAN are pioneering partners who must continue to share development opportunities.
I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.
Shop closures among concerns in ancient capital
Declining trade, parking and the cost of living are among concerns in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
China sets goals for intelligent connected new Energy vehicle industry
China's 15th Five-Year Plan for intelligent connected new energy vehicles sets 2030 targets including 70% NEV passenger market share and 11.5 kWh/100 kilometers efficiency, promoting electrification, infrastructure, safety governance, and carbon reduction to drive the automotive industry's green transformation.
The Fed Raised Rates. What Comes Next?
Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, on Wednesday left open-ended how much more interest rates may have to rise to tame inflation.
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