Proposed budget 'a step in the right direction'

BBC - Sep 29, 2026

The government releases its proposed budget with "targeted measures" to help families.

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Sep 29, 2026

China and the U.S. Pledge to Cut Tariffs on $60 Billion in Goods

The two countries unveiled separate lists covering thousands of products as they sought to ease trade tensions and stabilize relations before further negotiations.

Sep 29, 2026

Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

Sep 29, 2026

Smart Headlights Finally Trickle Down to Cars in the U.S.

Federal data shows that half of all traffic fatalities happen after dark, but only one-quarter of driving happens at night. So any help is welcome.

Sep 28, 2026

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

Sep 28, 2026

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.

Sep 28, 2026

Women Sluggers Are No Longer in a League of Their Own

As a group of players from an all-women’s baseball league in the 1940s and ’50s gathered at a recent reunion, the future of women’s baseball looks bright again.

Sep 28, 2026

Democratic Women's Caucus releases policy priorities

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Democratic Women's Caucus unveils economic agenda The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) has released its extensive list of policy priorities for the next Congress, as Democrats look to take back control of both chambers. ©...

Sep 28, 2026

Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

Sep 28, 2026

UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says

The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.

Sep 28, 2026

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban

John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

Sep 28, 2026

Fed's Cook says AI demand 'broadening' to increase inflation

Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook said Monday that rising demand for artificial intelligence is leading to “broadening” inflationary impacts, with implications for the entire economy. During a keynote speech at the Oakland Tech Week conference, Cook noted that prices for Al-related goods, including chips, computers and software, have “surged” in the past...

Sep 28, 2026

Nvidia Adds $150 Billion to Massive Stock Buyback, the Largest Ever

The increase comes four months after the chip giant added $80 billion to its buyback program, bringing the total remaining authorized amount to $235 billion.

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