Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
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Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
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Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025
The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.
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'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".
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Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed chair?
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
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How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.
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Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
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Gupta steel empire dismantling continues with Hartlepool pipes sale
The dismantling of Sanjeev Gupta's British business empire is accelerating after advisers were hired to find a buyer for a steel production business which supplies oil giants including BP and Shell.
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What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
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Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
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Trump wrong to call UK-China trade 'very dangerous', says minister
The business minister says it would be "bonkers" not to engage with China, as the PM arrives in Shanghai.
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What a thaw of the 'ice age' with China means for the UK economy
Keir Starmer’s visit signals a UK–China trade reset but can British firms turn opportunities into real growth?
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'She made us cry almost daily': How to handle a toxic boss
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
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Trump endorses deal struck with Democrats to avert government shutdown
Donald Trump has endorsed a spending deal negotiated by US Senate Republicans and Democrats that would stave off a government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further
The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.
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Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.
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Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms
The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.
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Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests
While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.
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Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down
Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.
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'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation halted
Finance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.
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