business
From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production. Source link
What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on income tax rises?
The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises Source link
Walmart boss retiring after more than a decade
Doug McMillon is handing over the reins of America’s largest retailer to John Furner. Source link
Why credit cards might not be as bad as you think
Are credit cards ‘bad’ and debit cards ‘good’? Martin Lewis explains why it’s not that simple. Source link
Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy loss after cyber-attack
The cyber-attack pushed the carmaker into the red after it was forced to shut down its production lines. Source link
Government borrowing costs jump after Reeves decides against income tax rise
The 10-year gilt yield rises sharply in reaction to reports that an expected Budget income tax rise will not happen. Source link
Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that’s a good idea. Source link
Trump to ease coffee and banana tariffs in Latin America trade deals
The Trump administration on Thursday announced frameworks for trade deals with four Latin American countries, which senior officials said will include tariff relief on coffee and bananas. Source link
Guests ejected mid-stay from bankrupt hotel chain Sonder
Sonder guests have complained that they had to leave their accommodation as the firm files for a sudden bankruptcy. Source link
The Briefing Room
What are the consequences of the UK’s low productivity growth? Source link