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Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?

The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated

The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?

Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?

A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen

Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".

Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?

Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design

The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.

'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'

Car maker Longbow, which hopes to build thousands of cars, says the region has the talent and know-how.

White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme

An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.

Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds

Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"

Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed

Burton-upon-Trent's links with beer and brewing date back centuries.

We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips

Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold

The distinctive Manhattan skyscraper will undergo a major renovation and provide a new supply of offices.

'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK

Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed

The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

Bid to run new trains on West Coast Mainline refused

Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.

Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP

The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar

A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'

Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.

AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn

The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'

The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

Asahi and Kirin among Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel

Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.

Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes

Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada

Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds

Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

The AI telling farmers when to harvest

Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US

Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?

Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom

Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

Spain battles climate change on several fronts

A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

The virtual worlds where robots are trained

Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

Industry leaders discuss island high value scheme

More than 260 industry leaders met to discuss the role wealthy residents play in Jersey's economy.

Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?

The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?

Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis

Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

How soon into dating do you talk about your salary?

You've met someone and it's going well so far. But bringing up how much you both earn can be a tricky conversation.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?

Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

How soon into dating do you talk about your salary?

You've met someone and it's going well so far. But bringing up how much you both earn can be a tricky conversation.

New vape tax made me swap e-cigs for dartboards

The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.

The Bottom Line

What's going wrong with the largest economy in Europe?

Fears coastal town road closure could leave Watchet 'desolate'

Businesses in Watchet are concerned by the closure of the main road into Watchet.

How much is your salary?

And would you reveal it in a job interview?

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