business news in UK

Car tax rethink needed to help drive electric vehicle sales, says industry  AutocarElectric demand reaches record high in January but misses target – SMMT data  Sky NewsEV share rises despite contracting market but tax hikes threaten targets  SMMTAll-electric cars are now one fifth of UK market  The TimesUK new car sales fall again; yuan slips amid US-China trade tensions […]

The stunning Honda and Nissan merger might be off – here's why  AutocarNissan’s board votes against $58bn merger with Honda  Financial TimesNissan board agrees to scrap $60 billion Honda merger talks, source says  ReutersHonda and Nissan’s £48bn merger ‘close to collapse’; Trump fears drive gold to record high – business live  The GuardianNissan to Reject Honda Deal to Create […]

Equinor scales back renewables push 7 years after ditching ‘oil’ from its name  Financial TimesNorway’s state oil firm lobbying to open Rosebank oilfield halves green investments  The GuardianEquinor fourth quarter and full year 2024 results  EquinorEquinor to scale back wind development  reNEWSEquinor (EQNR) Earnings Beat Estimate, Bolstered by North Sea Output  Bloomberg

Google scraps promise not to develop AI weapons  The VergeGoogle drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance  Al Jazeera EnglishGoogle backtracks on pledge not to make weapons using AI  The TelegraphGoogle Removes Language on Weapons From Public AI Principles  BloombergGoogle owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons  The Guardian

Uber shares fall as strong dollar hits bookings outlook  Financial TimesUber (UBER) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect  Yahoo FinanceUber beats fourth-quarter revenue expectations but offers soft guidance  CNBCUber’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings Miss Overshadows Bookings Growth  BloombergUBER Is About to Report Tomorrow. Here Is What to Expect  TipRanks

Disney+ Lost 700,000 Subscribers from October-December 2024  IndieWireWalt Disney surpasses earnings estimates with help from Moana 2  The GuardianDisney Earnings Boosted by ‘Moana 2,’ Disney+ Loses 700,000 Subscribers as Streaming Business Swings to Another Profit  VarietyDisney tops quarterly profit estimates, but starts to lose Disney+ streaming subscribers  CNBCDisney Returns to Its Steamrolling Self  The New York Times

Homebase to close three stores in Northern Ireland  Belfast TelegraphHomebase administrators confirm a Suffolk branch will close this month  Suffolk NewsSuffolk Homebase store to close down this month  East Anglian Daily TimesHomebase to close 33 more high street stores this month – see full list  The MirrorHomebase Confirms Closure Of 33 Stores  Insight DIY

Ferrari boss vows to crack down on ‘strange’ bling requests from super-rich buyers  The Telegraph

Mumsnet: Parenting site targeted with child sexual abuse images  BBC.comView Full coverage on Google News

Santander UK staff brace for more job losses after 38% drop in full-year profits  The GuardianSantander unveils €10bn buyback on record profits  Financial TimesSantander UK profits fall 38% as it battles car finance scandal  The TimesSantander UK profit slumps as questions remain over future of British arm  Yahoo Finance UKSantander boss issues major update on UK future amid speculation […]

Where in the world is DeepSeek banned and why?  The IndependentThe DeepSeek controversy: Authorities ask where does the data come from and how safe is it?  Malwarebytes LabsItaly's regulator blocks Chinese AI app DeepSeek on data protection  Reuters4 Warnings About DeepSeek You Need To Know Before Using It  ForbesDeepSeek banned from Australian government devices amid national security concerns  The Guardian

US Postal Service suspends China packages as tariff war heats up  Financial TimesUS Postal Service will accept packages from China, Hong Kong after freeze  Al Jazeera EnglishUS tariffs latest: China seeks talks after USPS suspends parcels  The TelegraphTrump Tariffs Live Updates: USPS Does A U-Turn And Says It Will Continue Accepting Packages From China  Forbes

‘The Club’ gets more rewarding as British Airways improves and extends its Bonus Tier Point offer and gives more detail on the many ways members can achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold status  British Airways | Media CentreBritish Airways tweaks frequent flyer scheme after backlash  The TimesBritish Airways forced to defend ‘aggressive’ loyalty scheme changes  The Independent‘I’m going on […]

Greggs announces huge menu shake-up with new burgers as it tries to take on McDonald’s and KFC…  The SunGreggs expands made-to-order hot menu selection  The GrocerGreggs to shake-up menu this week with three new items plus four old favourites – see full list  The MirrorGreggs: New items on updated menu including BBQ Crispy Chicken Burger and BBQ Chicken […]

Safe and sustainable e-commerce imports  European CommissionEU to tighten checks on goods sold by sites such as Shein and Temu  The GuardianTemu, Shein and Amazon to be liable in EU for ‘unsafe’ or ‘illegal’ goods  Financial TimesEU targets Temu and Shein with new tax on cheap imports from China  The TelegraphChina’s online shopping boom faces EU crackdown  POLITICO Europe

Newcastle rooftop music, food and entertainment destination to create hundreds of jobs  Chronicle LivePlans announced for Eldon Square  Newcastle City CouncilFreight Island comes to Eldon Square  Place North EastFreight Island to open UK’s largest city centre dining and entertainment venue in Newcastle  Restaurant

Elderly drivers 'refuse to pay' new charge to keep their car on road  Yorkshire LiveOlder drivers among those set for these new car tax rules changes in weeks  ExpressLabour slammed for 'attacking' older drivers over new car tax rules for over-70s  Derbyshire LiveCar tax to double in April for drivers of these cars  Bristol LiveBritish drivers urged to use […]

Manchester is getting a brand new food hall from the former boss of Mackie Mayor  Manchester Evening NewsNew food hall set for Manchester  RestaurantA Brand New Food Hall Featuring Five Independent Kitchens Is Coming To Manchester This Summer  Secret ManchesterA huge new Food Hall is coming to Manchester’s First Street  Manchester WireA brand new two-level food hall is coming […]

Meet the other tech billionaire close to Trump – and Tony Blair  The Telegraph

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates to 4.5% as UK economy falters  The TimesLive: Bank of England expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points  MoneyWeekBoE prepares to cut rates as economic risks take precedence  POLITICO EuropeBank of England to resume rate cuts with outlook complicated by tax hikes and Trump tariffs  CNBCBank of England expected […]