FTSE 100 hits record high as dollar rallies and gold extends sharp pullback
The FTSE 100 closed at a record high as a stronger dollar lifted UK equities, while gold, silver and oil prices fell sharply amid volatile global markets. Read more: FTSE…
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SpaceX acquires xAI as Elon Musk moves to unite rockets, satellites and artificial intelligence
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired xAI in a landmark deal that brings rockets, Starlink satellites, X and the Grok chatbot under one roof ahead of a potential blockbuster IPO later…
Trump moving to curb US reliance on Chinese minerals – Bloomberg
US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to launch a rare-earth minerals stockpile to curb reliance on China amid global supply strain Read Full Article at RT.com
Gold and silver extend slide after record-breaking rally
Gold and silver extended losses on Monday after a sharp reversal of a rally that had pushed both metals to record highs Read Full Article at RT.com
EU gas reserves plunge to lowest level since 2022 – FT
European gas reserves have fallen below 50% for the first time since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, the FT has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
House of Lords AI summit urges agentic AI to ‘rejuvenate’ UK economy
A House of Lords AI summit has called for wider adoption of agentic AI to boost UK productivity, support SMEs and address a looming skills gap across the economy. Read…
High streets to receive £150m boost – but business leaders warn it is “a sticking plaster on a gaping wound”
The government has announced a £150m High Streets Strategy to revive struggling town centres, but small business owners warn the funding falls far short of what is needed to reverse…
Betfred brothers top Sunday Times tax list with £400m bill as stars and entrepreneurs pay record sums
The Betfred brothers top the Sunday Times 2026 Tax List after paying £400m, with Harry Styles the highest-contributing celebrity and Erling Haaland the youngest entry. Read more: Betfred brothers top…
Calls grow for UK to freeze hotel business rate revaluations as costs soar
Hotel operators and tax experts are urging the UK Government to follow Northern Ireland’s lead and freeze hotel business rate revaluations, warning of six-figure annual increases from 2026. Read more:…
One in five SMEs cut staff as tax and cost pressures intensify, survey finds
Rising taxes and operating costs forced 21% of UK SMEs to cut staff last year, according to new research from Rathbones, with hospitality firms hardest hit. Read more: One in…