American auto giant reports record losses
US automaker Ford posted an $8.2 billion net loss for 2025, citing electric vehicle struggles, tariffs, and supply-chain disruptions Read Full Article at RT.com
Mozart AI raises $6m to put artists at the heart of AI-powered music creation
London-based Mozart AI has raised $6m in a seed round led by Balderton Capital as it accelerates growth of its AI-powered music creation platform and launches a mobile app. Read…
Retail spending rebounds in January after weak Christmas
UK retail sales rose 2.7% year-on-year in January, according to the BRC and KPMG, as shoppers took advantage of post-Christmas discounts following a subdued festive period. Read more: Retail spending…
Tariffs and falling demand leave Scotch distillers under pressure
Dozens of Scottish distilleries are showing signs of financial distress as exports to the US and China weaken, tariffs bite and domestic demand shifts away from spirits. Read more: Tariffs…
Britons working harder for less – report
Stagnant wage growth condemns British families to flatlining living standards amid the cost-of-living crisis, a think tank has found Read Full Article at RT.com
Miliband backs solar and wind projects covering farmland nearly the size of Manchester
Energy secretary Ed Miliband has approved dozens of new solar and onshore wind projects across the UK, sparking a backlash over farmland loss and rising consumer subsidies. Read more: Miliband…
Starling founder Anne Boden cuts stake in £4bn fintech
Starling Bank founder Anne Boden has reduced her shareholding in the digital lender following a secondary share sale that valued the fintech at up to £4bn. Read more: Starling founder…
Fractile commits £100m UK expansion as it ramps up AI chip development
UK chip start-up Fractile is investing £100m to expand operations in London and Bristol, backing Britain’s push for sovereign AI hardware and more efficient inference chips. Read more: Fractile commits…
Apple and Google agree UK app store changes after ‘effective duopoly’ ruling
Apple and Google have agreed to change how their app stores operate in the UK after the CMA ruled they held an effective duopoly, marking a major step in digital…
Russia exports record crude to China
China’s energy imports from Russia rose more than fourfold and are set to rise further, the head of the Trade Policy Institute has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com