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UK bond yields jump and pound falls amid ‘political uncertainty’ over Starmer’s future – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsStarmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quitNewsflash: UK government borrowing costs have risen at the start of bond market trading.Political uncertainty is gripping the markets, after Keir Starmer was urged to set out an orderl...
Buyers of Liza Minnelli memoir claim it was not signed by hand
Premium editions of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! cost up to $250 but some say signatures are unnaturally identicalLiza Minnelli fans who bought signed copies of her memoir are seeking refunds because they believe her signature is fake.Copies of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! by the American 80-yea...
Trump heads to China to spread the gospel of American tech while emulating Xi Jinping on AI
Tim Cook and Elon Musk, among other tech CEOS, will accompany the US president on a trip to ChinaDonald Trump is heading to China this week. If his guest list is any clue, he wants to discuss technology with Xi Jinping, though perhaps after the war in Iran.On Monday, news broke that outgoing Apple C...
UK bonds under pressure, and pound falls, amid ‘political uncertainty’ over Starmer’s future – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsStarmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quitThe City financial markets have lifted their forecasts for UK interest rate rises this year.The money markets are now pricing in 68 basis points (0.68 of a percentage point) of interes...
UK households cut back spending at fastest rate in 16 months, Barclays says
Dip in credit card spending in April, particularly on travel, suggests Britons preparing for harder times amid Iran war falloutHouseholds cut back on their spending in April at the fastest pace in 16 months, as the conflict in the Middle East provoked fears of another cost of living crisis, a report...
Kuwait to potentially explore strategic fuel storage opportunities in Pakistan
Ali Pervaiz Malik thanks Kuwait for facilitating vessel Khairpur carrying diesel and jet fuel
British Steel nationalisation: what went wrong, and what happens now?
Keir Starmer’s plan for full state ownership marks latest chapter in Scunthorpe plant’s troubled historyFull nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speechNils Pratley: More questions than answers on the futureFour queens – blast furnaces named after Anne, Bess (Elizabeth), Victoria and ...
Royal Caribbean ‘unfairly’ charged me over booking for disabled son
We had booked a cruise for him and his carers, but we had a string of problems when we tried to change namesIn November 2024, I booked a cruise for my wife, myself and our severely disabled son for this July. I’d booked well in advance to ensure an accessible cabin for my son. At home, he needs roun...
China Seeks A.I. Independence, Weakening Trump’s Leverage
Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.
Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse
The BYD factory being built in Szeged, Hungary, is facing scrutiny after reports of EU labour laws being violated among the Chinese migrant workforce Multilingual signs in most airports in the EU opt for English, but in Hungary, there is also Chinese, making it easy for migrant workers flying in to ...
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Use of Her Image on TV Packaging
The pop star is suing the electronics giant for more than $15 million, accusing it of using her image without authorization.
Chinese A.I. Firms Push Beyond Nvidia as DeepSeek Turns to Huawei
Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.
KSE-100 slips 1,590 points as soaring oil prices spook investors
Investor concerns largely revolved around the continued surge in international oil prices
PM Shehbaz meets President Zardari amid rumours of possible move to roll back 18th Amendment
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
Govt dusts off oil refining policy as Hormuz disruptions bite
• Petroleum minister says removing bottlenecks crucial to implementing long-delayed policy; terms local refineries ‘critical national assets’• Officials argue upgrades are in line with IMF’s ‘resilience and sustainability’ objectives, will improve fuel quality besides saving money ISLAMABAD: The oil...
Pakistan, China ink $13bn deals
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, said on Monday that Pakistan and China had signed more than 300 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and over three dozen joint venture agreements (JVAs) during the last two years, with a cumulative value exceeding $13 billion. Speaking at a mee...
Bank customers win Rs1.87bn redress
KARACHI: The Banking Mohtasib has provided relief of over Rs1.87 billion to bank clients by disposing of 36,280 complaints during the calendar year 2025. In 2024, monetary relief amounting to Rs1.65bn was provided by resolving 27,753 complaints. According to the Mohtasib’s annual report for 2025, ...
Equities extend losses amid uncertainty
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under selling pressure for the second consecutive session on Monday as the absence of a peace deal in the Middle East fuelled doubts over the sustainability of the fragile ceasefire, while oil prices resumed their upward trajectory. According ...
Late mango crop hits export prospects
LAHORE: The mango season has entered markets later than usual, with an estimated 20 per cent drop in production. Exporters also fear that regional tensions, border closures and rising freight costs could severely affect overseas shipments this year. Industry stakeholders say unusual weather patterns...
Remittances increase to $33.8bn despite war
KARACHI: Despite 73 days of conflict and heightened uncertainty in the Gulf, remittance inflows continued to rise, recording an 8.5 per cent increase during the first 10 months of FY26. Remittances from across the Middle East increased and accounted for 53pc, or $18.2 billion, of the total inflows o...
Oil prices rise as fragile US-Iran talks sustain supply worries
Oil climbs as Iran peace deal fades; Hormuz tensions keep Brent above $105 and $115 in sight
NBC to Turn Wordle Into a TV Game Show, With Savannah Guthrie as Host
The word puzzle published by The New York Times is the inspiration for a game show that will begin airing next year. Jimmy Fallon is a producer.
Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.