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Supercar maker McLaren to create 1,000 UK jobs as part of £450m tech investment
British supercar manufacturer McLaren plans to create 1,000 jobs through a £450m investment in its Woking technology centre, providing a boost to the UK automotive sector.
OneRail launches AI platform with Nvidia for retailers to make faster delivery decisions
Logistics company OneRail launched OmniStar, an AI platform developed with Nvidia that helps retailers optimize delivery decisions and compete with major e-commerce players like Amazon and Walmart.
The price of diesel hits a record high
Diesel prices have reached a record high of $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the previous record from June 2022, as international conflicts disrupt global fuel supplies and strain the industrial supply chain.
Record strength El Niño could mean bigger supermarket bills for Australians, experts warn
A record-strength El Niño could push Australian food prices higher, complicating efforts to control inflation as households already struggle with elevated grocery costs.
Chris Rokos: UK’s third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
UK hedge-fund billionaire Chris Rokos, ranked third among Britain’s top taxpayers, plans to relocate to Greece, which offers favorable tax treatment for wealthy foreigners earning overseas income.
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here’s what it’s up against
The Trump administration awarded $500 million to battery companies this August while canceling Biden-era EV support, but analysts say the funding is insufficient to challenge China’s dominant battery supply chain position.
‘Everything is against us’: Jaguar Land Rover suppliers voice fears amid carmaker’s cutbacks
Jaguar Land Rover announced 4,000 job cuts over two years, sparking concerns among suppliers and industry leaders about broader economic ripples across the West Midlands automotive sector.
Sapporo to move some production to US after 50% tariff
Japanese brewer Sapporo will relocate beer production from Canada to the US following implementation of a 50% tariff on Canadian beer imports.
UK government pays highest interest rate on 30-year bond since 1998
The UK government paid 5.82% interest on a 30-year bond on Tuesday, the highest rate since 1998, reflecting global market pressures and fiscal challenges facing Chancellor John Healey.
How Taylor Farms became integral to America’s food supply system
A cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms has renewed attention on the company’s dominant role in America’s food supply, as it controls roughly 40% of grocery store salad kits and supplies major retailers and restaurant chains.
Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
Kalshi has permanently banned former Republican congressman George Santos and fined him over $71,000 after finding he misled the public about attending President Trump’s State of the Union address to profit from betting.
‘It can outthink me’: How a major manufacturer came to embrace AI
GE Appliances integrates AI-powered cameras, sensors, and autonomous systems throughout its Georgia manufacturing plant to detect errors, optimize production, and compete globally while maintaining its American workforce.
Billionaire family offices back healthcare and biotech startups in August
Family offices of billionaires invested heavily in biotech startups in August, with companies like Duquesne Family Office backing gene therapy ventures and Bezos and Gates-affiliated firms participating in major funding rounds.
Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates
The Japanese yen surged over 2% against the dollar this week amid expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates, reaching its highest level in a month.
Save the Children aid for 1.5 million in need wiped out by Iran war oil shock
Save the Children reports that oil price shocks from Middle East conflict have cost the charity $13 million in increased aid delivery expenses, preventing it from reaching 1.5 million additional children globally.
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again
Congress delayed federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC beverages for another month, pushing the deadline to December. The category has grown rapidly but faces uncertainty as distributors hesitate to stock inventory.
The wealth of the world’s billionaires reached $15.1 trillion last year, per a new report
The world’s billionaire population reached a record 3,795 people in 2025, with combined wealth surging 12.8% to $15.1 trillion, driven largely by artificial intelligence sector gains.
Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns that populist politicians pose a serious threat to central bank independence and argues institutions must better explain their decisions to the public.
‘There’s no plan’: as instability in global bond markets rises, what are the knock-on effects?
Global bond markets are experiencing significant instability, with US government borrowing costs rising sharply amid concerns about fiscal sustainability and geopolitical tensions, creating knock-on effects for borrowers worldwide.
Trump strikes new drug pricing deals with nine midsized drugmakers
President Trump announced drug pricing agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies, requiring them to discount medications to state Medicaid programs aligned with international prices.
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron announced plans to expand its Venezuelan oil operations, investing over $7 billion over five years to increase production to approximately 600,000 barrels per day.
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