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Britain’s only tin mine could end up exporting much of its future production to the United States after the American government signalled it is prepared to provide up to $225 million (£166 million) in financing to revive the historic South Crofty site in Cornwall. Cornish Metals, which is working to bring the South Crofty mine near Camborne back into production, …

The Governor of the Bank of England has said he was “shocked” by revelations that Lord Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein during the 2008 financial crisis, saying it was right that the matter is now being investigated by the police. Andrew Bailey made the comments as he paid tribute to the late former chancellor Alistair Darling, drawing …

Stellantis, the European carmaker behind Vauxhall, Citroën and Fiat, has taken a €22bn hit after admitting it overestimated the pace of electric vehicle adoption and reversing its push towards an all-electric future. The Franco-Italian automotive group said the strategic U-turn would result in €22bn of future losses, write-offs and cancellation costs linked to electric models that will no longer be …

Bitcoin has slipped below the $70,000 mark, erasing the gains made after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, as weakening investor demand and regulatory uncertainty weigh on the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The digital asset fell to around $65,600 on Thursday, its lowest level since November 2024, amid a combination of hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve, a slowdown …

NatWest has announced plans to dramatically expand its Accelerator community, with an ambition to support 50,000 entrepreneurs across the UK in 2026 – a five-fold increase on the target it set for 2025. The move follows a standout year for the programme, during which the bank supported around 12,000 founders. That figure exceeds the total number of entrepreneurs the Accelerator …

An award-winning tradesperson has announced plans to leave the UK for Switzerland, warning that rising employment taxes, shrinking apprenticeship support and mounting red tape are driving skilled workers and small business owners overseas.Martin Daly , founder of Motherwell-based MD Builders and recently crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson for 2025, said changes introduced in Labour’s first Budget were the final catalyst behind …

Choosing a mortgage lender in Canada is not just about chasing the lowest rate. Just as importantly, it’s about picking terms you can live with, penalties you can understand, and service you can count on when life changes. Because a mortgage is usually the biggest debt you’ll ever take on, the “best” lender is the one that aligns with your …

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine how information is created, summarized, and distributed, news organizations face one of the most significant structural challenges in modern media history. Search engines increasingly rely on AI-generated responses, social platforms prioritize algorithmic summaries, and audiences often encounter journalism through fragments rather than full articles. At the center of this transformation is Dev Pragad, President, …

We are now in a time of manufacturing where precision is more than a technical necessity; it’s a business requirement. The more complex, globally dispersed and demanding things get, the less slack remains in the system. Under these circumstances tolerance management has become a decisive competence and affects competitiveness not only in terms of controlling costs, ensuring quality and improving production efficiency but …

If you’ve ever tried to get a home “handover ready,” you’ll know the difference between a normal tidy-up and a proper, tenancy-level clean. It’s not just about making things look presentable—it’s about resetting a property so it feels fresh, hygienic, and genuinely cared for. That matters whether you’re moving out, preparing a rental, selling, or simply trying to protect the …