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Inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs rise
The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July and comes as the Bank of England meets to discuss interest rates.
New AI deal could rapidly boost UK economy, says Microsoft boss
Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US.
Why the US is expected to cut interest rates
The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first cut to interest rates since 2024.
End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.
UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.