Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probe
China has launched an investigation into US computer chipmaker Nvidia, targeting one of America’s leading tech companies over alleged violations of anti-monopoly laws. The probe marks the latest salvo in an ongoing US-China tech war over the lucrative semiconductor market. Last week, Washington tightened restrictions on sales of certain exports to Chinese companies and the […]
Fairline Yachts staff in Oundle react to ‘shock’ redundancy news
Ant Saddington/ BBC Kathryn Hodson said the news of redundancy came as “a complete shock” Former employees at a luxury yacht manufacturer told the BBC how staff were reduced to tears after being made redundant. Earlier this month, private equity firm Hanover Investors sold its stake in Fairline Yachts and the firm was purchased by […]
Suffolk farmer ‘lost confidence’ over inheritance tax changes
Luke Deal/BBC Will Hitchcock runs his farm alongside his sister Katherine (left) and mother Liz (right) A farmer has said confidence among those in the industry has “dropped off a cliff” over the introduction of inheritance tax and called on the government to act. Will Hitchcock runs a farm in Claydon, near Ipswich, alongside his […]
El Salvador strikes $1.4bn IMF deal after scaling back Bitcoin policies
El Salvador has struck a $1.4bn (£1.1bn) loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after agreeing to scale back its controversial bitcoin policies. The global lender said risks related to the adoption of the world’s largest cryptocurrency had eased now that businesses will be allowed to decide whether or not to accept bitcoin. In […]
Charity shops report rising Christmas demand in cost of giving crisis
BBC/Simon Thake Sustainability-conscious Flo Patterson found a Versace bag for £15 in one charity shop visit Gail Wragg stands and surveys the scene unfolding around her. She’s at the centre of a sea of bin bags, shelving units packed with electrical equipment and also has the small matter of 800 artificial Christmas trees to sort. […]
Online star faces crypto coin criticism
Getty Images Haliey Welch, known mostly as the star of the viral “Hawk Tuah” meme, is facing criticism after her newly launched cryptocurrency nosedived in value. Her “Hawk” digital coin hit a $490m market cap shortly after it launched on Wednesday, before suddenly losing more than 95% of its value within hours. This has led […]
Health stocks hit after Trump taps RFK Jr for top regulator post
Getty Images Shares in vaccine makers and healthcare firms around the world slid sharply on Friday, as investors warned that Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F Kennedy Jr as US Health Secretary could pose new challenges to the sector. Kennedy is known as a vaccine sceptic and, if confirmed in the post, has vowed to […]
Wireless pacemaker ‘major leap forward’ for heart patients
University Hospital Southampton Karen Cooper with consultant cardiologist Dr John Paisey who implanted her dual wireless pacemaker A Hampshire woman has become one of the first heart patients in the country to benefit from a pioneering wireless pacemaker system. Doctors at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) said the technology was a “major leap forward” and would […]
Farmers rally in Thirsk over concerns about the future
BBC/Spencer Stokes Farmers gathered in Thirsk to call on ministers and the public to “back British farming”. Dozens of farmers rallied in a North Yorkshire market town, concerned about the industry’s future. The event on Tuesday coincided with a rally in London to protest about inheritance tax changes announced last month. At the protest in […]
Cold air and toxic haze affect millions
Getty Images Toxic air quality and dipping temperature have made matters worse for Delhi residents Delhi’s pollution has once again soared to hazardous levels, with a top expert warning that India’s toxic air will have a bigger impact on public health than the Covid-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the air quality was 35 times over the […]