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Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasizes a shift toward affordable hybrids, inspired by Chinese giants like BYD, amid rising global competition with Tesla. Learn how Ford plans to adapt to the evolving automotive market.

Sainsbury's warns customers against swapping premium eggs for cheaper ones, threatening police action amid rising shoplifting incidents. The move highlights growing retail theft concerns in the UK

John Ternus has been appointed as Apple's new CEO, succeeding Tim Cook. His leadership is marked by past controversies, including the iPhone Air's market performance.

A BBC investigation has identified suspicious trading activity before major announcements by US President Trump, prompting calls for regulatory scrutiny over potential illegal insider trading.

EY Item Club warns the UK will 'flirt with recession' as the Iran conflict oil shock pushes unemployment to 5.8 per cent and halves GDP growth forecast.

London has seen a 200% rise in shoplifting over five years, with low prosecution rates leading retailers to stop reporting incidents.

SpaceX is targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation. The biggest risk is not the price or its competition with Amazon. It is Elon Musk's unchecked control through a dual-class share structure.

Meta is reportedly preparing to cut around 8,000 jobs from May, despite strong profits, as Mark Zuckerberg accelerates a radical pivot towards artificial intelligence.

Trader Joe's agrees to a $7.4 million settlement due to a 2019 receipt error exposing card numbers, affecting over 750,000 customers. The settlement awaits court approval.

UK supermarkets are preparing for a shift toward AI-driven dynamic pricing as electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are rolled out across major stores.

MPs approved plans allowing ministers to influence pension investments, raising concerns about political control and risks to long-term retirement savings.

Europe faces a jet fuel shortage, raising concerns about potential flight disruptions. The UK is particularly vulnerable due to its reliance on imported fuel and limited refining capacity.

Europe may face flight cancellations as jet fuel supplies dwindle due to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure, warns the International Energy Agency.

A leaked UK government document reveals potential food shortages this summer due to CO₂ supply disruptions from the Iran conflict, affecting industries reliant on gas.

A wave of UK retail collapses highlights what administration means, as major brands shut stores and thousands of jobs disappear.

The fall of EO Charging exposes financial strains in the EV market, despite rising demand and global expansion efforts.

Activists have launched a campaign against the 2026 Met Gala, targeting Jeff Bezos and Amazon for alleged worker exploitation and political ties, sparking debate on corporate influence in cultural events