When Japan’s farm minister declared that he never had to buy rice because his supporters give him “plenty” of it as gifts, he hoped to draw laughs.
Category: Business
Trump Tariffs & DEI Backlash Batter Target Sales, Outlook Cut
US retail chain Target has slashed its expectations for the year after a sharp fall in sales which it blamed on a “highly challenging environment” amid the introduction of trade tariffs.
Mastercard £70 Payout: Are You Eligible for Compensation?
Millions of shoppers could get up to £70 each after a tribunal approved a settlement in a lawsuit against Mastercard which stemmed from historic fees levied on businesses by the card provider.
Fortnite Returns to US Apple App Store After 5-Year Ban
Popular video game Fortnite is now available on Apple’s app store in the US after being taken off the platform nearly five years ago.
Analyzing the UK-EU Brexit Deal: Winners and Losers
A deal to “reset” relations between the UK and the EU following Brexit has been agreed at a summit in London.
Cyber Attacks ‘Relentless’: UK Bank Bosses Speak Out
The boss of one of the UK’s biggest banks has said the threat of cyber-attacks “keeps me awake at night”.
EV Battery Giant CATL Shares Surge in Year’s Biggest Hong Kong IPO
The world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker has seen its shares jump on their first day of trading in Hong Kong, as it made the biggest initial public offering (IPO) so far this year.