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New UK-South Korea trade deal to bring extra £400m

The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.

Ford takes $19.5bn hit, cancels electric models

Ford announces a massive $19.5bn writedown and cancels key electric vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning, pivoting to hybrids and petrol models amid shifting US policy and demand. Read the full analysis.

New England warming at double the global rate

A new climate report shows New England's temperature rising twice as fast as the world's. Discover the impacts on seasons, ecosystems, and what it means for the future.

Germany urges EU to soften 2035 petrol car ban

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing the EU to reconsider its 2035 combustion engine ban, advocating for hybrid car exemptions to protect jobs and the climate. Read the latest developments.

British Jews turn to Greens and Reform UK

New study reveals British Jewish support for Labour and Conservatives has collapsed from 84% to 58%, with significant growth for Green Party and Reform UK. Explore the political realignment.

Iglu Cruise in £100m Flight Centre takeover deal

UK cruise specialist Iglu is nearing a £100m acquisition by Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group, signalling strong post-pandemic recovery and global cruise growth. Read the full story.

Authors Dumped from NZ Book Prize for AI Covers

New Zealand's premier book awards disqualify multiple authors for using AI in cover designs, sparking debate about technology's role in creative industries. Discover the implications.

Bezos launches AI startup with $6.2bn funding

Jeff Bezos appoints himself co-CEO of new AI venture Project Prometheus, securing massive $6.2bn funding and hiring 100 staff from top tech firms. Discover the details.

Granada TV executive Joe Rigby dies aged 87

Joe Rigby, the working-class Catholic who rose to become a key Granada Television executive and nurtured major TV talent, has died aged 87. Discover his remarkable journey.

John Lewis Christmas Ad Faces Consumer Backlash

Guardian readers criticise John Lewis's Christmas advert as a cynical ploy exploiting family values to drive sales, questioning its portrayal of gender roles and masculinity.

JLR Reports £342m Loss Following Cyber Attack

Jaguar Land Rover suffers £342m quarterly loss after major cyber attack disrupts production. Learn how the incident impacted Britain's automotive giant and their recovery plans.

Texas shrimper stalls Exxon's $10bn plastics facility

Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old shrimper, successfully challenged ExxonMobil's planned $10bn plastics plant in Texas through legal action, highlighting growing community resistance against fossil fuel expansion.

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