Trump’s pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report
EJ Antoni’s comment raised new alarm about the future of an agency that tracks how the economy of the world’s richest country is faring. Read More
US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike
The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods. Read More
Drivers warned about scam car finance payout calls
The watchdog is setting up a compensation scheme for motorists sold unlawful car finance deals. Read More
The US is taking a cut from chip sales to China – what does it mean?
Two top firms will give the US government 15% of profits from the sale of some advanced semiconductors in China, the BBC has been told. Read More
Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff
The toy retailer’s 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run. Read More
How to get AI to work in 22 languages
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects Read More
EasyJet pilot suspended after ‘drunk and naked’ incident
The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde. Read More
Adidas designer sorry for shoes ‘appropriated’ from Mexico
He has apologised over the Oaxaca Slip-on, inspired by sandals made by Indigenous artisans, after criticism from Mexico. Read More
Is super skinny back? UK sees rise in ad complaints over thin models
Zara, M&S and Next had ads banned over models that look “unhealthily thin” – is size zero making a comeback Read More
Beloved by bands and bank robbers, the Ford Transit turns 60
The world’s best-selling van has been in production since 1965. Read More