The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency. Read More
Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances. Read More
Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station
The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027. Read More
Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ immigration visas
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a “substantial benefit” to the US. Read More
Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
The “healthier” fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators. Read More
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK’s largest oil company. Read More
Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can’t be called chocolate any more
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law Read More
Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and “very damaging”. Read More
Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. Read More
Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky. Read More