Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character’s rise to global icon status. Read More
Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May. Read More
Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say
The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a “powerful psychological need for escape”. Read More
Taylor Swift asks US government to block ‘Swift Home’ trademark
Her team argued that a bedding firm’s designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature. Read More
Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year
Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a “huge win for shoppers”. Read More
US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials
The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House’s approach to policing big mergers and monopolies. Read More
Trump revokes key climate ruling which he says has made cars pricier
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans. Read More
Costs from Trump’s tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says
Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled. Read More
AirAsia accused by artist for allegedly using his work without consent
A Penang-based street artist says his work has been “reproduced” as part of a livery on an aircraft Read More
FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news
The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets. Read More