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End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.
AI could boost UK economy by 10% in five years, says Microsoft boss
Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US.
Why the US is expected to cut interest rates
The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first cut to interest rates since 2024.
UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.