VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian Getty Images João da Silva Business reporter 14 minutes ago Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla rival Rivian have launched a joint venture, with the German car giant increasing its investment in the partnership. The two companies say the the deal is now worth $5.8bn (£4.55bn) – up… Continue reading VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

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Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill

Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill Reuters Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 11 November 2024 Updated 2 hours ago The MP behind a bid to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has argued it would help stop people experiencing “very harrowing” deaths, as she unveiled details of her proposals. Under… Continue reading Assisted dying could stop harrowing deaths, says MP behind bill

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Macron and Starmer vow ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support

Macron and Starmer vow ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support Reuters Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 11 November 2024, 06:58 GMT Updated 7 hours ago France and the UK will support Ukraine for as long as necessary “to thwart Russia’s war of aggression”, French President Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer have said. The prime minister marked Armistice… Continue reading Macron and Starmer vow ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support

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Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress Getty Images 14 minutes ago The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last week. It comes as the Republicans are edging closer to overall control of Congress after… Continue reading Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

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Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief

Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak 4 hours ago Russia has suffered its worst ever month for casualties since the start of the war in… Continue reading Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief

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Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as ‘old news’

Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as ‘old news’ This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Becky Morton Political reporter 7 November 2024 Updated 8 minutes ago The foreign secretary has dismissed his previous criticism of Donald Trump as… Continue reading Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as ‘old news’

Labour’s Trump jibes won’t harm relations, says minister

Labour’s Trump jibes won’t harm relations, says minister EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock 7 November 2024, 11:32 GMT Updated 25 minutes ago A UK cabinet minister has insisted past attacks on Donald Trump by senior figures in his party will not harm the country’s relationship with the United States. Several members of Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government denounced the… Continue reading Labour’s Trump jibes won’t harm relations, says minister

Strong US relations crucial, says PM after Trump win

Strong US relations crucial, says PM after Trump win This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Kate Whannel Political reporter Brian Wheeler Political reporter 6 November 2024, 11:32 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer said a strong UK-US relationship was “crucial” as… Continue reading Strong US relations crucial, says PM after Trump win

Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says Getty Images 5 November 2024, 09:32 GMT Updated Just now The regulator says a merger between Vodafone and Three could go ahead – if both companies make price promises for consumers and commit to boosting the UK’s 5G rollout. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had previously… Continue reading Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

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Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Badenoch

Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Badenoch PA Media 5 November 2024, 09:27 GMT Updated 13 minutes ago Chris Philp has been appointed shadow home secretary by new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. The former Home Office minister supported Badenoch’s leadership campaign. On Monday it emerged that Badenoch had offered three of her former leadership rivals… Continue reading Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Badenoch