UK And Japan Agree £18bn Investment Deal
The UK and Japan have announced an £18bn investment deal aimed at boosting infrastructure, offshore wind, and technology collaboration, signaling a new era of...
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SpaceX IPO: Preparing for the Biggest Liftoff Yet?
BBC Power Players explores SpaceX’s anticipated IPO, its valuation potential, investor interest, and implications for technology, space ventures, and markets.
AdImpact Forecasts 2026 Elections Ad Spending to Set Record
AdImpact projects 2026 ad spend at about $11.6 billion, driven by high-profile races in battleground states and a shift toward digital advertising, with broadcast...
Villagers Challenge Lidl Store Plans With Welsh Government Appeal
Residents in Llantwit Major and Llanmaes have appealed Lidl’s planned store to the Welsh government, arguing it would harm the countryside and alter local...
Backrooms Producer Peter Chernin Urges Hollywood to Embrace Risk and Fresh IP
Peter Chernin says Hollywood must take more calculated risks, including supporting lower-budget films and fresh IP, to address franchise fatigue and attract younger audiences.
Lavazza Expands Tablì Rollout With 100% Coffee Espresso Tablets in U.S.
Lavazza advances its U.S.
Door Shuts On Some Immigrant Entrepreneurs As U.S. Restricts Small‑Business Loans
NPR reports that the SBA has started denying loans to green-card holders and other permanent residents, reshaping the funding landscape for immigrant entrepreneurs and...
Small Business Administration Stops Lending To Green Card Holders
The Small Business Administration has halted loans to permanent residents, including green card holders, signaling a major shift in federal small-business financing and posing...
JetBlue Bets Big on Fort Lauderdale, Expands Gateway and Lounges
JetBlue is expanding aggressively at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, aiming for about 150 daily flights in peak winter months, expanding international routes, and planning...
Airlines Confront Shortfall as New Engines Fall Short on Availability and Reliability
Airline CEOs at Rio say newer engines promised big fuel savings are underperforming on reliability and availability, forcing earlier maintenance and squeezing profits amid...