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Canada and Mexico face 25% tariffs on Saturday, Trump says
The president also suggested he still plans to impose new tariffs on China but did not give any details.
How an AI written book shows why the tech ‘terrifies’ creatives
The BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman is given an AI-made book that claims it was written by her.
Online self-assessment tax returns due by midnight
Millions still have to file their tax return by midnight of face a penalty, HMRC said.
Draught pints to cost 1p less after tax change
The reduction in alcohol duty comes into effect on Thursday, but critics say it is not enough.
Apple iPhone sales dip despite AI rollout
The company’s signature phone has been updated with artificial intelligence, but sales are down.
Abramovich tax dodge must be probed, HMRC urged
A group of MPs is urging an investigation into £1bn that could be owed by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
News24 Business | Business brief | New SA payments industry body launches; Meta books R1.1trn profit
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
News24 Business | Competition Commission gives Nestlé the nod to sell iconic Cremora brand
The Competition Commission has approved the sale of Nestlé’s iconic Cremora brand to French multinational Lactalis’ SA subsidiary, provided no jobs are lost due to the takeover.
US economic growth slows after sharp trade decline
The world’s largest economy missed forecasts after expanding at 2.3% between October and December.
News24 Business | Interest rates cut by 25 basis points, even as two MPC members argued against decrease
The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday.
Barclays tells staff to come into the office more
The bank is the latest company to make changes to its working-from-home policy.