Business

WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale
The 233-year old chain will be become TGJones but the brand will continue at airports and rail stations.

UK carmakers to meet government over Trump tariffs
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week’s 25% tariff on exports.
News24 Business | Kganyago: Keeping current inflation target will be costly for government
Keeping South Africa’s inflation target at the current range will be costly for the government, according to central bank chief Lesetja Kganyago, who has long been an advocate of lowering the objective.

‘You have to be really intelligent to be a farmer’
Bridgette Baker, 24, loves farming in south Somerset but says the industry faces some challenges.

Cost of living fairs aim to tackle money taboos
Bedford Credit Union is running the events to help people cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

Could Scotland have Europe’s lowest electricity bills?
The boss of Octopus Energy says regional pricing would make bills cheaper because of abundant renewables in Scotland.

Pensioners forced to close loved cafe over costs
A beloved café in St Johns is closing its doors for good on Saturday, 29 March, due to increased rent and energy bills.

Assassin’s Creed-maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment
The unit will run Ubisoft’s biggest franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six.

What’s next for social media?
Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.

How will carmakers be affected by Trump’s tariffs?
Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.

Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
The South East Asian country has the third largest trade surplus with the US, after China and Mexico.