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Negotiations over a technology deal between the UK and US have stalled due to stumbling blocks in wider trade negotiations between the two sides. The Technology Prosperity Deal – which was billed as “historic” when it was unveiled during US President Donald Trump’s state visit in September – saw both countries pledge to co-operate in…

Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Getty Images Wage growth in the UK cooled slightly over the summer, as unemployment ticked up marginally. Average wage growth was 4.7% in the three months to August, down from 4.8% over the three months to July, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The national unemployment rate…

Simon JackBusiness editor and Michael Sheils McNamee Watch: ‘I’m more worried than others about stock market fall’, says JP Morgan boss There is a higher risk of a serious fall in US stocks than is currently being reflected in the market, the head of JP Morgan has told the BBC. Jamie Dimon, who leads America’s…

Danielle KayeBusiness reporter Mike Callicrate Mike Callicrate, a cattle rancher who has built a direct-to-consumer operation, at his farm in St Francis, Kansas. Beef prices have gotten so high in the US that it has become a political problem. Even Donald Trump, who long ago declared inflation “dead”, is talking about it, as the issue…

The upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light has been delayed until 27 May 2026. The much-anticipated title was due to be released on 27 March, but will now come out two months later. It will be the first video game featuring the British spy since 2012’s 007 Legends. In a statement developer IO Interactive,…