US consumer spending slows: Is it a warning for the economy?

“I know that the last few years have been tough for people, but the measures that I took, all fully costed and fully funded in the budget, should start to ease those cost of living pressures that people have been living with for too long,” she told me.

A joint amicus filing, a filing by parties with a strong interest in a case, also came from several groups, including the Chamber of Progress. The tech advocacy group, funded by and representing Google, Apple, Amazon, Nvidia and many other tech companies, said they shared concerns over the government punishing Anthropic for public speech.

Pritti MistryBusiness reporter Getty Images The backlog of driving tests grew after the covid-19 lockdown Learner drivers face months of delays booking practical tests because a backlog will not be cleared until November 2027, a watchdog has warned. The National Audit Office (NAO) said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests that were not…

Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reporter PA Media There will be increased visible patrols at mainline stations over the coming days, the Transport Secretary said There will be a review of rail security in the UK following a mass stabbing on a train, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said. A man has been charged with 10 counts of…