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- US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt 17 May 2025Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
- Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill 17 May 2025Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
- Fresh milk and classical music: Firm posts lucrative office cat-sitting job 16 May 2025The job ad requires the successful candidate to play classical music to the cat on Fridays.
- US proposes dropping Boeing criminal charge 16 May 2025Families criticised the move, which would avoid a trial that is due to begin in June.
- Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app 16 May 2025The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.
- Wegovy firm unexpectedly forces boss to step down 16 May 2025The decision, described as a response to market challenges and a slide in its share price, was unexpected.
- Canada's iconic Hudson Bay brand to survive after sale to competitor 16 May 2025The company, which applied for creditor protection, is selling its intellectual property to Canadian Tire.
- Four Premier League clubs warned over gambling sponsors 16 May 2025Four Premier League clubs have been warned by the Gambling Commission over their relationship with an unlicensed gambling business.
- Thames Water bonuses could be blocked by regulator 16 May 2025New rules mean Ofwat could step in to prevent under-performing water companies paying any bonuses.
- One in 10 have no savings, financial regulator says 16 May 2025Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.
