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Taiwan set to avoid 'punishing' 300% tariffs on semiconductor exports, says report — new trade deal could spur $400 billion investment commitment from island nation

A senior Taiwanese ministry official said the U.S. will not put tariffs on its chip exports in exchange for helping Washington, D.C., copy its science park model for tech companies.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 21, 2025

What is in Trump’s controversial ‘secret peace plan’ to end the Russia-Ukraine war?

European officials have said the US president’s new 28-point peace plan is a ‘capitulation’

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

John Ternus In, Tim Cook Out? Apple 'Prepares' Leadership Shake-Up Despite 'Record Revenue'

Apple is reportedly 'intensifying preparations' for CEO Tim Cook to step down, with hardware chief John Ternus as the likely successor.

International Business Times UK · Nov 16, 2025

Reeves not ‘playing fast and loose with people’s money’ amid tax U-turn reports

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy would not be drawn into speculation that Ms Reeves has abandoned plans for the manifesto-breaking tax hike.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Reeves dumps plan to raise income tax in screeching Budget U-turn sending spooked markets into slide

Chancellor abandons plans to raise income tax over fears they could spark a huge backlash among voters and backbench Labour MPs

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Rachel Reeves to ditch plan to raise income tax in Budget

Chancellor set to abandon income tax hike plan amid fears move could anger voters

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Rachel Reeves set to clamp down on high-end bike purchases in Cycle to Work scheme

It comes amid concerns about ‘Surrey Hills’ cyclists taking advantage of the scheme

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Rachel Reeves to cut tax benefits for workers using salary sacrifice schemes to buy bikes

Chancellor expected to introduce new limit on how much can be spent on a bicycle through cycle to work scheme

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

'Bonkers' AI Spending Spree Backfires — Google, Meta and Microsoft Debt Hit as Investor Anxiety Deepens

Companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are now turning to debt financing to scale up their AI infrastructures to meet market expectations.

International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025

Strongest Earnings Growth Since 2021: US Companies Beat Trade War Worries With Robust Q3 Results

The U.S. corporate sector is experiencing a significant surge in earnings, with the growth rate hitting a four-year high despite concerns over the impact of the trade war initiated by President Donald Trump.

Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025