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The UK economy returned to growth in November, expanding by 0.3 per cent after contracting in the month leading up to the autumn budget, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The increase in GDP exceeded economists’ expectations of a modest 0.1 per cent rise and suggests that economic activity proved more resilient than many sentiment surveys had indicated in the run-up to the budget on 26 November. Growth over the three months...

A new per-mile tax on electric vehicles could deter nearly half of prospective buyers from switching to an EV, according to new research from AutoTrader, raising concerns that government policy on electric car adoption is becoming increasingly contradictory. From 2028, drivers of electric vehicles will face a new charge of 3p per mile travelled, a move announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. AutoTrader’s chief executive, Nathan Coe, said the decision risked undermining years of efforts to...

Restaurant Brands International announced a joint venture with Chinese alternative asset manager CPE in November 2025, setting a target to grow Burger King’s presence in China from roughly 1,250 locations to above 4,000 within the next decade. The Toronto-based quick-service restaurant operator reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $2.45 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $2.40 billion, driven by international expansion and Tim Hortons performance. Armistice Capital acquired shares of Restaurant Brands during the second quarter of...

A present-day artificial intelligence audio book generator and artificial intelligence dubbing engine eliminate technical obstacles and enable any user to convert text or video into audio that sounds human-like. Traditionally, when you are producing an artificial intelligence audiobook of a PDF, the voice quality was the prerogative of a select few, but nowadays, with AI, anyone can produce high-quality voice production. An audiobook generator with a Free AI Video Dubbing Tool provides the creators with...

The legal landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, driven in large part by advancements in technology. For in-house counsel and external law firms, technology offers a powerful tool to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and, perhaps most importantly, enhance transparency. Legal technology, particularly contract management software and document automation tools, is enabling legal teams to break down silos, improve communication, and create more transparent processes that benefit both the legal team and the broader...