Business

GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56bn
GameStop’s chief executive Ryan Cohen told the Wall Street Journal that he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital’s environmental targets.

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

Mortgages, jobs and energy bills – how the Iran war will affect your money
The Bank of England’s latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

Pentagon says US military to be an ‘AI-first’ fighting force
The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

‘I earn £36k but I can’t afford to buy a house’
Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
Profit margins were “broadly unchanged” between February and March, the UK’s competition watchdog says.

‘We’re in a successful band but still work jobs’
Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

South East Water chair resigns after critical report
It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company’s leadership.

Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips
Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

‘There were letters I didn’t want to open’: Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.