Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-08-28
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Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico (BBC Business 2025-08-28 23:03:41)
Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens -
US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her (BBC Business 2025-08-28 15:24:39)
The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire her. -
Sports car manufacturer Lotus to cut 550 jobs (BBC Business 2025-08-28 15:14:08)
The BBC understands more than a third of workers at the Norfolk headquarters will lose their jobs. -
What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax? (BBC Business 2025-08-28 12:57:57)
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue. -
Food costs 'pushing families close to breadline' (BBC Business 2025-08-28 12:54:13)
Rising food costs push families towards poverty, the chair of Jersey's shoppers' rights group says. -
'We'll turn freezers off due to energy price rise' (BBC Business 2025-08-28 12:30:03)
Sark islanders react to Monday's energy price rise, including a shop worker who will turn off freezers. -
Sportscar manufacturer Lotus to cut 550 jobs (BBC Business 2025-08-28 12:08:45)
The BBC understands more than a third of workers at the Norfolk headquarters will lose their jobs. -
Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced (BBC Business 2025-08-28 11:37:52)
The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme. -
UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal (BBC Business 2025-08-28 07:14:24)
The increase comes after three months in a row of falling sales, according to industry data. -
Summer holiday childcare costs a 'struggle' (BBC Business 2025-08-28 05:16:13)
Parents in Guernsey said they have had to adjust their working hours to afford childcare. -
'£150 for school uniform is money I don't really have' (BBC Business 2025-08-28 05:09:54)
Two in five parents in the South East say they struggle to afford school uniform, a new poll says.