And the UK secures trade deal with six Gulf states to remove about £580m a year in tariffs.
And Honda posts its first annual loss in 70 years as it shifts EV focus.
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And OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has accused Elon Musk of abandoning the company.
And EBay has rejected GameStop's audacious takeover bid.
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And UK PM Sir Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure to resign.
The Xero founder was last year inducted to the hall, which honours individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the economic and social development of the country.