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Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets
Local councils and Airbnb have begun a data-sharing scheme to identify the illegal subletting of social homes on the short-term rental platform. Coordinated by the Cabinet Office's…
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expands across the country's ports. The AI p…
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
Around 200 John Lewis staff could lose their jobs as the retailer proposes closing its in-store money exchange services and dedicated gift wrapping areas. The job cuts would happen…
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
Victims of a 2023 data breach at genetics testing company 23andMe are set to receive a $46.75 million payout, following a ruling by a California bankruptcy court judge. The payout …
Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up
Package holidays to destinations like Dubai and Egypt are cheaper this summer than last, as tour operators cut prices to attract UK holidaymakers wary of traveling near the Middle …
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
Weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro are reshaping the shopping habits of millions in the UK, according to recent research. A study by Worldpanel by Numerator found tha…
High-spending online gamblers to face financial risk checks
The Gambling Commission has announced that online gamblers who spend more than £1,000 in a 24-hour window, or over £3,000 in a 90-day period, will be subject to financial risk asse…
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Image source, Getty ImagesByKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentPublished7 July 2026, 11:30 BSTUpdated Just nowThe impact of the Iran war means a million more homeowners face …
E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
The BBC has learned that the cost of damages paid to people injured by e-scooters and e-bikes in the UK has exceeded £110 million, just seven years after the first claim was made. …
AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics has announced it expects to post a 19-fold jump in its profits, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory ch…
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robots are increasingly available for rent or on a subscription basis, a model known as robotics-as-a-service, which lowers upfront costs and allows users to keep up with rapidly e…
Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
A breastfeeding business owner, Rachel Bews, was barred from an in-person business course run by Amazon at a warehouse in Dunfermline, Scotland, because the company would not allow…