Finances
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
A rising trend among women is the purchase or redesign of jewelry into a "divorce ring" to mark a new chapter after the end of a marriage. Women like Deb Marino, a Florida-based bl…
Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers
The UK's financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has accused some of the country's biggest banks of failing their most vulnerable customers. According to the FC…
Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
A group of MPs on the Treasury Committee has stated that comparing student loan repayments to phone contracts or cinema tickets "amounted to mis-selling" by the government. In a ne…
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
In Beijing's Yizhuang district, driverless robotaxis have become a common sight, with companies like Baidu, WeRide, and Pony.ai operating commercial services within designated area…
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, approximately 2.1% of its workforce, in a significant restructuring that will heavily impact its Xbox division. More than 1,600 ro…
ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn
ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment divisions to Sky in a deal valued at £1.6 billion, a move the companies say will create a stronger competitor to global streaming…
Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m
Popular Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has been ordered to pay 10.3 million yuan (£1.1m; $1.5m) in damages after a court ruled that its logo infringed on Louis Vuitton's trademark. Ac…
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
The once-a-day Wegovy weight loss pill, containing the same active ingredient (semaglutide) as the Wegovy injection, is now available to buy privately from High Street and online p…
Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
Travelers heading to the European Union this summer should prepare for longer waits at airport security and passport control. The delays are attributed to the implementation of a n…
EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover
EasyJet has announced that it has reached an 'agreement in principle' regarding a potential takeover, marking a significant shift in its stance after previously rejecting four sepa…
Clay, kilns and the cost of survival for tile makers
Tile makers are navigating a challenging economic environment, with some choosing to emphasize their traditional craftsmanship and heritage to differentiate themselves. Others are …
What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
Sky is reportedly on the verge of announcing a deal to acquire ITV's television and streaming channels, a move that could reshape the UK's media landscape. The acquisition, expecte…