Finances
What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?
New government proposals in England and Wales could grant co-habiting unmarried couples greater legal protections in the event of a breakup. Currently, these couples have limited r…
'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
As England prepares for a crucial 1am match, employers are being urged to show flexibility and allow staff to adjust their working hours. The call for 'common sense' comes as many …
Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says
A former boss of the John Lewis partnership has argued that addressing workplace sickness is key to unlocking hidden economic growth in the UK. He has launched a 'Get Britain Worki…
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
In a recent statement, the likely next Prime Minister, Burnham, indicated that there is some flexibility regarding tax policy, though he remains committed to Labour's core pledges.…
Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen Airport
Security staff at Aberdeen Airport are set to go on strike starting Monday, as announced by the Unite union. The industrial action involves baggage screening personnel, and the uni…
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
A BBC investigation has uncovered that Instagram is running advertisements that promote child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India. The ads reportedly use explicit search terms su…
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has publicly stated that current artificial intelligence systems are 'not smart,' pointing to their limitations in flexibility and reasoning. In res…
'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
The tradition of wedding gift-giving is undergoing a significant shift, with many couples now requesting cash instead of physical items from traditional wedding lists. This change …
Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal
A new food fraud scandal has emerged, drawing comparisons to the 2013 horsemeat lasagne controversy. Investigations have revealed that millions of consumers have unknowingly eaten …
World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
The anticipated economic boost from the World Cup has shown signs of faltering, as the U.S. hospitality sector experienced a decline in jobs during June. Earlier in the year, there…
Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The UK government has confirmed that it will not extend pub opening hours for England's World Cup match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am on Sunday. Officials stated that the …
Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year
Compensation payments for millions of car finance customers who may have been overcharged due to hidden commission arrangements between lenders and dealers have been delayed until …