BUSINESS

How UK motorists can save on fuel as petrol prices approach 160p per litre. Compare Costco, Tesco, and Asda's petrol prices and find the best deals at supermarket petrol stations.

EA's record-breaking year driven by Battlefield 6 earned CEO Andrew Wilson $38M amid significant layoffs. Explore the impact of executive pay and job cuts on developers.

Discover how Dr Jason Gibson of Alcorn State University exposed 32 students using ChatGPT for exams, sparking a debate on AI's impact on academic integrity and university cheating.

How Apple reached $5 trillion, its growth strategies, and what sets it apart from Nvidia. Explore investment insights and prospects amid leadership changes.

England is experiencing a severe drought after the driest July on record, leading to water restrictions and concerns over farming and food supplies.

AI-driven layoffs in 2026 caused over 120,000 tech job losses. Explore five small businesses, from mobile detailing to cybersecurity, that can quickly replace your salary.

Over 330,000 UK pensioners receive reduced Housing Benefit due to private pension income inclusion in means tests, potentially discouraging retirement savings and increasing future Housing Benefit spending.

Microsoft's Azure cloud division achieved over £79 billion in annual revenue, driven by AI demand. This growth outpaced expectations, highlighting the increasing enterprise adoption of AI tools.

Meta says its AI investment is already lifting advertising as capital spending reaches $145 billion and free cash flow drops sharply.

Meta's quarterly earnings reveal a $2.4 billion legal charge due to youth safety lawsuits, highlighting significant financial risks and potential regulatory changes for social media platforms.

Downing Street let false briefings about Andy Burnham's chancellor choice spread, leaving lobby reporters wrong‑footed and raising fresh questions over No 10's leak and media strategy.

Elon Musk's X Money offers up to 6% APY and 3% cashback, but eligibility rules and Elizabeth Warren's warnings could make the platform's banking ambitions a major controversy.

Mark Zuckerberg argues that AI should empower individuals and fuel innovation instead of eliminating jobs, while advocating for widespread access.

Meta and BlackRock are transforming AI infrastructure with a $12.5B Texas data centre. Explore their off-balance-sheet financing and its implications amid rising costs and investor caution.

eBay settles a $50 million harassment lawsuit with journalists David and Ina Steiner, ending a six-year intimidation campaign. The case highlights the need to protect journalistic freedom and accountability.

Sender Shamiss transformed retail returns with ReturnPro, a leading reverse logistics firm aiming for £376M in revenue. Discover innovative solutions to manage returns and boost profits.

Johnson & Johnson's $5.5B talc settlement impacts ovarian cancer claims and stock performance. Learn about the legal outcomes, unresolved issues, and future implications for claimants and investors.

Apple partners with Klarna to offer US customers flexible iPhone leasing options, addressing rising costs and encouraging frequent upgrades. The programme aims to smooth sales fluctuations and reduce reliance on major launches.

BuzzFeed announces a 35% workforce reduction after Byron Allen's takeover, focusing on restructuring, cost-cutting, and free streaming. Impact on BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Tasty outlined.

Carpenter Technology's CEO, Brian J. Malloy, dies unexpectedly, prompting former CEO Tony Thene to return. The company's shares fell as it navigates this leadership crisis amidst market success.

Visa plans to cut 2,600 jobs globally as it restructures to focus on AI and high-growth areas, including geographic expansion, amid a challenging digital payments landscape.

Nvidia shares fell as investors examined AI infrastructure financing plans and concerns over links between suppliers and customers.

Andy Burnham faces a climate revolt as scientists who helped shape Greater Manchester's carbon-neutral plan urge him to reject reported North Sea oil and gas approvals.

Joy Reid's critique of Elon Musk's role in Tesla's history and her views on the Cybertruck highlight the ongoing debate over Tesla's true founders and Musk's influence.

Elon Musk's net worth has dropped by over $734 billion in 43 days, largely due to the SpaceX stock crash, despite the company continuing to achieve technical engineering milestones.

New York women are turning their wardrobes into serious side businesses on peer-to-peer app Pickle, with some earning up to $30,000 a month renting clothes and accessories.

Porsche to cut 5,000 additional jobs by 2035 amid declining demand and competition, while investing $2.39 billion in key facilities and site protection to protect profitability and navigate industry shifts.

Learn about HMRC's latest side hustle tax rules, reporting thresholds, and upcoming changes before 2029. Discover how digital platforms report seller activity and what it means for your taxes.

Shein faces renewed scrutiny over viral 'SOS' clothing tags, sparking debate on fast-fashion ethics. Investigations suggest tags are quality-control notes, not distress messages, yet concerns persist.