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A major outage on Vinted left over 6,000 users unable to access their accounts, sparking panic over transactions and balances. Vinted is working to resolve the technical issues.

England's students maintain stable reading scores in PISA 2025, outperforming Finland and matching the US, despite a global decline in reading proficiency across OECD countries.

OECD's PISA 2025 report shows a significant drop in reading scores among 15-year-olds, linked to increased screen time and less reading for pleasure, impacting future educational and career prospects.

L'Oréal's Brandstorm turns job hunting into a high-stakes competition, offering career opportunities while raising questions about fairness, accessibility, and who gets ahead.

Donald Trump once declined to buy the Dallas Cowboys for $50 million, viewing it as a no-win situation. Today, the team is valued at $13 billion, marking a significant missed opportunity.

Across hardware, enterprise software, digital marketplaces, and fintech, Kottwani has built a career finding the complexity organizations have learned to live with and redesigning it, so customers no longer have to carry it.

Discover how desk booking, meeting room management, and workplace carpooling tools are helping hybrid offices improve coordination and employee experience.

Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos plans to move his tax residency from the UK to Greece amid political debates over tax policies, potentially impacting Britain's economy and wealth retention.

Jaguar Land Rover workers facing voluntary redundancy will receive support from a £500,000 West Midlands fund as JLR plans about 4,000 job cuts over two years.

Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon, faces a potential $6.1 billion asset split due to divorce, risking major corporate stakes and market stability.

Jaguar Land Rover announces up to 4,000 job cuts as part of a £1.7B cost-saving strategy. How Britain's largest carmaker plans to navigate industry challenges and invest in future growth.

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson filed for a divorce without a prenup, which could lead to complexities in dividing a $6.1 billion fortune under British Columbia's Family Law Act.

Tim Cook's pay at Apple could surpass new CEO John Ternus's, depending on share performance. Discover the differences in their pay structures and what it means for Apple's leadership.

Labor Day 2026: US exchanges, bonds, and post offices are closed. Retailers stay open, and trading resumes at 9:30 a.m. Eastern before key price data releases.

Meta's $40 billion investment in Louisiana's Hyperion AI data centre is boosting local businesses, creating jobs, and driving economic growth and infrastructure development.

Trump merchandise sales have plummeted by 90% since the 2024 campaign. Explore the impact of rising living costs, weakened consumer confidence, and declining political enthusiasm on demand.

UC Berkeley's Zvezdelina Stankova reports significant math deficiencies in students, intensifying the debate over the university's test-free admissions policy. Faculty urge reconsideration of SAT and ACT requirements.

An economist estimates 1.5 million Americans skipping work for the GTA 6 launch on 19 November could cost the US $1 billion, nearly the same sum publisher Take-Two expects to earn.

UK students are targeted by a scam exploiting anxiety over bank details to steal maintenance loan payments. Fraudsters use fake communications to redirect funds, affecting over 1,100 students last year.

Premier Inn will continue offering breakfast despite Brewers Fayre closures, with varied dining arrangements and offers across locations as Whitbread shifts focus to hotel-centric dining

Five dead and five hurt after a 21 Air Boeing 767 flown for Amazon overran a Miami runway, reviving safety questions over ageing contractor jets.

Nike will leave the S&P 100 after its market value fell about $224 billion from its 2021 peak amid weaker sales and a costly turnaround

The digital economy, driven by AI, is reshaping global trade, challenging traditional metrics, and necessitating new economic policies. This transformation highlights the need for updated frameworks and international cooperation.

Windrose Technology, a former Tesla challenger, faces financial issues and staff departures over unpaid wages. Learn how it plans to secure new investment and manage the crisis.

The bizarre story of a Florida couple who found a bullet casing inside an avocado from Publix. The viral video has sparked online speculation and humour, with names like 'ammo-cado' and 'bullet-cado'.

Volkswagen's major workforce transformation includes 100,000 job cuts across key brands like Audi and Porsche. Learn about the future of German plants and Bentley's Crewe site amid these changes.

LuckyLand Slots' closure in the US doesn't affect UK players, as VGW's other brands, Chumba Casino and Global Poker, remain operational. The closure is due to US state restrictions.

The innovative Tesla Cybercab is a driverless taxi with a unique gold colour. Learn about its moulding process, design insights from 2024, and Elon Musk's latest comments.

Three fraudsters were jailed for using £70 million from a tree-planting scam to fund luxury lifestyles, leaving 3,000 investors facing losses. The Serious Fraud Office continues to seek asset recovery.