BUSINESS

A 35-year-old Mars Bar weighing 62.5g has revived the UK shrinkflation debate after a comparison with a current 40g bar.

Trump Media reported a £176.3 million loss, prompting a strategic shift away from cryptocurrency and betting ventures to focus on its core social platform, Truth Social, and new data services.

Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loan interest rates will be capped at 6% from 1 September, in line with the confirmed 2026/27 rates.

Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin are part of a consortium aiming to acquire a 30% stake in Liverpool FC, sparking fan outrage over potential conflicts with the club's socialist values.

Michael Burry says Berkshire has lost Buffett's patience as Greg Abel deploys cash and steps up share buybacks

The Octopus Energy solar eclipse warning comes as Britain could lose up to 1.3GW of solar generation during the 12 August eclipse.

David Coulthard's pub business offer to Jeremy Clarkson came with no price attached, but location was reportedly why Clarkson said no.

Nvidia collaborates with top financial firms to mobilise $500bn for AI infrastructure, aiming to transform AI computing into a sustainable asset.

From 9 September 2026, US employers with over 50% H-1B or L-1 workers face a $4,000 biometric fee for visa extensions, impacting costs for retaining international talent.

2026 tech layoffs surpass 2025 totals, with firms like Zillow and Etsy announcing major cuts. Discover how UK redundancy payouts compare and AI's role in workforce reductions.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro production costs are up 38% due to memory prices. Will Apple absorb the costs or pass them on? Learn about the potential impact on pricing and strategy.

Galgotias University collaborates with Accenture LearnVantage to offer AI-integrated undergraduate programmes, enhancing students' career readiness with industry-relevant skills and practical learning experiences.

Freedom Holding Corp. has entered into several partnerships with Chinese tech giants — Alipay, WeChat Pay, Alibaba Cloud, Baidu, and Geely. In addition to expanding eastward, Timur Turlov's Holding operates in Europe, Central Asia, and the United States — 22 countries in total.

Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum runs infrastructure deals on 16-year timelines. What investors can verify, and what still rests on his firm's own accounting.

British AI chip innovator Olix raised $312M in Series B, valuing the company at $3.3B (£2.5B). Founder James Dacombe's stake is worth £946M as they prepare to launch their groundbreaking chip in 2027.

Governor Maura Healey has signed a law scrapping Massachusetts' 24-week abortion limit, leaving late-pregnancy decisions to doctors and making it the 10th state with no gestational cutoff.

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but ship-tracking data shows only single-digit daily transits versus 130 before the war, keeping US fuel prices from falling.

Nvidia partners with top asset managers to mobilise $500 billion for AI infrastructure, but investor concerns over circular financing impact stock performance.

AI infrastructure spending is now the largest driver of US economic growth, preventing a recession, according to Columbia economist Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh. However, concerns about debt financing are rising.

A report reveals how the 'manosphere' exploits young men's vulnerabilities, turning them into a commercial pipeline that profits from their loneliness and anxiety through misleading narratives and products.

Joyce Thomas, a 78-year-old British retiree, faces deportation from Sweden after missing the post-Brexit residency application deadline. Her case highlights Sweden's strict enforcement of residency rules.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham introduces measures to simplify subscription cancellations and combat deceptive pricing, aiming to save UK consumers £400 million annually and improve household budgets.

Elon Musk's wealth increased by £648 million daily over the past year, driven by SpaceX's volatile stock performance, highlighting the stark wealth disparity compared to typical lifetime earnings.

Manu Agrawal highlights the challenges of deploying AI in healthcare, emphasising governance, orchestration, and human oversight as key to operationalising AI systems safely and effectively in high-stakes environments.

AI agents are reshaping e-commerce by autonomously searching and purchasing products, necessitating merchants to optimise product data for machine comprehension, as explained by Kushal Khatri of Feedonomics.

The ongoing Citigroup layoffs, their financial impact, and future projections. Learn how these rolling reductions differ from traditional announcements and what they mean for employees.

Miami restaurant owner Wilkinson Sejour regrets voting for Trump after TPS termination threatens his business, leading to potential closures due to staff shortages and immigration enforcement.

PwC US CEO Paul Griggs says employees who keep learning beyond office hours are more likely to progress, although critics argue weekend work can lead to burnout rather than promotion.

Salesforce announces 133 job cuts in San Francisco, Seattle, and Bellevue, effective 5 October. Discover the reasons behind these redundancies and the role of AI in Salesforce's strategy.