18-Year-Old Uses £400 During COVID to Launch £1M Business: We're 'Gen-Z's Favourite Jewellery Brand'
Using TikTok as her main marketing platform, Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt has built a 7-figure business without paying a social media influencer.
Theft Prevention or Money Grab? Walmart's £76 Yearly Fee for Self-Checkout Raises Eyebrows
Walmart now charges customers £76 ($98) per year for access to self-checkout lanes, sparking debate over anti-theft measures versus revenue generation.
Budget Crisis Forces UK's Birmingham To Approve Service Cuts, Tax Hikes
Councillors in the UK's second-largest city Birmingham on Tuesday approved tax hikes and deep cuts to public services including arts funding and rubbish collection, as the city fights to avoid bankruptcy.
Street Light Dimming Raises Concerns Over Safety Amidst Cost-Cutting Measures
Havering London Borough Council has indicated that it had to reduce the brightness of 4,000 lights along its main roads.
Wendy's upcoming £15.8M digital menu will change food prices during different times of the day
This bold move by Wendy's follows in the footsteps of ride-sharing apps like Uber, which employ surge pricing during peak demand to balance supply and demand.
This London-Based Fintech Is Transforming How We Build Wealth With Ethical, Competitive Savings Accounts
Many people struggle to save money consistently. About 34% of UK adults have no savings, or less than £1000 in their savings account
'Fake Love' Crypto Scammers Ensnare US Victims
The "wine trader" wooed her online for months with his flirtatious smile and emoji-sprinkled texts.
The UK Hospitality Sector Is On The Brink Of Financial Collapse
Managers of hospitality businesses in the UK are calling on the government to recognise how the soaring energy and food prices have impacted the hospitable sector.
Commercial US Spaceship Lands On Moon, A First For Private Industry
A Houston-based company has landed America's first spaceship on the Moon in more than 50 years, part of a new fleet of NASA-funded, uncrewed commercial robots intended to pave the way for astronaut missions later this decade.
5 Industries That Will Undergo the Most AI-Fueled Change Over the Next Decade
Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing industries and shaping our future.
What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits
While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.
'Procreation Feels Like Financial Suicide' Amid Cost Of Living Crisis, Says Charity Boss
A new survey found that almost half of new parents have got into debt over childcare expenses and 25 per cent of mothers on maternity leave are skipping meals to cut costs.
Labour's Scaled-Back Home Insulation Plans Face Criticism as Insufficient
Brian Berry expressed disappointment, stating that the decision to scale back the ambition of retrofitting 19 million homes to just five million is regrettable.
Private US Spaceship Poised To Launch For The Moon
An American spaceship attempting a lunar landing will aim to launch early Thursday, the second private-led effort this year after the first ended in failure.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
Barratt to Acquire Redrow in Landmark £2.5 Billion Deal
Barratt, the nation's largest housebuilder, has finalised a deal to acquire its smaller counterpart, Redrow, for an impressive sum exceeding £2.5 billion.
Starmer Faces Rising Criticism Over Plans To Drop £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge
Starmer is expected to argue that it will not affect specific pledges on improving home energy efficiency and decarbonising the national grid by 2030.
Mastering the Psychology of Pricing in Online Retail: Strategies for Sales Success
Have you ever wondered why prices ending in .99 seem more enticing or how limited-time offers suddenly make you want to hit 'buy'?
AI Won't Take As Many Jobs As Expected, Suggests New Study
While several reports have emerged recently sounding the alarm for job loss due to the impact of AI, a new study has said the damage may not be as bad as anticipated.
Major UK Supermarkets Slash Prices on Aptamil Baby Formula Amidst CMA Investigation
This move follows similar initiatives by Sainsbury's and Iceland to address concerns about the vulnerability of formula products to price shocks.
E-bike Craze In High Gear At CES Gadget Fest
Electric bicycle makers at CES touted slick features like ChatGPT as they rode a trend of people wanting to enjoy a breeze in their face without sweat on their brow.
Individual Health Plans: How benefitbay's ICHRA Model Aligns with 2024 Health Trends
As 2024 unfolds, the landscape of employee health benefits is transitioning toward individualized care with unprecedented dynamism and sophistication.
Copilot Chats On Edge And Bing Outnumber Websites By A Billion, Microsoft Says
The Edge browser stopped over 127 million phishing attacks, which is equivalent to stopping 4 phishing attacks every second for an entire year.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January
While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.
Colossal Costs and Insatiable Influencers: How One Cake Maker Is Weathering the Storm With Swagger
Cake maker Reshmi Bennett spills the beans on her viral creations, her boisterous social media presence, and thriving in a tumultuous business environment.
Part-time and Shift Workers Face Holiday Pay Cut of £248 Million Due to UK Rule Change
The UK rule change, which comes into effect next month, has raised concerns among workers and labour advocates, prompting reconsideration of the decision.
UK To Raise BBC Licence Fee After Two-year Freeze
The UK government announced Thursday that the BBC licence fee will rise after a two-year freeze, but the broadcaster indicated the increase would not be enough to ward off further cuts.
UK Pension System Faces Scrutiny as Government Data Powers Raise Concerns Over Errors and Fraud
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) shed light on computer errors within the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that resulted in 165,000 individuals missing out on £1.2 billion in the preceding year.
UK Household Financial Struggles Soar Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
The latest research from the consumer group Which? unveiled that 9.8 per cent of surveyed households admitted to missing or defaulting on payments for loans, credit cards, housing, or household bills during that period.