Crypto Industry Grapples With FTX Fallout As Trial Looms
The collapse of cryptocurrency platform FTX, whose disgraced former boss goes on trial this week, sparked shock waves worldwide, with regulators still seeking to get to grips with the sector.
Vape Marketing Claims of Being '95% Safer' Than Cigarettes Spurs Concern as Youth Vaping Rates Rise
Public health campaigns and messages highlighted that vaping could be a viable option for those struggling to quit smoking through other methods.
Over 4,000 UK Homes To Get Better Heating Through £13.9 Million Heat Networks Upgradation Plan
A reported 55 heat networks across the country are being upgraded so that thousands of old and inefficient heating systems in UK homes get lower energy bills ahead of the winter.
JP Morgan Chase Bank To Ban Crypto Payments From Next Month
The UK bank is bringing a ban on cryptocurrency purchases due to an "increase in fraud and scams related to crypto assets".
US Says Amazon Running Illegal Monopoly In Online Retail
A top US antitrust regulator sued Amazon on Tuesday, accusing the online retail behemoth of running an illegal monopoly by strong-arming sellers and stifling potential rivals.
Stocks Knocked By Growing US Rate Worries
Global stock markets fell Tuesday as investors fixated on the risk US interest rates will be kept elevated for a prolonged period, denting growth.
'Regulate Them': Hard-up Indonesia Traders Urge TikTok Sales Ban
As clothing seller Hendri Tanjung struggles to hawk his tunics to Indonesian buyers outside his market shop, he says customers are turning to cheaper versions on TikTok, pummelling his income.
Donald Trump Praises Rishi Sunak for Net Zero Rollback Amid Controversial Decision
The former US President praised the PM for refusing to damage his country's economy in response to climate change, which he believes is not a real problem.
UK Media Worried of Facebook News Scraping Ahead of Elections
News Media Association has warned of the negative effects of Facebook News scraping in the UK as news publishers and audiences lose a critical forum of authentic information.
Italy Opens Probe Over Ryanair Market Dominance
Italy's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into Ryanair over allegations the Irish low-cost airline is abusing its dominant market position.
The US follows in Europe's footsteps as it targets Google in biggest American antitrust case in decades
Whilst the case focuses on Google's monopoly over online search, other areas of the business are being scrutinised as well on both sides of the Atlantic.
UK's post-Brexit chemical regulations raise concerns over public health and environmental safety
After Brexit in 2021, the UK adopted its chemical regulation, Reach, separate from the EU, raising eyebrows as the rules between both governing bodies differ.
Healthcare is the ultimate social value investment
There is an exponential growth in healthcare investment – especially around improving and future-proofing healthcare systems and patient care.
France pushes for more factory farming in food U-turn
France is urging its farmers to produce more cut-price meat in a major U-turn on factory farming, with inflation hammering demand for organic pork, beef and chicken.
Waitrose and Aldi cut more prices as Britain's food inflation picture improves
Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level for more than a year, causing major supermarkets to slash prices.
Why 'design thinking' matters for business success
Despite the potential profit benefits it can bring, "design thinking" is not always the focus of executive decision-making in the business world, says Swiss industrial designer Rea Stark.
France orders Apple iPhone 12 sales halted over radiation
French regulators on Tuesday ordered Apple to halt sales of the iPhone 12 for emitting too much electromagnetic radiation, and to fix existing handsets.
iPhone 15 to bring biggest change as sales decrease
Apple will be releasing four versions of the new iPhone 15 in the biggest event for Apple this year, with rumours about a new charging port, design changes and a higher cost.
Apple surpasses other brands in user satisfaction, service quality, more
Apple users are the happiest with the speed, software, rear and front camera setup of the iPhone.
Over 10,000 more jobs to go at UK's Wilko after partial rescue fails
Distribution centre operations are expected to shutter on Friday, with "the majority" of its 886 remaining employees made redundant then.
UK Offshore Wind Industry faces setback as developers shun latest auction
The offshore wind sector has been grappling with substantial cost increases, prompting developers worldwide to either withdraw from projects or seek renegotiations.
UK competition regulator supports CAA's decision on Heathrow airport charges amid controversy
The controversy began when the CAA proposed a reduction in fees for airlines using Heathrow Airport over the next three years, a decision that sparked discontent among both the airport management and airline companies.
US interest rates in 'good place,' for now: Fed officials
High US interest rates are doing their job in the fight against inflation, but more hikes may yet be needed, senior US Federal Reserve officials said Thursday.
Google faces GBP7 bn claim on behalf of UK consumers
Google is facing a new lawsuit in Britain, which accuses the US tech giant of stifling competition in the search engine market and causing prices to rise across the UK economy, a statement said Thursday.
China's demographic shift and economic challenges pose threat to West
China has strong ambitions to become the world's greatest economy and superpower in the coming decades. While recent numbers show this goal being pushed off, it is not an impossibility.
Smurfit Kappa discuss merger with US rival WestRock
Two of the world's largest paper and packaging producers are in discussion to merge into a combined entity named Smurfit WestRock, with its global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.
Britain seeks to lower the cost-of-living crisis with new measures tackling fake reviews and product labelling
More than half of the traders in the transport, hospitality and entertainment sectors indulge in drip pricing and fake reviews, which the UK government is trying to eradicate to lower the cost-of-living crisis.
The Definitive Trendsitter: Why Everyone's Talking About Sofology's Ezra Tara Gray Sofa
Explore the buzz surrounding Sofology's Ezra Tara Gray Sofa and discover why it's become the ultimate trendsetter.
iPhone 15 Pro models won't be easy on the pocket, report
Analyst Jeff Pu says Apple will increase the price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max model, while other reports claim the iPhone 15 could cost more than its predecessor.
Tech's carbon footprint: Can AI revolutionize responsibly?
Across the globe, data servers are humming, consuming both megawatts and precious natural resources to bring life to our digital world.