BUSINESS

Trump Media faces backlash for offering Wall Street firms early access to presidential social media posts, raising ethical concerns about market fairness and preferential treatment for wealthy investors.

HMRC mandates quarterly digital tax updates for sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000, starting April 2026. The shift aims to modernise tax reporting, replacing annual submissions.

Andy Burnham's 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues has triggered criticism from restaurant and hotel operators over who gets support.

Google shares fell after Alphabet raised AI spending forecasts and reported negative free cash flow despite beating earnings estimates.

The revised CLARITY Act aims to prevent US officials and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring cryptocurrencies, addressing potential conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency in crypto investments.

Tesla's Q2 earnings fell short despite revenue growth due to rising costs and declining margins, raising questions over a potential merger with SpaceX.

Amazon's AGI team faces layoffs amid a $200B AI push, signaling shifts in its AI focus ahead of Q2 results. Explore the impact on Amazon's AI ambitions and workforce.

An easyJet flight to Liverpool was diverted back to Tenerife after a mid-air dispute involving two families. Despite the disruption, no arrests were made, and the flight later resumed.

Burger King introduces 'Your Way Champion' and 'Whopper Guarantee' to enhance customer satisfaction, following feedback on improving hospitality and order accuracy.

Mark Cuban says many AI data centres may end up unused if the technology gets cheaper and more efficient. Learn why he thinks so and who would lose the most if he is right.

Reddit's market value dropped $3.2 billion amid reports of internal talks on renewing its AI licensing deal with Google, highlighting tensions between content licensing and traffic.

Andy Burnham's £500m bus fare cap plan faces criticism after £400m in international climate funding is redirected to help pay for cheaper fares.

A US judge's ruling in Trump's defamation suit against the BBC could lead to unprecedented scrutiny of his business empire, involving over 400 companies. Explore the potential legal and financial impacts.

Explore how David Ferrugio transforms personal grief into a thriving community with the 'DEAD Talks' podcast. Discover insights into the death care industry, AI ethics, and his upcoming book, 'You're Not Dead Yet'.

Intel is cutting jobs in its growing Data Centre and AI Group despite rising sales. Explore the company's restructuring strategy, workforce reduction, and competitive challenges in the AI chip market.

Lucy Powell's appointment as Education Secretary raises concerns due to her past opposition to academy expansion, sparking debate over potential shifts in the UK's educational policies.

The Writers Guild of America is legally challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over reduced competition and writer compensation. A court hearing is set for 3 August.