BUSINESS

The Trump administration finalised tax rules after a 30-year wait, confirming tribal businesses are tax-exempt and unlocking capital for $43.9B in gaming and clean energy sectors.

Will Lorca Dec 16, 2025

UBS announced changes on their executive board as Mike Dargan steps down from his post as the bank's Group Chief Operations and Technology officer.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Dec 16, 2025

Major banks are set to close 311 branches in the run-up to Christmas, triggering anger from customers and campaigners who warn the move will leave communities without vital face-to-face banking services.

Shyna Mae Deang Dec 15, 2025

The Network for Greening the Financial System, which provides environmental guidance for banks, revealed that some of their analysis is based on an inaccurate paper.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Dec 15, 2025

Chinese billionaires have commissioned over 100 American babies via surrogates, exploiting birthright citizenship. FBI investigations are ongoing as Trump moves to close the loophole.

Will Lorca Dec 15, 2025

The annual Boldmere Christmas Festival in Birmingham has been cancelled this year after a grant from Sutton Coldfield Town Council was reduced, and traders have expressed their devastation.

Adrienne Martinez Dec 15, 2025

iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, handing control to Chinese manufacturer Picea. Here's what 50 million Roomba owners need to know about product support and app functionality.

Jim Manzon Dec 15, 2025

Over 1 million flats lack fast broadband as landlords ignore requests. New proposals would force 28-day response, tackling work and property value losses.

Will Lorca Dec 15, 2025

Amazon's $35B and Microsoft's $17.5B investments target India's businesses and informal workers, vying for control of payments, cloud, and logistics infrastructure.

Will Lorca Dec 15, 2025

US employers announced 1.17 million layoffs through November 2025, the highest since the pandemic. Glassdoor warns 'forever layoffs' are fuelling chronic workplace anxiety across industries.

Jim Manzon Dec 15, 2025

The 'Friends' meal has been revived to bring back nostalgia and six new toys named after the characters served with Big Mac andMcNuggets

Louise Bonquin Dec 13, 2025

Disney responds after its Christmas advert sparked claims of a hidden pro-Palestine symbol, saying the sticker was not a political message.

Martin Toledo Dec 13, 2025

Disney's $1B investment in OpenAI's Sora gives users access to over 200 Marvel and Star Wars characters, a move that critics say 'suffocates' and risks the jobs of every creative artist on its payroll.

Briane Nebria Dec 12, 2025

Typhoon survivors sue Shell in landmark UK case testing climate reparations for Super Typhoon Rai's role in deaths and damages linked to fossil fuel emissions

Rohit David Dec 12, 2025

Meta's new AI tools help brands find creators faster and more cost-effectively, but independent influencers warn that an algorithm-first approach could squeeze smaller voices out of lucrative deals.

Jim Manzon Dec 12, 2025

UK commits to AI adoption for SMEs at G7, but 51% of business leaders lack expertise and a £10B NHS IT programme failed. Government track record raises doubts.

Will Lorca Dec 12, 2025

Taylor Swift responded to critics urging her to 'go away' with a defiant four-word reply, backed by an Eras Tour empire that grossed over $2.07 billion and has reshaped the global live music economy.

Jim Manzon Dec 12, 2025