BUSINESS

The British Business Bank commits £1M to support female founders via Angel Academe's EIS fund, but female CEOs in mid-market firms are at an eight-year low, indicating stalled progress in gender equality.

Samsung's employees in South Korea have secured a historic deal to share in the company's AI-driven profits, averting a major strike and highlighting the growing debate over corporate wealth distribution.

Hooters is rebranding to a family-friendly image by revamping uniforms and menu items, following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reacquisition of intellectual property by its founders.

Starbucks has discontinued its AI-powered inventory system in North America due to inaccuracies, reverting to manual methods to ensure consistent stock availability and improve supply chain performance.

Apple's App Store blocked $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025, but faces criticism for potentially erroneous account suspensions affecting legitimate developers, highlighting challenges in fraud detection accuracy.

Meta and LinkedIn have announced significant layoffs, raising concerns about job security and AI's growing influence in Big Tech.

President Trump's unexpected investment in Kura Sushi USA has sparked speculation and market reactions, highlighting potential mix-ups and broader concerns about his financial activities.

The Department of Homeland Security's £750 million warehouse purchases tied to Donald Trump are facing scrutiny over alleged overpayments and potential conflicts of interest.

Elon Musk's original intention for SpaceX was to boost NASA's budget initially, rather than to build a rocket company that would inspire human curiosity about space travel and exploration.

The UK's landmark trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council eliminates £580M in tariffs, boosting the economy by £3.7B annually. Explore the benefits for British businesses and workers.

Nvidia posted a record quarterly profit of $58.3 billion and forecast another surge in sales, underscoring its central role in the AI boom even as its stock price dipped in after-hours trading.

Jeff Bezos argues that AI will elevate workers rather than replace them, despite Amazon's recent layoffs. Opinions remain divided on AI's long-term impact on employment.

Anthropic, a leading AI startup, projects £8.1 billion in Q2 revenue and anticipates its first operating profit. Discover how its valuation could surpass £671 billion, potentially overtaking OpenAI.

Spanish authorities arrested Mango founder Isak Andic's son as investigators re-examine the billionaire's 2024 hiking death

Ram reintroduces its Rumble Bee muscle trucks with Hemi V8 engines, aiming to capture enthusiast interest despite high fuel prices and electric vehicles shift.

Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow removed the HR department, claiming it caused unnecessary issues. The fintech company is restructuring after a valuation decline, focusing on efficiency and a leaner workforce.

SpaceX is set for a historic IPO, revealing financial details and ambitious plans for multiplanetary expansion, while maintaining control under Elon Musk's leadership.