BUSINESS

Capita fined £14 million by UK watchdog over failures linked to a 2023 cyber-attack that exposed sensitive data and breached security protocols.

Tariffs torpedo Brampton: Stellantis shifts Compass production to Illinois Q4 2025, idling 3,200 jobs amid £8.47B US investment.

OpenAI's new 18+ ChatGPT policy lets verified adults create erotica, opening a bold AI market while testing safety, trust, and compliance under the UK's Online Safety Act.

Britain faces a 50% rise in 'highly significant' cyberattacks as the NCSC warns businesses to treat cybersecurity as a national and board-level priority.

Walmart partners with OpenAI to let customers shop directly through ChatGPT, reshaping how consumers browse, compare, and purchase online. Here's what it means for the future of retail.

Nationwide could soon extend its Fairer Share scheme, offering another £100 payout to loyal members as part of ongoing rewards.

Humanity AI is a new £374 million ($500 million) initiative aiming to ensure AI develops in ways that empower people, strengthen communities, and foster human creativity.

Humana faces a Medicare Advantage crisis as downgraded star ratings threaten senior insurance coverage and reshape the 2026 healthcare market.

Amazon plans new layoffs in 2025, with insiders asking if AI is quietly replacing more workers than the company admits.

Xiaomi shares plunge 8% after a deadly SU7 crash sparks global safety fears and questions over the future of its electric-vehicle ambitions.

Walmart ChatGPT shopping integration launches revolutionary AI retail innovation, letting customers buy from ChatGPT directly through conversational commerce technology.

A viral Reddit post about a man refusing to tip 20–30% for a simple drink and pretzel has reignited debate over America's growing "tipflation."

Wall Street plunged on October 14, 2025 as China trade tensions escalated, with the Dow falling 500 points and tech stocks leading declines amid new tariff threats and shipping sanctions.

GCHQ's NCSC warns cyberattacks in the UK have surged 50% in 2025, urging businesses and the population in general to boost defences as major incidents have drained finances.

Silver smashes past $50 per ounce as gold spikes—what's really driving this metals boom and should investors panic or profit?

Billionaire investor Frank McCourt is investigating the legality of Trump's White House-approved TikTok deal, which allows ByteDance to retain partial ownership and access to the app's algorithm despite a law requiring full US divestment.

Polaris exits the bike market as its Indian Motorcycle brand goes independent in a newly revealed sales deal with a private equity firm.