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Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Calls to cut employer National Insurance contributions for under-25s

Yorkshire businesses set out what they want from the chancellor ahead of the Budget.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

No purchase, no seats: Starbucks China rolls out new policy

Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?

AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built

For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules

The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast on higher fuel

Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

GM aims to develop vehicles in as little as two years with AI, software push

General Motors is targeting a roughly two-year vehicle development cycle as it expands its use of artificial intelligence, simulation and vehicle software.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued

The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Netflix has dipped its toe into theatrical. Is it ready to jump in?

Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has said the streamer needs new avenues for growth and to improve execution around its content strategy.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

A warning to anyone with credit card debt...

Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule

A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are dominating the AI stock boom. Here's their edge

Wall Street’s Big Three have generated $52 billion in equity trading revenue this year, capturing about 80% of the market on rising margin lending to hedge funds.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

EBay to lay off 9% of workforce in its second round of job cuts this year

EBay will lay off 9% of its workforce, or about 1,000 employees, as it works to focus on its "top strategic priorities."

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

The political ad wars are still being fought over the airwaves even as digital gains share

Broadcast TV is set to capture nearly half of political advertising spending ahead of the midterm election as local stations benefit from record spending.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

United Airlines set to open its biggest airport lounge in $2.6 billion overhaul at Houston hub

United is opening a 54,000-square-foot lounge as part of the revamp of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.


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