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Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak

Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work

The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Netflix was long 'a builder not a buyer.' Is that era over?

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during an investor call that the company built its "M&A muscle" during its pursuit of WBD's assets.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

How to know if you're on an energy price cap tariff

Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn't know if they were on an energy price cap.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Some grocers are using AI to cut food waste and boost profit margins

Grocers turn to AI pricing to cut waste, protect margins and compete for deal-seeking shoppers—targeting dynamic pricing discounts.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises

Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

The fake images behind AI insurance scams

An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'

Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Netflix stock sinks after streamer reiterates guidance, says Reed Hastings to exit board

Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree

Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC director amid turmoil around leadership, vaccine policy

The CDC has been going through turmoil and several leadership shakeups under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman

Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?

The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.


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