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Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar

The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course

Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring

Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers

Homeless people or those in financial hardship have been pushed to online applications and away from basic bank accounts.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say

A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?

China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Toyota to invest $3.6 billion to move Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico to Texas

Toyota said it is investing $3.6 billion to move production of the Tacoma midsize pickup truck from Mexico to its San Antonio manufacturing campus in Texas.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Klarna seeks U.S. bank charter in latest push beyond buy now, pay later

Klarna joins a wave of fintech and crypto firms seeking entry to the traditional banking system.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'

The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover

Sky boss Dana Strong's comments came as the channel announces it is buying ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a £1.6bn deal.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Record heat, crowds drive offseason boom in international travel

Airlines are extending flight schedules to maximize on lucrative international travel.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Versant agrees to buy golf simulator company Full Swing for $530 million

The deal for Full Swing will expand Versant's nontraditional media assets in an effort to diversify revenue from cable television.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Shoppers hit by hidden fees

Shoppers hit by hidden fees

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Fuel providers hopeful of more price reductions

Rubis and ATF Fuels both say they expect to see prices fall further in time.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m

A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you

Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover

The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Clay, kilns and the cost of survival for tile makers

While some firms lean into their heritage, others are modernising in the face of economic pressures.


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