Wed, 18 Feb 2026

'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks

The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities. >>

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog

Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets. >>

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns

A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all

More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Netflix grants WBD waiver to reopen deal talks with Paramount, Sarandos says 'let them make a move'

Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it will engage in deal talks with Paramount Skydance under a 7-day waiver from Netflix. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Dual nationals face scramble for UK passports as new rules come into force

Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Why youth unemployment is rising

Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025 >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls

Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

CFTC defends its right to prediction market enforcement as states challenge platforms

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said the agency has filed an amicus brief to assert its authority over prediction market enforcement and regulation. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Ford to follow Tesla Cybertruck with electrical tech in new EV pickup

Ford's next generation of all-electric vehicles will feature a budding technology commercialized by Tesla in the U.S. on its Cybertruck. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Lakers governor Jeanie Buss talks year of transition, says father would have supported sale to Mark Walter

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said new majority owner Mark Walter's access to capital will help the team best compete with the NBA's top franchises. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work

People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years

It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Ex-Carillion boss fined for 'reckless' actions

Ex-chief executive Richard Howson acted "recklessly" and misled others, a watchdog says. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Dave's Hot Chicken investors bet on birria with national franchise expansion plan

Once known as a regional Mexican food, birria now appears on 3.7% of U.S. menus, according to Datassential. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Budget sees largest ever personal allowance rise

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas's budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels

MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?

Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds. >>

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Restaurants raising prices 'to keep doors open'

The Pavilion took to social media to reveal cost pressures >>