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UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
UK government has commissioned reviews of franchising sector regulations following allegations of pressure on Vodafone franchisees, with potential new laws under consideration.
CrossCountry cancels ‘almost all’ UK services after power cut
Rail operator CrossCountry canceled nearly all UK services following a power outage at its Birmingham control center, affecting routes from Glasgow to Penzance and Leeds to Manchester.
‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
Tata Steel’s Llanwern facility in Wales operates at half capacity due to cheap Asian steel imports, despite government tariffs introduced in July designed to protect UK producers.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos, a 50-year-old British retail chain, is undergoing new ownership after Sainsbury’s sale, with new owners planning expansion and improvements to compete with Amazon and other online rivals.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence far more slowly than their counterparts in the US and UK, with only 8.4% of workers using AI on the job compared to 50% in America.
Disney’s new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore
Disney’s new parks chief outlined a $60 billion investment strategy focused on superfans, announcing repairs to the Expedition Everest yeti and returns of beloved attractions like Figment and nighttime spectaculars.
‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
Federal debt has surged to $40 trillion under Trump’s administration, reflecting a decades-long Republican strategy of tax cuts designed to constrain Democratic spending rather than improve fiscal health.
New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports
New York has surpassed San Francisco as the top market for tech talent with 394,300 workers, driven largely by growth in artificial intelligence jobs, according to a CBRE report.
Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers
Coca-Cola is developing automated drink dispensers at its innovation labs to produce customizable beverages like dirty sodas and refreshers, responding to changing consumer preferences and restaurant demand.
Shein faces existential threat as tariffs hit low-price model, putting new focus on services
Shein’s growth has stalled in the U.S. and Europe after tariff exemptions ended and the company raised prices to offset higher costs, threatening its IPO prospects.
UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2026 despite warnings of heavy damage from the Iran war, though analysts caution this resilience may prove temporary.
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms £2.9bn a year
Labour’s zero hours contract reforms could cost businesses up to £2.9bn annually, according to government analysis released this week, though estimates vary depending on the eventual policy threshold.
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Flock, a US surveillance technology company, is implementing new safeguards against police misuse after its founder acknowledged the protections should have been deployed earlier.
Is Australia’s Buy Now Pay Later boom at an end?
Australia’s buy now pay later sector faces slowdown as new account applications fell 35% and regulatory changes reduced its appeal, though major operators like Afterpay continue expanding into new merchant categories.
Tesla paid Elon Musk 2.5m times more as CEO than its average worker in 2025
Elon Musk received over 2.5 million times the compensation of Tesla’s average worker in 2025, according to a labor union report on executive pay disparities.
BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules
BAE Systems will pay $36 million in penalties after violating US arms export regulations 104 times, including unauthorized technical data transfers to China and other countries.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
About half of Gen Z doubt the state pension will exist when they retire, leading younger workers to increase private pension contributions and consider alternative retirement strategies amid concerns over aging populations and government finances.
How AI is changing jobs in the Philippines’ outsourcing industry
The Philippines’ $40 billion outsourcing industry, which employs 1.9 million people, faces significant disruption as multinational companies adopt AI to reduce costs, potentially displacing workers in a sector vulnerable to automation.
Sadru Visram obituary
Sadru Visram, a pioneering social housing figure and devoted family man who served as group finance director at London & Quadrant Housing Trust, has died aged 81.
Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
John Pye, co-founder of John Pye Auctions, has died at age 95. The company he established in 1968 grew into a major British auction business operating across multiple locations.
AI chatbots are offering financial advice. Should you trust them?
About 40% of Americans have consulted AI chatbots for financial advice in recent months, though experts warn the technology handles basic questions better than complex financial scenarios.
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