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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.
Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV
Audi unveiled its full-size Q9 three-row SUV on Tuesday, marking the brand’s latest effort to strengthen its struggling U.S. market presence alongside recently introduced Q3 and Q7 models.
Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
Greggs reported a 20% rise in profit for the first half of the year, driven by new product launches including high-protein salads and matcha drinks that appeal to health-conscious consumers.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics firm Geek+ is expanding its autonomous mobile robot deployments across major UK retailers including Tesco, Asda, and Next to automate warehouse operations.
Burgers cost more this summer, but farmers say they’re not cashing in
Burger prices have risen sharply this summer, but farmers and food producers say they are not profiting from the increases as their own costs climb.
Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant
Cameron Parish, Louisiana, devastated by Hurricane Rita in 2005, has transformed into a global energy hub through liquefied natural gas exports, positioning itself as one of the region’s wealthiest counties.
Carmakers ‘delaying investment in UK factories until EV sales rules relaxed’
UK carmakers are delaying factory investment decisions pending relaxation of electric vehicle sales mandates, according to the British automotive industry’s lobby group chief.
What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?
The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, the lowest level since February 2023, as geopolitical tensions push inflation concerns higher despite earlier expectations for rate cuts.
Social care: Four ways to reform the system
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans for major social care reform in England, commissioning cross-party talks and advancing a review that will examine funding mechanisms for the system.
The evidence that shows today’s 20-somethings really do have it worse
Analysis of UK data shows 25-year-olds face worse economic prospects than any generation in 50 years, with homeownership collapsing, employment falling, and wages stagnating.
Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
A think tank warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham has limited borrowing capacity and must raise taxes or cut spending to fund his policy pledges on defence and living costs.
FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup
FIFA announced plans to sell minority stakes in the World Cup to private investors through a new commercial company, aiming to raise up to $4.2 billion. The move has already drawn sharp criticism from UEFA and others questioning the precedent.
BMW to cut ‘as many as 8,000 jobs’ under pressure from Chinese rivals
BMW plans to cut as many as 8,000 jobs in Germany amid pressure from Chinese electric vehicle competitors and changing market conditions. The voluntary redundancy program targets administration and development divisions.
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