Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
Reform UK proposes a £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays exceeding 30 minutes, with the policy limited to two claims per tax year under party plans to improve customer service.
American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines announced seven new international routes for 2027, primarily using Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which offer extended range at lower operating costs than larger widebody planes.
One in eight young people not in work or education
Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, representing about one in eight people aged 16 to 24, according to official statistics.
Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark
Inditex, owner of Zara, opened its first UK Lefties store in Liverpool on Thursday, a budget fashion chain featuring robot-assisted checkout and garment sorting to compete with Primark and Shein.
Sports Direct’s Ashley attacks Burnham over ‘populist’ High Street revival plans
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has criticized Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s retail and cost-of-living policies as “populist reactions,” calling specific proposals regarding business rates “delusional” in a letter to Downing Street.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Major technology firms are struggling to price AI-based services due to unpredictable token consumption and rapidly evolving economics, complicating long-term pricing agreements with customers.