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Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Ofgem is considering reintroducing a market stabilization charge that would require energy suppliers to compensate rivals when they attract customers with cheaper deals during volatile wholesale price periods.
‘Blue drum’ murder case: Meerut woman and boyfriend sentenced to death for murder of her husband
A woman and her boyfriend have been sentenced to death in India for murdering her husband in 2025, with the case dubbed ‘the blue drum murder’ after his body was found in a storage container.
McDonald’s is leaning into chicken and drinks to grow. New data shows it could be a tough task
McDonald’s plans to gain market share in chicken and beverages by 2030, but competitors like Chick-fil-A and coffee chains are capturing more spending from its customers.
IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
The IMF warns the global economy faces mounting vulnerabilities as emergency oil reserves deplete and government debt levels constrain policy responses to future shocks.
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Children’s clothing retailer Carter’s is rebranding to appeal to a new generation of parents
Children’s clothing retailer Carter’s announced a rebrand this week targeting younger parents, including Generation Z, as it works to recover from recent financial underperformance and store closures.
Leading UK retailers ‘breaking law’ by not refunding customers for returned goods, Which? finds
A Which? investigation found leading UK retailers are breaking consumer law by failing to refund customers properly for returned goods, with some not reimbursing delivery costs or even the product prices themselves.
Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
Complaints to the water industry watchdog surged 84% year-on-year to record levels, driven by customer concerns over rising bills and billing clarity issues.
A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
Opposition to data center construction is surging across the US and UK, driven by concerns over electricity costs, water usage, and environmental impact, threatening to influence midterm elections.
Shoplifters carrying lists, says Shropshire M&S manager
A Marks & Spencer manager in Shropshire reports that shoplifters often arrive with prepared lists and target high-value items like alcohol and suits, with incidents peaking around Christmas and during quieter trading hours.
McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
McLaren plans its first SUV to attract Formula One fans and wealthy buyers seeking family-friendly vehicles, backed by a £500m investment from its Abu Dhabi owner.
Sunderland gets its Kicks: Nissan to invest £170m to build new hybrid SUV
Nissan will invest £170m to produce a new hybrid SUV at its Sunderland factory, contingent on the UK weakening its electric vehicle sales mandate requirements.
Mirror publisher to cut 220 editorial jobs as readers turn to AI summaries
Mirror publisher Reach is cutting 220 editorial jobs as declining online traffic and AI-generated summaries reshape audience consumption patterns for its news outlets.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its ‘next 3,000’ locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled a redesigned brand identity as the chain targets expansion to 3,000 locations, leveraging rapid growth since Blackstone’s acquisition in 2024.
Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
With inflation figures highlighting economic challenges, Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to demonstrate fiscal discipline ahead of the Budget in six weeks, as economists question whether spending rhetoric matches reality.
Questions mount over what an AI ‘slowdown’ would look like
Major AI leaders including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have called for slowing development pace, but significant questions remain about how such a slowdown would be enforced and what it would actually entail.
At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
At least 21 people, including eight children, were killed when a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza City overnight. The structure had been tilting dangerously since an Israeli strike over a year ago.