I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
You may well have been there. It's late, you're scrolling on your phone and suddenly feel a strong urge to buy something - only to wake up the next day and regret it.
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+54%, +52%, +40%: These AI-picked earnings winners keep surging higher
Innodata Inc.’s INOD first-quarter 2026 results suggest that operating leverage is becoming a more visible part of the story. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $25 million, up from $12.7 million in the prior-year period, marking …
Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error
Hundreds of former members of the military have had their pensions slashed after receiving letters telling them to repay thousands of pounds because of a clerical error.
'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
People carrying out home renovations will gain greater protections against "cowboy builders" through a new database of trusted traders and a payment system offering more safeguards, the government has said.
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
The "dough feeder". The sauce and cheese modules â even the pepperoni-sprinkler. All lay still.
US Debt Tops $40 Trillion—but Investors Should Look Beyond the Headline
Forty trillion dollars. Written out in full, that is $40,000,000,000,000, a four followed by thirteen zeros.
Selena Gomez pushes back against 'absurd' fraud claims
Selena Gomez's social media accounts brim with adoring fans: two million likes for her most recent post showing her and her husband in a rose-petal strewn hotel, and thousands of comments praising her beauty, her lipsti…
Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms
A group of 100 firms, including Google, Microsoft, Anthropic and OpenAI, have signed an open letter calling on countries and organisations around the world to beef up their cyber defences before AI grows powerful enough…
Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans
Billionaire Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has criticised recent cost of living and retail policies from Andy Burnham as "populist reactions".
London shares fall as easing Middle east oil weighs on energy majors
The FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday, with commodity shares weighing on the index as oil prices continued to fall back.
What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
Meta's $18bn (£13.3bn) settlement with nearly every US state is about more than money.
Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers
Three major UK airports have been hit by a "cyber security incident" in which criminal hackers accessed the data of almost nine million people and demanded a ransom.
Bitcoin Is Up 22%: Has the Halving Cycle Begun?
Bitcoin peaked a year ago, hitting an all-time high of $126,210 in October 2025, and has since fallen more than 50%, bottoming near $58,000 two months ago. The tide may be turning; over the last week, Bitcoin rose by ov…
One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
ECB Is Gradually Shifting Towards a September Rate Hike
The international environment remains volatile, and the euro area – an open economy that is well integrated into global supply chains and international financial markets – could face strains ahead. While the acute risk …
Where are the next commodity opportunities?
Structural scarcity in critical minerals is not just an investment story. It is a business-building opportunity that most of the startup world hasn’t noticed yet.
Bessent Twist Is Also Bessent Put
Scott Bessent can reshape Treasury issuance, but the forces lifting long-term yields are much bigger than the Treasury Department itself.
Nvidia Q2 earnings blow past estimates, sees 70% annual revenue growth
Marvell Technology (MRVL) is betting that the next phase of artificial intelligence will do more than just train bigger models—it will force a fundamental rewiring of data centers. As AI systems begin to interact autono…
Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills
The ability to communicate, collaborate and solve problems are among skills that employers say they are looking for in potential job hires.
How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
Not many musicians would snub a chance to work with Elvis Presley. But when Dolly Parton did so, it made her millions.
Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack
When more than 1,200 artificial intelligence (AI) agents within OpenAI started unexpectedly communicating, it led to a large group banding together in order to hack into Hugging Face.
Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
I was expecting weeks of courtroom drama as 29 states â almost two-thirds of North America - took on one US tech giant.
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
Social media giant Meta has agreed to a $18bn (£13.3bn) settlement with US states and territories to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children.
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
Plug-in solar panels will be hitting the shelves of DIY shops and High Street retailers after the government changed the rules to allow them to be legally sold in the UK.