New legislation that aims to support employees who wish to work beyond their contractual retirement age was signed into law last month. The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 became…
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has completed its £1.2 billion deal to snap up fellow supermarket supplier Bakkavor. The Ireland-headquarted, London-listed firm completed the deal, which was first agreed in May…
Minister with Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has said that "concerns remain" regarding the Grok AI tool on the X social media platform following a meeting with the company's…
TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters today, as the ByteDance-owned platform faces regulatory pressure to better identify and remove…
Oil prices rose over 1% today as supply risks remained in focus despite the receding likelihood of a US military strike against Iran. Brent crude was up 84 cents, or…
The European Central Bank will not debate any rate change in the near term if the economy stays on course, but new shocks, like a potential deviation by the Federal…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterLucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years at the helm of the studio that makes Star Wars, one of the highest-grossing Hollywood franchises in history.Kennedy,…
How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earthsBloomberg via Getty ImagesIndia hopes to make its own rare earth magnets for domestic useIn November 2025, India approved a…
Chris BaraniukTechnology ReporterMcConnell FamilyThe McConnell family home was left partially destroyed by fireThe school run was over and laundry was in the tumble dryer. Mum and step-mum of four Liz…
Emer MoreauBusiness reporterGetty ImagesFast-food chain Leon will open more restaurants in service stations, airports and train stations, after it closes 20 on the High Street, its boss has said.John Vincent…
Colletta SmithYour Voice CorrespondentA new funding scheme will give access to emergency cash for people on low incomes across England. The Crisis and Resilience Fund beginning at the start of…
Natalie Sherman,Business reporterandLily Jamali,North America Technology correspondentBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe US has been pushing to build up its semiconductor industryThe US said it had agreed to cut the tariffs it…