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.
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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.
Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home
You want somewhere that feels warm and personal but without spending a fortune changing a flat or house owned by someone else and making alterations that put a deposit at risk.
Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand
Chipmaker Nvidia has reported another huge jump in sales as the global push to build artificial intelligence (AI) systems continues at a rapid pace.
Inflation Is Still Far Above the Fed’s Target: So Why Would It Cut Rates?
Since regaining the Oval Office in early 2025, President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for lower interest rates1 and severely criticized former Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious approach to inter…
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
Fed’s preferred inflation metric floats above target range in July
The BoJ is expected to resume policy normalisation at its meeting next week, with money markets pricing an 89% chance that the central bank will raise its short-term policy rate by 25bps to 1.00%, and an 11% probability…
Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn to settle social media case
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
Druckenmiller Has a Warning: Don’t Mess With Markets
Famed investor Stanley Druckenmiller published a Wall Street Journal opinion piece (Let The Bond Market Speak) on Monday, in which he warns Treasury Secretary Bessent about long-dated bond buybacks. His core thesis seem…
Why we should all get used to high household energy bills
Energy bills may have been a long way from our minds through the sweltering summer.
Borealis Foods expands to 20,000 schools, revenue up 110%
Borealis Foods (Nasdaq: BRLS) reported a 110% year-over-year increase in U.S. K–12 school foodservice revenue, driven by ongoing national expansion. The company now reaches more than 20,000 schools across approximately …
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
Energy prices for millions of households will rise to the highest level for three years, under regulator Ofgem's price cap.
'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.