Thursday, October 9, 2025

Sunak joins Microsoft and AI firm as paid adviser

The former prime minister has been told not to lobby the UK government by the appointments watchdog.

Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms

Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Two teenagers arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain

Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

DPD deliveries could face disruption as drivers refuse to work over pay row

The delivery firm could face disruption after some of its drivers refuse to work in a dispute over payments.

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans for a payout scheme. Here's how it works.

Monday, October 6, 2025

The true cost of cyber attacks - and the business weak spots that allow them to happen

Are this year's major attacks the "cumulative effect of a kind of inaction on cyber security" from the government and big business?

The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Rail firm fined £1m over train passenger's death

Bethan Roper was killed in 2018 when she leaned out of a droplight window on a moving train.

Renault customers told to be vigilant after data hack

The carmaker says some of its customers' data has been stolen in a cyber-attack that targeted a third-party provider.