Thursday, September 2, 2021

WhatsApp given second-largest GDPR fine

The Irish data watchdog has handed WhatsApp the second-highest ever GDPR fine.

Amazon offers punctual staff £50 for turning up

The online shopping giant says it will give a bonus to workers at some sites for good attendance.

Top Gun and Mission: Impossible films delayed due to US Covid spike

Tom Cruise's movies are put on hold as studios fear a recent US Covid spike will deter cinemagoers.

Gym Group sees demand surge as young people lack space at home

Gym Group says it has seen a "rapid recovery" in membership numbers and plans to open 40 more sites.

JD Sports perplexed by Footasylum deal knockback

The competition watchdog says it still has concerns the merger could lead to a worse deal for shoppers.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Afghanistan: Facebook says it helped people flee, including staff

The flight arrived in Mexico City on Wednesday, with 175 Afghan citizens on board, including 75 children.

China steps in to regulate brutal '996' work culture

Workers in China are fed up with the brutal 12-hour work days once seen as a key driver of success.

Driver shortage: 'I got a big pay rise overnight'

As the UK's shortage of lorry drivers continues, those with the right skills are very much in demand.

More students turn to crypto investing to plug financial gap

Three-quarters of students asked by website Save The Student said they had considered dropping out.

One in seven bookings failing to show up at restaurants

A report looking into the issue of no-shows says the hospitality sector loses £17bn a year from it.