Economy & Markets
UK Banks Brace for Expected Budget Tax on Profits
London — Senior banking executives have signalled they expect to face a tax increase in the UK government’s upcoming Budget,…
New Yorkers Disclose Wedding Gift Spending Habits
Some New Yorkers say they would spend up to $1,000 on a wedding present, according to a BBC News video…
Primark Online Shopping, Women Avoid Clothing Stores
Some consumers are choosing online shopping over visiting physical clothing stores, citing demoralising in-store experiences, according to a new report.…
Stink Monitoring Tech Expands at Dumps and Industrial Sites
Smell monitoring technology is becoming more common at rubbish dumps and industrial facilities, suggesting new tools may help communities detect…
GB Grid Balancing Cost Hits Nearly £50m a Day
London — The cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid reached nearly £50m in a single day this week, underscoring…
Thames Water Seeks £2.4bn Bailout to Avoid Collapse
Thames Water has requested £2.4bn from creditors to delay collapse, warning it may run out of cash by late 2026.…
Thousands of NI Workers to Get Pay Bump as Real Living Wage Rises
Thousands of workers in Northern Ireland will receive a pay increase after the Real Living Wage rate was raised. The…
Healey Poised to Raise Bank Taxes in October Budget
London — Chancellor John Healey is poised to raise taxes on banks in his 28 October budget, according to The…
UK culture secretary flagged over Sky’s £1.6bn ITV takeover deal
London — The UK culture secretary has indicated a willingness to intervene in Sky’s proposed £1.6bn takeover of ITV’s entertainment…
People Paid Thousands for Jobs That Never Came, Says BBC Report
Lede Multiple people claim they paid thousands of pounds to a company for job opportunities that never materialized, according to…