Spotify adds ‘Verified’ badges to distinguish human artists from AI
The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists’ live dates and social media presence. Read More
No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
Profit margins were “broadly unchanged” between February and March, the UK’s competition watchdog says. Read More
South East Water chair resigns after critical report
It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company’s leadership. Read More
Chippies sell catfish as ‘traditional fish supper’
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as “traditional fish and chips”. Read More
‘There were letters I didn’t want to open’: Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests. Read More
Trump to lift some whisky tariffs after King’s visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland’s ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon. Read More
Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months. Read More
Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England
The Bank’s latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war. Read More
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant. Read More
The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US’s small fishing towns. Read More