US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump’s anger over the Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates. Read More
Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password
The social media platform has said there was “no breach of its systems” but questions remain. Read More
Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant. Read More
Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told
Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money. Read More
The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors – but is it the right time? Read More
Potholes map rates council road repair progress
Thirteen local authorities received a “red rating” on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England. Read More
Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk’s Grok over explicit deepfakes
Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks. Read More
‘I had no electricity for six months’: US families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt. Read More
‘Unprecedented’ numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help. Read More
Musk says X outcry is ‘excuse for censorship’
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. Read More