UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen. Read More
Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial ‘Tank Day’ promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown. Read More
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business. Read More
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts. Read More
Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection Read More
PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription by £1 in UK
The videogame firm says the increase is due to “ongoing market conditions” Read More
Jury tosses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman
Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of “stealing a charity”. Read More
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI’s impact on jobs and their future careers. Read More
Tube strikes called off by RMT union
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday. Read More
Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback. Read More