Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
The lawsuit said the firm’s practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers. Read More
US war on Iran was a ‘mistake’, says Reeves
The chancellor’s criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies. Read More
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children’s safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children. Read More
Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work
The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles. Read More
Back to books – Sweden’s schools give up digital learning
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector. Read More
AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online. Read More
‘Bit of pain’ worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a “small bit of economic pain” was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. Read More
Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says. Read More
Thames Water ‘sleepwalking’ into bad deal for customers, investor says
The troubled utility firm should be put into administration says a frustrated rival bidder. Read More
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers can encourage people to use energy when “weather conditions result in excess supply”. Read More