Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time. Read More
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill – here’s how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help. Read More
Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes. Read More
How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact. Read More
Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July. Read More
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production. Read More
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around? Read More
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700. Read More
Raleigh owner starts insolvency proceedings
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012. Read More
Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate. Read More