BUSINESS

Smart cities are transforming urban transport through data and technology, enhancing connectivity, efficiency, and convenience. Innovations like contactless payments and integrated systems are key to future urban mobility.

Learn how UK hospitality businesses can manage seasonal revenue swings, staffing needs, and inventory challenges to turn fluctuations into growth opportunities.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin seeks $10 billion in its first external funding round, marking a strategic shift as it aims to expand its space infrastructure amidst rising industry costs and stiff rivalry from SpaceX.

Jim Cramer sees Walmart's 18% decline as a buy opportunity. Falling fuel prices and potential tariff refunds could lead to price cuts, making Walmart shares attractive today.

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs as part of a major companywide restructuring, including the Xbox division, impacting the gaming industry and veteran developers like Kevin LaChapelle.

A Brown professor says about 50 students used AI to cheat, yet leaders stayed silent. With costs near $100,000 a year, parents are asking what an Ivy League degree proves.

A landmark Meta trial could reshape social media rules as four US states accuse Facebook and Instagram of addictive designs targeting children and teenagers.

Elon Musk has driven Tesla to a valuation no car company has ever held. Learn what the market is really buying, and why famed investors say it cannot possibly last.

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees, offering generous severance packages as it reallocates resources towards AI infrastructure, reflecting a broader industry trend.

Discover Apple's ambitious roadmap with at least five new iPhone models by 2027, including a foldable phone. Learn how a memory shortage is reshaping their supply chain and impacting production targets.

Alan Carr's Ayton Castle auction highlights how Britain's historic estates increasingly rely on events, tourism, and asset sales to fund costly preservation and maintenance.

NASA is shifting to commercial spaceflight to have private companies build the next space station. Explore the lucrative contracts, deadlines, and key players shaping low Earth orbit's future.

Twelve NATO countries, including the UK, have committed £37 billion to a UK-led missile system, aiming to enhance European defence against Russia. The project highlights NATO's strategic shift.

Oil prices surged over 6% following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing U.S. stocks to retreat amid fears of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Meta is accused of halting a study showing Facebook's negative mental health effects, as it faces a potential £1.05 trillion penalty from four US states over addictiveness claims.

Ethra Ship has launched an operational real-world asset (RWA) protocol designed to broaden investor access to the maritime shipping sector through a regulated, blockchain-enabled investment platform.

Technology analyst Ed Zitron challenges the sustainability of AI's business model, sparking debate over whether AI is a genuine technological revolution or an unsustainable investment bubble.

Mars Petcare recalls Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck dog food over sharp metal and plastic fragments. Check your pantry and contact Pedigree for replacements.

Health insurance claim denials are common, but appealing them can often lead to success. Understanding the reasons for denial and the appeal process is crucial for securing necessary healthcare coverage.

FIFA projects a record £6.7 billion revenue from the 2026 World Cup, surpassing Qatar's earnings. Explore the financial strategies and controversies surrounding this global event.

Windows' Global Device Identifier can compromise VPN anonymity, as revealed in a US court case. Learn why this matters for UK businesses facing cyber threats.

In South Korea, 'dopamine sites' simulate online shopping and delivery without actual purchases, appealing to Gen Z amid rising costs. These platforms offer the thrill of shopping without financial consequences.

Netflix's record $45.2B revenue in 2025 impacts your subscription cost. Learn why less than 40% is spent on content and how rising prices and adverts affect subscribers.

British singer Lauren Bennett, known for LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem', has died at 36. The song's billions of streams and royalties show the lasting impact of digital-era hits.

A Vancouver café criticised Deloitte for requesting free coffee in exchange for 'exposure', sparking online backlash and reigniting debate over the value of promotional offers for small businesses.

Rogue Fare LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with debts up to $10 million, highlighting the risks of aggressive expansion amidst rising costs and economic challenges.

Jermaine Dupri has filed a lawsuit against Sony Music, claiming over $18m in unpaid royalties. The case highlights alleged misconduct in royalty payments for artists like Mariah Carey and Usher.

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has unveiled a sweeping restructure that will cut around 3,000 jobs and spin off four studios, slashing roughly a third of the development empire built under former boss Phil Spencer.

A Quebec fishery's lobster gained unexpected fame after being served at Taylor Swift's wedding, leading to increased customer interest and potential new business opportunities.