General News
London millennials worry about money more than any other issue
Almost 40% of millennials in London have said that financial concerns are their most pressing issue, according to a new survey from carmaker BMW.
Freelancers have it better, says freelance work marketplace
The so-called gig economy is booming, new research has suggested, with freelance professionals said to have experienced a “significant uplift” of income in the five years between 2010 and 2015.
Trump admits US will not withdraw from Afghanistan
US military forces will remain in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future and may even increase in numbers, according to President Donald Trump.
Barcelona attack suspect shot dead, Catalan media say
A man believed to be the main orchestrator of last week’s terror attack in the Spanish city of Barcelona has been shot dead by the local Mossos police force, local media have reported.
UK to seek 'most frictionless' possible trade agreement post-Brexit
The UK’s negotiating team will seek an agreement with the EU which "allows the freest and most frictionless trade possible" between the sides post-Brexit.
NHS facing rate hikes as private hospitals get £52m tax break
Private hospitals in the UK are using a tax perk to save £52m on their business rates while NHS services struggle with hikes, new research has shown.
Government to ban cold calling to protect pensioners from scams
The UK government has outlined its plans to combat pension scams in a consultation report on Monday as reports show that fraudsters had collected nearly £5m out of pensioners between January and May alone.
British business still underprepared for cyber-attacks
The preparedness of British businesses when it comes to the threat of cyber-attacks came under the spotlight on Monday, with a new government report suggesting two-thirds of bosses at the country’s largest businesses are not even trained to deal with such a breach.
Elon Musk leads tech executives calling for killer robot ban
Tesla founder Elon Musk was among a raft of technology experts to call on the United Nations to ban the development of killer robots.
Ex-Uber boss Kalanick goes on offensive after investor lawsuit
Travis Kalanick, the former chief executive of ride-hailing app Uber, has launched a scathing criticism of the investment group which has filed a lawsuit to rid the firm of his influence.
RMT calls fresh strike days in September over driver-only trains
Rail commuters across England face more strikes when they return from summer holidays next month after a new series of stoppages were announced on Friday.
Odds slashed on Trump resignation after disastrous week
Bookmakers Paddy Power has cut its odds on US President Donald Trump to resign to evens after a controversial week for the former reality television star.
Third Trump council falls after Charlottesville controversy
Another business council in the White House has been scrapped just days after last week’s Charlottesville violence, following widespread criticism of Donald Trump’s response to the incident.
VAT halted on mining imports to Congo
After reinstating a value-added tax (VAT) on imports by mining companies in mid-2016, The Democratic Republic of Congo has again suspended the duty.
Comment: Car finance's lack of transparency is hurting consumers
As consumer debt continues to pile up, writes Graham Hill of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, the last few months has seen scrutiny turned on various lines of credit.
Just 40% of new businesses operating with insurance - AXA
More people than ever are throwing off the shackles to start their own business, but are doing so without appropriate insurance, UK insurer AXA has revealed in a survey.
Trump axes key business councils after CEOs drop out
US President Donald Trump has disbanded two of his key business advisory councils after a plethora of CEOs quit in response to his stance on events following clashes in Charlottesville sparked by white supremacist groups.
Export industry boasts solid performance in new BCC/DHL Trade Outlook report
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), with assistance from DHL, published its latest quarterly international trade outlook Wednesday.
Argos tops list of UK businesses ordered to reimburse underpaid workers
Retail chain Argos topped a 233-strong list of UK businesses which were told to pay back £2m to underpaid workers, the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said on Wednesday.
Amazon to create 1,000 jobs at new Bristol warehouse
US ecommerce giant Amazon will open a new warehouse in Bristol next year, hiring over 1,000 people in the process.