business
M&S profits halved after cyber attack
Marks & Spencer’s online and in-store sales were hit by a cyber attack which it said cost it £101m Source link
Tech shares fall over AI bubble fears
Shares of major tech companies have fallen in the US and Japan over fears about the valuations of firms linked to AI. Source link
Nearly all drivers say headlights are too bright
The study, commissioned by the Department for Transport, was completed by Berkshire’s TRL. Source link
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019. Source link
LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims
Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims. Source link
Former shop worker has 'nightmares' over abuse at work
A former retail worker from Dundee backs a campaign asking shoppers to treat staff with respect. Source link
Head of UK's richest family dies aged 85
Gopichand Hinduja helped transform his father’s modest textile and trading businesses into a global conglomerate. Source link
Move to reduce fuel duty increase fails
Policy and Resources proposed to increase fuel duty by 4.3%. Source link
Pizza Hut's parent company explores sale of struggling chain
Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals. Source link
Dharshini David: Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it?
The chancellor’s pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth. Source link