Why the ECB may be forced to raise rates despite weak EU economy
The European Central Bank may raise interest rates despite a weak EU economy, policymaker Alexander Demarco has suggested Read Full Article at RT.com
May 2026
Many British exporters chasing US tariff refunds may end up with nothing
Thousands of British exporters chasing US tariff refunds through the CAPE system may walk away empty-handed, warns Blick Rothenberg, as ineligibility and filing errors plague claims. Read more: Many British…
Getting to Know You: Fiona McCoss, founder of Wild Feminine Retreats
Fiona McCoss, founder of Wild Feminine Retreats, shares how she built a thriving women-focused business rooted in intuition, sustainability, nervous system healing, and authentic connection. Read more: Getting to Know…
ebay rebuffs GameStop’s surprise $55.5bn swoop
eBay has rejected a surprise $55.5bn takeover bid from GameStop, calling it "neither credible nor attractive". Ryan Cohen may now go direct to shareholders. Read more: ebay rebuffs GameStop’s surprise…
National Grid commits record £70bn to power the next decade of energy networks
National Grid pledges a record £70bn over five years to modernise UK and US energy networks, lifting profits, dividends and share price as RIIO-T3 unlocks growth. Read more: National Grid…
UK economy defies gloom with surprise March growth as Iran war clouds outlook
UK GDP rose 0.3% in March and 0.6% over Q1 2026, ONS data shows, but economists warn Iran war fallout and political instability threaten the months ahead. Read more: UK…
Smart glasses are ‘an invasion of privacy’, yet Meta is shifting them by the million
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have sold seven million pairs and command 80% of the AI eyewear market, but a wave of covert filming, lawsuits and looming facial recognition is fuelling…
Meta dealt blow by EU court in landmark ruling on publisher payments
Meta has lost a pivotal EU court case after challenging Italy's right to set compensation for press content. The ruling strengthens publishers' hand in negotiations with Big Tech platforms over…
Wayve lands government deal in race to put Britain in the self-driving fast lane
Britain's AI scale-up Wayve signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department for Business and Trade to fast-track self-driving vehicles, anchor manufacturing jobs and cement the UK's lead in autonomous…
Sweating the asset: How Sting wrote Roxanne in an afternoon and sold it for £240 Million
From Sting's £240m catalogue sale to The Beatles' billion-pound back catalogue, the songs of the vinyl era are the ultimate sweat-the-asset masterclass. Read more: Sweating the asset: How Sting wrote…