Google to pay $68 million over voice assistant ‘spying’ – media
Google has been sued by smartphone users claiming its voice-activated assistant secretly recorded on their devices Read Full Article at RT.com
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Labour MPs urge chancellor to halt business rates rise for music venues
Nearly 50 Labour MPs have urged Rachel Reeves to pause a looming business rates rise for music venues, warning that bills could jump by up to 275% and threaten venues’…
India and EU strike landmark trade deal after two decades of talks
India and the European Union have agreed a landmark free trade deal, cutting tariffs and boosting market access across goods, services and mobility amid rising global trade tensions. Read more:…
Poundland partners with Retail Trust to strengthen mental health support for staff
Poundland has partnered with retail charity the Retail Trust to give its 12,000 employees access to enhanced mental health support, including counselling, wellbeing tools and training for managers. Read more:…
High Court fast-tracks judicial review into inheritance tax relief reforms
The High Court has granted an urgent rolled-up hearing for a judicial review challenging the Government’s proposed changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief from inheritance tax. Read more: High…
University of Salford innovation centre secures £2.5m and supports 330 local businesses
The University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation has secured more than £2.5m in funding and supported over 330 businesses across Greater Manchester in its first two years. Read more:…
Revolution Bars owner set for administration with 2,200 jobs at risk
Revel Collective, owner of Revolution Bars and Revolucion de Cuba, is preparing to enter administration, putting up to 2,200 jobs at risk as hospitality pressures intensify. Read more: Revolution Bars…
Barbour pays £30m dividend to founding family as profits jump by £10m
Heritage fashion brand Barbour has paid a £30m dividend to its founding family after a resurgence in waxed jackets helped lift annual profits by £10m. Read more: Barbour pays £30m…
BGF posts strong deal flow and landmark exits in 2025, returning £600m to investors
BGF reported a standout year in 2025, returning more than £600m to investors through landmark exits including OrganOx, alongside strong deployment and portfolio growth across the UK and Ireland. Read…
Gold breaks new ground as safe-haven surge continues
Gold prices surged past $5,100 an ounce on Monday as the US dollar weakened amid Japan’s bond market turmoil Read Full Article at RT.com