A Brief, Surprisingly Dramatic History of the Corporate Freebie
The branded giveaway feels like a modern invention, a product of trade shows, conference bags and marketing budgets. In fact it is well over a century old, and its origin…
Locked Out: What Actually Happens, and How Not to Overpay
Almost everyone gets locked out eventually. The door swings shut with the keys on the kitchen table, or a key snaps in a worn lock, or a mechanism finally gives…
Badenoch blames Labour tax plans for exodus of wealth creators
The Conservative leader blamed the wealth exodus on Labour tax policy, citing Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Fred Done and the hedge fund founder Chris Rokos.
Google’s Gemini joins rogue AI cases after real-world hacks – WSJ
Google’s Gemini AI reportedly hacked three companies after gaining internet access during a cybersecurity test Read Full Article at RT.com
Betfred ends rugby league sponsorship over gambling tax rises
Fred Done says Betfred will not renew its rugby league deal and will quit British Classics racing sponsorship if the budget raises gambling tax again
Business rates relief threshold could rise in October Budget
John Healey is said to be considering business rates relief changes that could take thousands of small firms out of the tax at his Budget on 28 October.
Richard Gere’s foundation signs Monaco environmental agreement
The Prince Albert II Foundation and the Gere Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding in Monaco today to explore joint work on the environment.
Getting to know you: Melissa Snover, founder and CEO, Rem3dy Health
Rem3dy Health founder Melissa Snover on personalised nutrition, the spilled vitamins that started it and a £14m round to take Birmingham tech global
Putin approves takeover of French and Swiss giants’ Russian assets. Why now?
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian assets of Nestle, Auchan and Leroy Merlin placed under temporary management Read Full Article at RT.com
Saudi Arabia cuts off October oil supplies to Europe – Bloomberg
Saudi Aramco has reportedly told European refiners that they will receive no oil in October after a Houthi attack damaged a key pipeline Read Full Article at RT.com