Language learning platform Preply has raised $150m in a Series D led by WestCap, valuing the company at $1.2bn as it accelerates AI-enhanced, human-led education worldwide. Read more: Preply raises…
Labour is being urged to restrict access to private pensions from age 55, with the Resolution Foundation arguing reforms could boost employment and ease pressure on the public finances. Read…
An employment tribunal has ruled that calling a colleague “old” over poor IT skills does not amount to age discrimination, dismissing claims brought against kitchen retailer Harvey Jones. Read more:…
The Italian Sea Group has filed a £400m lawsuit against Mike Lynch’s widow and the crew of the Bayesian superyacht, claiming the tragedy caused a collapse in yacht sales. Read…
Apple is developing a wearable AI pin equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras, as Big Tech races to create AI-powered devices that could challenge the smartphone. Read more: Apple explores…
Nigel Farage has renewed plans to scrap interest payments the Bank of England pays to commercial banks, reviving tensions with the banking sector and raising questions over market confidence. Read…
A trademark battle over the Beckham name has highlighted how brand ownership can override personal identity, as experts warn the dispute reflects wider risks faced by celebrity families. Read more:…
Leeds-based startup Optalysys has raised £23m to commercialise its light-powered AI chips and expand into the US, aiming to position the UK as a leader in photonic computing. Read more:…
The UK government is being urged to extend its business rates relief fund for pubs to hotels, as the sector faces steep rises in rates, national insurance and wage costs,…
Government borrowing fell by 38% in December as higher income tax receipts boosted revenues, but ONS figures show UK public finances remain stretched over the wider financial year. Read more:…