Strengthen rules on premium rate texts, says regulator
Rules should be strengthened to avoid mobile users being hit by unexpected charges on premium rate texts, a regulator says.
Rio 2016: Will the Olympics be worth it for Brazil?
The cost of hosting the Rio 2016 Olympics is small compared to the seriousness of Brazil’s financial problems, but the benefits remain unclear.
Golden opportunity
For the 2016 Rio Olympics, in addition to changes in the sporting arena – with sports like rugby sevens and golf added – there are also important sponsor changes.
US markets hit new record highs
Wall Street markets closed higher after figures showed stronger than expected growth in the labour market.
HMRC claims victory in film tax battle
HM Revenue and Customs says it has won two major tax avoidance battles against the Ingenious Film Partnership and Icebreaker over schemes worth more than £820m.
Fleet Street: Last journalists leave former home of national papers
The last two journalists based in London’s Fleet Street leave what was once seen as the centre of British journalism.
US jobs growth beats forecasts in July
The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 255,000 jobs in July, fuelling speculation that interest rates could rise before the end of the year.
A secret meeting of leaders in a Chinese beach town could determine the future of the country
A top-secret meeting being hosted by President Xi Jinping is believed to be taking place at a beach resort town this week.
FTSE 100 ends up but RBS shares hit by more losses
UK shares close higher on Friday following Thursday’s interest rate cut, but RBS shares fall after it reported worse-than-expected losses.
Fans feud with critics ahead of ‘Suicide Squad’ release
“Suicide Squad” has left some fans furious with the criticism it has received.