RMT votes to end rail strikes until at least spring
Rail workers have voted to accept a pay deal, ending their involvement in a long-running series of strikes.
Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past
Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays.
‘Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea’
A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn’t work out.
The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.
The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating
New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.
Slick videos or more ‘authentic’ content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.
Customers furious after HSBC down for more than 24 hours
The firm says it is “really sorry” for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
John Lewis to offer health checks to customers
The department store is partnering with Covid-19 testing firm Randox Health to offer new services.
Carnival UK withdraws ‘fire-and-rehire’ threat
Carnival UK says it will not pursue the controversial strategy which could have affected 900 crew.
Nissan to lead £2bn investment in UK electric car plant
The Japanese firm will build three EV models at the Sunderland factory, securing 6,000 jobs.