Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
Netflix has said it will cut 1,000 jobs globally as the streaming giant faces competition from rivals.
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Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks
Waiting times for driving tests have dropped below 20 weeks for the first time since November 2024, according to official figures.
Hot CPI Revives the Case for Sticky Inflation and Higher Fed Rate Risk
As of Monday morning, gold traded around $4,400. The market was optimistic that the unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report would prompt another interest rate hike. August’s jobs data showed 162,000 jobs…
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
Wayfair is among three firms which have been fined £6m in total by the competition watchdog over misleading sales tactics â with some customers set to receive refunds.
Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
"Get your fiscal health in order," is a key message at the the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) annual meeting here in Thailand.
Hotter US Inflation Leaves the Market Gunning for Rate Hikes
September core inflation was hotter than expected and this has reinforced the view that the Federal Reserve has more work to do to contain price pressures. The risks are skewed towards further policy …
Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
A civil servant is accused of earning almost £350,000 by juggling five full-time public sector roles - using sick notes and working from home to cope with the workload.
ASML raises 2026 sales outlook on soaring AI demand, plans capacity expansion
(Oct 14): ASML Holding NV boosted its 2026 sales forecast and said soaring artificial intelligence spending meant that it will not be able to fully meet demand for its chip-making machines in the next…
Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans
About 400 postmen and women are leaving Royal Mail per week, according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), who claims this number has gone up since the company introduced a new delivery system e…
China exports surge past expectations in Sept; trade surplus widens
China's exports rose 25% year over year in August, and AI-linked hardware is now large enough to move the country's entire trade balance on its own.
Form 4 Onemednet Corp: Thomas Kosasa (Director, 10% Owner) For: 7 October
OneMedNet Corp reported that director and 10% owner Thomas Kosasa purchased 1,449,275 shares of common stock on July 30, 2026.
How long will humans be needed for translation?
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?
Would you use AI to help you write a CV or cover letter? How about during an online assessment or video interview for a job?
Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union
About 400 postmen and women are leaving Royal Mail per week, according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), who claims this number has gone up since the company introduced a new delivery system e…
Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.
Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
Retail chain Poundland is in talks with potential buyers as it seeks a rescue deal, it has confirmed.
BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
A British Airways flight en route to Portugal was forced to return to Gatwick Airport on Tuesday due to a minor technical issue, reported to be a cracked window.
Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim
The owner of high-end fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight says it is investigating a cyber-security incident.
Government Debt Is Now the Top Threat to Investors’ Wealth
This column originally appeared in the Milken Institute Review at https://www.milkenreview.org/articles/is-taxing-wealth-possible-practical-desirable.
Global chip selloff deepens as AI worries, China competition weigh
A sell-off in semiconductor stocks deepened as signs of progress in China’s advanced chipmaking compounded worries about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence spending boom.
Bumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talks
Shares in dating app company Bumble soared by almost 50% on Monday after a report that it is in advanced talks to be bought for around $1bn (£757m).
Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
The early afternoon of Wednesday 6 August was an unremarkable one on the rail network. Then suddenly, shortly before 14:00, a power failure brought trains across the north-west of England to a halt.