Google GDPR location data fine hits €403 million after six-year inquiry
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has issued a €403 million fine against Google over breaches of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) related to how the company processed users’ location data, a... Read More
John Healey Budget headroom could halve to £12bn, KPMG warns
John Healey’s Budget headroom could be cut almost in half by the time he delivers his first Budget on 28 October, as rising borrowing costs driven by the Iran war... Read More
Badenoch VAT refund scheme pledge splits Labour and retailers
Kemi Badenoch has committed to restoring the Badenoch VAT refund scheme for international tourists, reversing a decision taken by the previous Conservative government in 2021 that she says left the... Read More
Mbappé signs with On as Nike steps back from superstar deal
Kylian Mbappé signs with On, the Swiss sportswear brand, after Nike chose not to renew its long-standing endorsement deal with the footballer, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.... Read More
FTSE 100 rate fears slide as global bond yields climb again
The FTSE 100 rate fears slide gripped London’s markets on Friday, with the index closing down 157 points, or 1.5%, at 10,659.13 as rising bond yields reignited concerns that stubbornly... Read More
Co-op Half-Year Results 2026: Losses Rise as Recovery Takes Shape
The Co-op half-year results 2026, published on Wednesday, show the mutual’s underlying losses widened to £45 million for the six months to 4 July 2026, up from £32 million in... Read More










