Electrical goods retailer Currys has said some price rises will be “inevitable” after tax rises were announced in the latest Budget. Currys boss Alex Baldock said “undesirable” tax changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves would also hit investment and recruitment plans. Increases in employer National Insurance contributions and rising minimum wages have led many businesses…
getty images Karol G sold out four shows at Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium this summer We’ve all heard of Taylor Swift, but what about Colombian singer Karol G? While Swift has dominated headlines and concert ticket sales in recent years, it’s actually the 33-year-old Latin American pop star whose videos have been the most viewed online…
Donut chain Krispy Kreme says it has been hit by a cyberattack that has disrupted its online systems. Some customers are unable to order online as a result of the hack, which occurred in late November but has just been disclosed. Krispy Kreme disclosed the attack in a regulatory filing with the US Securities and…
New Yorker Josh Kerban kept careful track of his gasoline purchases, trying to stretch his money by only partially filling the tank. However, these days he is filling it to the top. The decision is indicative of the increased scope for financial relief being felt by millions of Americans, as gasoline prices have fallen to…
Police investigating crimes linked to the Post Office Horizon IT scandal are looking for “dozens” of potential suspects, but trials are not expected to start until 2027. Police are investigating possible crimes by Post Office and Fujitsu employees and outside lawyers, after faulty Horizon software led to the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of subpostmasters who…
The Railway Minister has said that the government is concerned that Christmas train services may be disrupted due to staff shortage. Lord Hendy said the Department for Transport would “keep a close eye on staff” during the holidays. Fresh industrial action could also increase disruption Avanti West Coast train managers are voting to hold a…
The sale of right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ InfoWars website to parody news platform The Onion has been rejected by a US bankruptcy judge. After a two-day hearing, Judge Christopher Lopez ruled that Infowars’ auction did not result in the best possible bids. However, he rejected Jones’ claims that the auction was plagued with “collusion”….
General Motors has announced that it will cease funding the development of Cruise self-driving taxis. The company says it will now “refocus autonomous driving development on personal vehicles”. GM also pointed to the increasingly competitive robotaxi market as a reason for the move. In October, Tesla boss Elon Musk unveiled the electric car giant’s long-awaited…
getty images The average annual rent for a new rented property is £3,240 more expensive than at the end of the coronavirus pandemic, according to data from Zoopla. Rents started rising in 2021 due to high demand from tenants and limited number of available properties after the lockdown was lifted. Annual rental costs have increased…
Avanti West Coast train managers have voted for a three-day strike over the Christmas period. The RMT union said a walkout is scheduled for December 22, 23 and 29 on the London to Scotland service after rejecting the train company’s proposals for “rest day working arrangements”. Train managers usually work four days a week but…
