Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.
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UK inflation falls to 3% in January on lower fuel prices
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
Rise in tax-free pay allowance 'totally positive'
The Local Economy Forum welcomes a £2,250 rise in the personal allowance on the Isle of Man.
School's 'cost of living cupboard' helps families
Parents can collect dried food, clothes and household goods donated by supermarkets.
'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks
The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.
Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.
Red Lobster likely closing more restaurants after shuttering 130, CEO warns
"There's a lot of positive signs, but we inherited a very damaged brand, so there's still work to do to repair all of that," Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun told the WSJ.
Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.
NY is losing jobs to Texas — and Mamdani’s tax push will worsen exodus: report
New York is losing thousands of jobs to pro-business Texas and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's push to raise corporate taxes would only accelerate the exodus, an analysis by the Big Apple's top corporate advocacy group claims.
I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals surprise stake in New York Times
The fourth quarter was the final quarter of Warren Buffett's 60-year run as chief executive.
Norah O’Donnell to host ‘CBS Mornings’ next week — sparking chatter of a possible return after long hiatus: sources
According to two insiders, network higher ups including CBS editor in chief Bari Weiss asked O'Donnell to return to "CBS Mornings" next Monday through Wednesday -- despite her hectic promotional tour.
86% of Americans want Meta, Google held accountable for ‘predatory’ social media addiction crisis: survey
The vast majority of Americans want Google and Meta to be held accountable for their role in a child safety crisis that has contributed to anxiety, eating disorders and even suicide, according to national survey results obtained by The Post.
Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims
The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto.
Palantir moves headquarters to Miami and joins growing tech exodus to Florida
Tech giants have been increasingly flocking to Florida from business hubs like New York and California in pursuit of lower taxes, warm weather and safer neighborhoods.
Why youth unemployment is rising
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
Beware China’s shrinking car market
The resulting flood of exports will be good news for consumers. Less so for the world’s carmakers
Your office is designed for men — 4 things women need to work comfortably
Your office setup is crucial for being as productive as possible — and it turns out men have the advantage.
Stephen Colbert rips CBS for pulling interview with Trump critic James Talarico over regulatory concerns: ‘FCC you’
"Let's just call this what it is: Donald Trump's administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV, because all Trump does is watch TV, OK?," Colbert said.
Struggling Norwegian Cruise Line faces turnaround effort as activist investor reveals 10% stake
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management on Tuesday revealed it has built up a more than 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line and plans to launch a turnaround effort at the struggling ship operator.
Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav’s real plan was to let Paramount, Netflix ‘duke it out’: sources
Zaslav did that by keeping the lines of communication open with paramount chief David Ellison and his mega billionaire father Larry Ellison, who is bankrolling the company’s bid.
Goldman Sachs poised to drop DEI as factor when choosing board members: report
The financial giant, if approved at a shareholder meeting in April, would mark the latest retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that have come under fire since Trump's return to office last year.
Ex-Carillion boss fined for 'reckless' actions
Ex-chief executive Richard Howson acted "recklessly" and misled others, a watchdog says.
'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work
People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.
Hyatt executive chair Tom Pritzker steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Tom Pritzker – the billionaire heir of the Hyatt Hotels fortune – announced Monday he is stepping down as executive chairman after a recent batch of Epstein files exposed his ties to the late convicted sex offender.
Dual nationals face scramble for UK passports as new rules come into force
Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.
Warner Bros. Discovery will restart talks with Paramount — potentially setting up a bidding war with Netflix
Paramount last week sweetened its $30 per share all-cash offer with an agreement to pay the $2.8 billion termination fee to Netflix, as well as a “ticking fee” for WBD shareholders worth $650 million.
Top-performing fund warns software firms face ‘existential threat from AI’: report
A top-performing asset manager is warning that few software firms will survive the rapid growth of artificial intelligence – which could potentially automate most of their services.
Budget sees largest ever personal allowance rise
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas's budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000.
