Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.
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NYC’s biggest indoor pickleball spot is coming to Times Square — here’s a sneak preview
The 37,000-square-foot facility at the Paramount Building will fill the century-old landmark office tower’s entire eighth floor.
Bergdorf Goodman workers claim majority of cash missing from paychecks as parent company Saks Global files for bankruptcy: ‘Unacceptable’
Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 13 – nearly two weeks after the workers' cash conundrum began.
UK economy grew by 'subdued' 0.1% at end of 2025
Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.
'I racked up £145k of debt' - Pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.
The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
Ford CEO admits that ‘the customer has spoken’ after EV push drives major quarterly loss
CEO Jim Farley previously announced strategic shift toward hybrids and $30K EV platform after taking $19.5B charge.
Bill Ackman backs Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta with $2B investment in AI future
The investment represents about 10% of Pershing Square’s portfolio — a sizable allocation for Ackman’s concentrated hedge fund.
FTC chairman warns that political bias in Apple News app may violate consumer protection laws
The Federal Trade Commission warned Apple on Wednesday that it could be violating consumer protection laws by stifling right-leaning publications on its popular news app.
Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest
Emails appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances.
FDA blindsides Moderna with refusal to review flu vaccine application: ‘We’re pretty confused’
The new shot was not compared to “the best-available standard of care in the United States at the time of the study,” an FDA official told Moderna.
Outraged Salesforce employees demand CEO Benioff end ICE business — after he jokes agents monitor workers: reports
Over 1,400 Salesforce employees are demanding CEO Marc Benioff denounce recent actions by ICE agents and cut off business deals with the agency, according to reports.
Ex-Meta exec says Instagram exposed teen daughter to ‘predators’ in bombshell testimony
The underage daughter of a former Meta safety researcher was bombarded with sexually explicit pictures and propositions within just days of creating her first Instagram account, according to bombshell testimony at a landmark New Mexico trial.
Asia’s capitalists will need to fight for their revolution
They cannot rely on politicians alone to fix the region’s abysmal corporate governance
Instagram boss says 16 hours of daily use is 'problematic' not addiction
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt spent New Year’s with 27-year-old model — pair have traveled across the globe: report
Sources say the model has been traveling alongside Schmidt almost daily for several weeks.
Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.
Chrysler parent Stellantis issues ‘Do Not Drive’ alert for 225K vehicles due to defective air bags
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 28 deaths in the US stemming from crashes involving defective Takata air bag inflators have occurred.
Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.
OpenAI axes exec for alleged sexual discrimination after she objected to ChatGPT erotica plan: report
Ryan Beiermeister, who served as vice president of product policy, has vehemently denied the allegation of sex-based discrimination.
Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.
US job market undergoes surprise growth in January after weak 2025
Employers added a greater-than-expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.
Warner Bros. Discovery faces activist investor who backs Paramount Skydance’s rival bid over Netflix deal
The Cleveland-based firm, which manages roughly $11 billion in assets, has built a stake valued at about $200 million.
Oatly loses long-running 'milk' battle with dairy lobby
The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.
US employers add 130K jobs in January in strong start to 2026
Hiring in January ramped up far above expectations – likely dashing hopes for an interest-rate cut, but signaling that the labor market could be emerging from sluggish growth.
