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One Stop shop worker sacked after trying to tackle suspected shoplifterConvenience store employee Eileen Fox, 56, said suspect ‘banged into metal stand’ but no one was injured in incident• Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggsA convenience...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-13 22:09)
Eight arrested during anti-immigration marchMost shops, cafes, pubs and businesses along County Road, Liverpool, stay closed for the protest.
(BBC News – 2026-06-13 17:36)
Badenoch calls on Labour rivals to cut welfare spending and boost defenceKemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer and his potential Labour leadership rivals to cut welfare spending and redirect savings to defence.
(Sky News – 2026-06-13 16:50)
The case for Labour to introduce a wealth tax has never been stronger | Phillip InmanA 2% levy on fortunes above £100m – with no exemptions – could begin to reverse decades of rising inequalityAndy Burnham and Wes Streeting have sought to blunt the Green...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-13 15:00)
Ask for help, take chances and be kind to yourself: readers’ tips for young jobseekersPeople with careers in the UK and beyond offer practical advice for those struggling to secure workAbout 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-13 12:00)
Investment firms join Donald Trump’s $100bn race for Venezuelan oil Lionheart Capital and Keo Energy create Nasdaq-listed company to pursue assets in Latin American nation.
(Financial Times – 2026-06-13 10:00)
‘We eat and drink risk’: higher costs bring curtain down on more UK music festivalsPlans for new event at the Secret Garden Party site and Womad Glasgow are dashed, but others remain optimisticHosting Scotland’s first Womad festival seemed like an easy sell for Glasgow,...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-13 09:00)
Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda, sources sayExclusive: Greater Manchester mayor ‘serious’ about taking over ‘essentials of life’ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions A decade-long project to bring water and...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-13 06:00)
How doing a wash while you watch the World Cup at 2am could cut energy billsChange in viewing habits offered by match times at 2026 tournament could mean using cheaper off-peak powerWatching late-night or early hours football could provide UK households with a practical opportunity...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-13 06:00)
Jessie J’s triumphant return puts lucrative Chinese market in spotlightOther western acts have attempted to crack country’s music scene since singer’s breakout success in 2018One week after announcing she was “cancer free”, the British pop star Jessie J did...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-13 05:00)
US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros DiscoveryDeal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys generalDonald Trump’s Department of Justice has decided to approve the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance,...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-13 00:54)
How much money did Elon Musk make in SpaceX’s stock market debut?He’s now the world’s first trillionaire, after his rocket and AI company broke IPO records on its way to a $2.1tn valuationElon Musk is now the world’s first trillionaire. SpaceX’s...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-12 21:34)
Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to appeal against fraud conviction in FTX caseDecision to not overturn fallen crypto mogul’s 25-year prison sentence was handed down by three-judge panel Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-12 13:52)
Have you been mis-sold car finance?Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.
(BBC News – 2026-06-12 12:41)
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact feltThe economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.
(BBC News – 2026-06-12 10:01)
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup everFrom trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
(BBC News – 2026-06-11 23:07)
Share your advice for young people looking for workWe would like to hear your advice that might help younger people looking for a jobAbout 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds are not in employment, education or training – and...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-11 10:56)
Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three yearsThe US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.
(BBC News – 2026-06-11 09:14)
Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millionsThe record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.
(BBC News – 2026-06-11 07:32)
UK economy contracts as Iran war bitesThe UK economy shrank slightly, as fuel price rises caused by the Iran war hit spending, new official figures show.
(Sky News – 2026-06-11 05:43)
I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business SecretaryPeter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.
(BBC News – 2026-06-10 23:01)
Salary sacrifice: max out this pension tax break while you canThe clock is ticking to take advantage of this valuable UK scheme, as the benefits are to be restricted from April 2029Millions of workers are able to take advantage of...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-10 06:00)
Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to publicClaude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.
(BBC News – 2026-06-09 18:35)
All signs point to Trump pushing AI growthAlso: Anthropic advocates for a ‘pause’ on AI advancement – days after filing to go public on the US stock marketHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery,...
(The Guardian – 2026-06-09 13:06)
How to plan your holiday like a pro - including best time to book for big savingsWith a world of holiday choices at our fingertips, it can be hard to make sure you're getting the most for your money, and many of us end up spending...
(Sky News – 2026-06-09 07:37)
Why you shouldn't pay for passport photos | Money newsletterMore than 200,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox...
(Sky News – 2025-05-13 12:06)


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