Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, has a new CEO named Laurent Freixe, and he's ready to make some big changes! Just six weeks into his new job, Freixe is focused on improving the company's sales, which have been struggling lately. Let’s dive into what this means for Nestlé and its future! A Tough Start …

The European Union is taking a big step forward in protecting its important systems from cyberattacks. With the new rules adopted by the Commission, Europe’s critical digital infrastructure is about to become much stronger and safer. These rules, part of the NIS2 Directive, focus on making sure that key companies and services are well-equipped to …

The United States is making some big changes to protect people from tricky subscription services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just announced a new rule called the 'Click to Cancel' rule. The goal? To make it super simple for people to cancel subscriptions they don’t want anymore. This is good news for everyone who …

Instagram has rolled out new features aimed at stopping a dangerous crime called sextortion. Sextortion is when scammers trick people, especially teens, into sending private or explicit images and then blackmail them by threatening to share those images if they don’t receive money or other demands. These new changes by Instagram’s parent company, Meta, are …

Sainsbury's, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, is testing something new that could change the way customers shop. Imagine walking into your local supermarket and seeing a self-checkout machine as big as the regular ones with cashiers, but here’s the twist – you scan your items yourself! This is what Sainsbury’s is experimenting with …

What started as an ambitious plan to connect London with the North is now back in the news. After being previously scrapped, it looks like phase 2a of HS2, which would extend the line from London Euston to Crewe, could be back on track. But this decision isn't without controversy, especially because of the project's …

London’s FTSE 100, one of the world’s top stock market indexes, reached its highest point in five months on Thursday, as interest rate cuts in the Eurozone gave it a significant push. The index rose by 56.06 points or 0.67%, closing at 8,385.13. This marked its highest level since May 21, 2024, making investors and …

In the UK, the popularity of "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) services has skyrocketed, with millions of shoppers using it to manage their spending. It seems like a convenient way to buy things without paying the full price upfront, but there’s a catch. Many people have been getting into debt because they borrow more than …

Inflation in the UK took an unexpected dip last month, falling to 1.7% in the year to September. This is the lowest rate in over three years, and it could mean a big change is on the way for interest rates. But what does that really mean for you and me? Why Inflation Matters Inflation …

Oil prices are sliding and remaining at a two-week low. During the last three days, prices tumbled by around 7 percent as experts foresaw that people would require less oil. With the news, one breathes again in relief because all the anxiety over the Middle East peace or conflict has seen an ease that means …

In the UK, a smart gang of thieves, known as the "champagne gang," has been burgling supermarkets, snapping champagne bottles and other goodies worth at least £73,000. Their mode of operation comes to one's mind as that of a professional team wherein every member does smart things so as to leave without leaving any trace. …

LVMH – the flagship company with Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany, and Moët & Chandon to its name – blindsided investors a little while ago by announcing it failed to meet analysts' sales targets. That said, news about China's slowing economy means that less of its people spend money on luxury items. Let's look at what …

Every month in Aberdeenshire, more than 25,000 vapes get swept away from the streets and drains. That’s a huge number! Imagine how many colorful e-cigarettes that is—over 5,000 were found in just one batch of 50 tonnes of street waste. This eye-opening information comes from Aberdeenshire Council, which is worried about the growing issue of …

You might be packing your bags, considering where you get your charger for the phone, and try to reach the seats by the time the aircraft starts flying. But if you're allergic to nuts, then flight becomes a piece of complicated work. Many airlines ask passengers not to eat nuts during the flight. However, new …