Octopus Energy is urging thousands of its customers to think about investing as little as £25 in its new initiative, "The Collective." Its new investment platform has already been a huge success, with the first two renewable energy schemes selling out in less than a week after opening. This initial success has since been followed …
St Austell residents in Cornwall are becoming increasingly worried about the future of the town, as businesses continue to close and shoppers steer clear. The latest blow is the closure of New Look in a month's time, as more retail chains pull out of the high street. With more than 360 of its UK shops …
The world of cryptocurrency has been rocked by what is reportedly the biggest digital heist in history, with hackers stealing a record-breaking $1.5 billion from the Dubai-based exchange, Bybit. The firm is now calling on the best cybersecurity professionals to assist in tracing the stolen money. Bybit, a leading crypto trading platform, revealed that the …
Shein, the internet fast-fashion behemoth, recorded its net profit slide by as much as 40% in 2024, posing a new challenge before its much-awaited listing on the London Stock Exchange. The net earnings of the company dropped to around $1 billion, sources familiar with the situation told the Financial Times. Even as the profit fell, …
Carlos Sainz has entered a key role in Formula 1, as a director for the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA). The Spanish driver, fresh from switching to Williams from Ferrari, takes up the role that was vacated by four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel. With Vettel retiring from F1 at the end of 2022 and stepping …
Everton and Manchester United fought out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Goodison Park, as last-gasp drama rather than the match itself was the main topic of conversation. Bruno Fernandes was central to United's comeback, but it was frustration for Everton as a stoppage-time penalty was controversially ruled out after a VAR review. United looked like …
Holly Cotton, a powerhouse in the literary world, has been nominated for the prestigious Author of the Year award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025. This recognition celebrates her transformative impact on mental health, wellness, and personal growth through her work as a best-selling author, wellness expert, and media personality. With a background as a …
A tiny Northumberland village has fought off a bid to bring in more holiday lets, the second time that a similar plan has been rejected. Residents of Dunstan, a village near the coast, are rejoicing after the local council refused an application for two new holiday cottages. The plan, by hotelier Janet Stansfield, was for …
Sir Elton John is calling on the UK government to think again about proposed copyright law changes, which he fears will leave artists open to exploitation by artificial intelligence. The music legend has signed up to a growing campaign of public figures who are voicing opposition to policies that would give technology companies free access …
BMW Group has placed a temporary hold on its ambitious £600m investment in the Mini factory outside Oxford because of declining consumer demand for electric cars. The German carmaker, which acquired Mini in 2000, first announced the upgrade in 2023, to convert the Cowley plant into an electric Mini production center. The investment, supported by …
Aldi, the popular discount supermarket chain, has fallen to third position in the most recent lists of the UK's top supermarkets. Even though it was declared the cheapest supermarket earlier this year, it was beaten by two of its biggest rivals in a survey by consumer group Which?. The research collected data from more than …
South Korea's entertainment behemoth, SM Entertainment, is set for a sizzling summer as it brings some of its biggest acts to London's Allianz Stadium Twickenham. The event is the company's first SM Town Live concert in Europe in 14 years, and it is a milestone in its three-decade history. With a star-studded lineup of 14 …
Blackpink devotees can cheer as the legendary K-Pop quartet are going to put their differences behind them to share a thrilling night out at Wembley Stadium. Following work on solo endeavors, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa are going to reunite to give an experience they'll never forget to fans worldwide. The global phenomenon, with record-breaking …
Olly Murs has posted a health update after he was forced to cancel a live show at the last minute. The star, who has had hits with "Heart Skips a Beat" and coming to fame on The X Factor, spoke out about missing the concert in Dubai. The 40-year-old artist was to perform at Bla …
