During the second quarter of 2026, the financial strain on UK companies has intensified, with a 9% year-on-year increase in those facing critical financial distress, totaling 53,756 businesses. The challenges of rising costs, economic uncertainty, and reduced consumer spending have contributed to this escalating situation.
Particularly affected are leisure and culture enterprises, which saw a 27.1% surge in critical financial distress, leading the sectors in...
Meta has reached a significant settlement with California and 28 other U.S. states, agreeing to implement major changes on Facebook and Instagram. This agreement comes in response to allegations that the company’s platforms have contributed to harmful and addictive behavior among teenagers.
As part of the settlement, Meta will enforce new protections for its younger users nationwide. These measures include setting daily usage limits, restricting...
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, engaged in discussions on Wednesday, addressing key global issues such as the...
