Apple board pushes against diversity rollback call
Apple’s board has called on investors to vote against a proposal to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. In comes after a conservative group, the National Center for…
Selling Sunset’s Jason says landlords price gouging over LA fires
LA landlords illegally inflating rents, says Selling Sunset star Landlords have been illegally raising prices due to the Los Angeles wildfires, says Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim. The LA property…
More people in late 20s still living with parents
Getty Images An impression – or possibly a fear – that 20-somethings are still hanging about in the family home is based on fact, an influential think-tank has concluded. The…
Rachel Reeves pledges to ‘make UK better off’ as she arrives in China
Getty Images Making working people in Britain better off will be at the “forefront” of the chancellor’s mind during her visit to China, the Treasury has said, following criticism of…
Shein checks urged after refusal to answer ‘basic’ questions
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has been asked what checks are in place to vet firms after fast-fashion retailer Shein refused to answer “basic questions” over its supply chain. Liam…
Great British Rail fare sale: Government confirms cheaper tickets
More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a government scheme which begins next week. Advance and off-peak tickets will be reduced by as much…
Mortgages rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Getty Images It has not been a good week for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 16 years and the pound has fallen to…
Fewer US interest rate cuts expected after job gains surprise
Getty Images US jobs growth unexpectedly surged last month, suggesting the world’s largest’s economy is not about to give up its claim to be the “envy of the world” anytime…
Gas price warning as cold snap hits supplies
Energy prices are at risk of rising after British Gas owner-Centrica warned about “concerningly low” storage levels due to the colder weather. Centrica, which owns the country’s largest gas storage…
Sainsbury’s to raise pay to £12.60 an hour
Sainsbury’s has announced it will raise hourly pay in response to “particularly tough cost inflation” after retailers warned prices are likely to rise later this year. The supermarket chain said…