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25/09/2025

Bloomberg reports Jaguar Land Rover didn’t maintain cyber insurance at the time of its major ransomware attack—leaving it exposed to hefty losses. The South Korean hackers behind the attack are now demanding over £40 million in ransom. ⚠️🚗

23/09/2025

New proposals in England could make homes fitted with water-saving fixtures like dual-flush toilets, aerated shower heads, and even systems to flush loos using rainwater. These measures aim to cut water use by about 20 litres per person per day, save around £100 per household annually, and help unblock new housing developments stalled by water shortages. 💧🏡

22/09/2025

President Trump has named Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan among the possible investors in a proposal to take over TikTok’s U.S. operations. Alongside tech leaders like Oracle’s Larry Ellison and Michael Dell, they are seen as “American patriots” Trump believes will secure TikTok’s future under U.S. control.

16/09/2025

Recent wage growth figures suggest the UK state pension is likely to increase by 4.7% from April 2026 under the “triple lock” guarantee. This would push the full new state pension total to around £12,534.60 a year, crossing the £12,000 mark for the first time. Pensioners welcome the boost—but questions about long-term costs remain.

12/09/2025

UK growth stalled in July, with 0% GDP growth recorded. Manufacturing took a sharp hit, offsetting small gains in services and construction. Over the April-to-July quarter, growth slid to 0.2%, down from 0.3%. The economy is now widely seen as “stuck”—raising pressure on the government ahead of the autumn budget.

11/09/2025

A major new blood test is being trialled in the UK to help revolutionise Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The test measures the protein p-tau217, a strong indicator of Alzheimer’s pathology. Researchers will recruit 1,100 participants with early symptoms to assess if the test improves early detection and guides treatment more accurately. 🧠🔬

09/09/2025

Scientists have detected a possible secondary atmosphere around TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized planet just 40 light-years away. Using the James Webb Space Telescope and extensive data corrections, researchers found evidence suggesting the presence of heavy gases like nitrogen—but they have yet to rule out that the planet might be a bare rock. Continued JWST observations will help clarify the planet’s habitability.

04/09/2025

Shein has sparked outrage by using a photo eerily resembling accused killer Luigi Mangione to model a floral men’s shirt, selling for under $10. The image was removed immediately after discovery. Shein says it came from a third-party vendor and pledges a full investigation to tighten oversight. 😡👕

02/09/2025

Nestlé has fired CEO Laurent Freixe after an internal investigation found he engaged in an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate, violating the company’s code of conduct. The decision was led by Chairman Paul Bulcke and an independent director, with no severance package awarded. Philipp Navratil, previously head of Nespresso, has been named as the new CEO effective immediately. This marks the second CEO ousting in a year, amid ongoing concerns over governance and leadership stability.

01/09/2025

South Australia has become the first place in the world to ban fish-shaped plastic soy sauce containers, effective from 1 September 2025. These tiny condiment dispensers, commonly found in sushi packaging, were deemed environmentally hazardous—they evade recycling systems and often end up as litter or mistaken for food by marine life. The ban, part of broader single-use plastics reforms, also includes caps, rectangular sachets under 30 ml, and aims to encourage bulk or reusable alternatives.

26/08/2025

Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing alleged mortgage fraud, has ignited a constitutional and institutional crisis. She insists he lacks legal authority and refuses to resign—calling his move politically motivated. The clash raises serious concerns about the Fed's independence and could lead to a Supreme Court battle.

25/08/2025

New Look’s owners, Alcentra and Brait, have appointed Rothschild to lead a strategic review of the high-street chain—likely triggering a sale or auction in the coming year. The retailer, with around 340 UK stores and 10,000 employees, hopes to leverage prior equity injection and digital momentum to secure a strong outcome.

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