One-third of UK adults now use mobile contactless payments
A significant shift in the way UK consumers handle their financial transactions has been observed, as one in three Britons made contactless payments via phone each month last year. This change comes amid a continued decline in cash usage, signaling
Apple COO engages with Chinese officials amid US-China tensions and geopolitical strains ahead of iPhone 16 launch
As Apple prepares to unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 16 this September, it faces a complex geopolitical landscape that could impact its business strategy. With China remaining a critical player in the global supply chain and a major market for Apple,
Moody’s downgrades Thames Water’s credit rating to ‘junk’, cites weakening liquidity position
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water utility, has seen its credit rating slashed to junk status by Moody’s Ratings. The downgrade comes after the UK’s water regulator placed the company under a turnaround oversight regime due to concerns about its
Donald Trump’s Truth Social: Could he reap billions from the controversial platform?
In the shifting landscape of social media, Truth Social has emerged as a significant player with an ambitious goal and a controversial figurehead. Founded and largely owned by former US President Donald Trump, the platform brands itself as a defender of
British monarchy’s Crown Estate profits hit record £1.1 billion amid booming offshore wind sector
The British monarchy’s legacy portfolio of land and property holdings has seen an unprecedented increase in profits, reaching a record £1.1 billion. This surge is primarily attributed to the booming offshore wind sector, which has significantly contributed to the Crown