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## Posts

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- [Can Europe recharge its battery industry?](https://srmarketing.org/can-europe-recharge-its-battery-industry/) - Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
- [I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why](https://srmarketing.org/i-asked-my-husband-to-pay-into-my-pension-when-we-had-a-child-heres-why/) - Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
- [I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why](https://srmarketing.org/i-asked-my-husband-to-pay-into-my-pension-when-we-had-a-child-heres-why-2/) - Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
- [Are interest rates on the way up again?](https://srmarketing.org/are-interest-rates-on-the-way-up-again/) - As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.
- [Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans](https://srmarketing.org/watch-three-times-trump-has-promised-money-to-americans/) - The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.
- [Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%](https://srmarketing.org/labour-mayors-in-england-vow-to-cap-tourist-tax-at-5/) - Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.
- [Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet](https://srmarketing.org/alstom-to-build-new-battery-electric-train-fleet/) - The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.
- [When a Dragon gives you a helping hand](https://srmarketing.org/when-a-dragon-gives-you-a-helping-hand/) - When a Dragon gives you a helping hand
- [Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate](https://srmarketing.org/oil-gas-and-borrowing-costs-surge-as-fears-over-middle-east-escalate/) - The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.
- [Primark introduces home delivery](https://srmarketing.org/primark-introduces-home-delivery/) - Primark has said it plans to launch a home delivery service in Britain, four years after it made its first foray into e-commerce.
- [Air traffic chaos and compensation: 'Shutdown cost us more than £1,000'](https://srmarketing.org/air-traffic-chaos-and-compensation-shutdown-cost-us-more-than-1000/) - Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?
- [Air traffic chaos and compensation: 'Shutdown cost us more than £1,000'](https://srmarketing.org/air-traffic-chaos-and-compensation-shutdown-cost-us-more-than-1000-2/) - Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?
- [Primark finally set to launch home deliveries](https://srmarketing.org/primark-finally-set-to-launch-home-deliveries/) - The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.
- [England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax](https://srmarketing.org/englands-mayors-to-be-given-power-to-introduce-tourist-tax/) - The government is expected to detail how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
- [Buy now or wait and hope? Families face gamble on heating oil](https://srmarketing.org/buy-now-or-wait-and-hope-families-face-gamble-on-heating-oil/) - The price of heating oil has almost doubled in 12 months following the conflict in the Middle East.
- [Social supermarket reports hundreds of sign-ups](https://srmarketing.org/social-supermarket-reports-hundreds-of-sign-ups/) - Dartford Larder members pay £4.50 each week for items including unlimited fruit and vegetables.
- [Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham](https://srmarketing.org/tax-banks-to-give-some-households-energy-bill-cut-unions-tell-burnham/) - The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
- [Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham](https://srmarketing.org/tax-banks-to-give-some-households-energy-bill-cut-unions-tell-burnham-2/) - The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
- [AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?](https://srmarketing.org/ai-is-becoming-harder-to-control-can-humans-stay-in-charge/) - AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
- [The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses](https://srmarketing.org/the-one-thing-you-need-to-do-to-succeed-according-to-top-bosses/) - What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
- [Apple unveils its first folding iPhone](https://srmarketing.org/apple-unveils-its-first-folding-iphone/) - Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
- [Air traffic failure was avoidable, says Transport Secretary](https://srmarketing.org/air-traffic-failure-was-avoidable-says-transport-secretary/) - Heidi Alexander order an investigation into a glitch that has caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.
- [Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'](https://srmarketing.org/anthropic-researcher-believes-more-than-10-chance-ai-could-kill-all-humans/) - It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
- [Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs](https://srmarketing.org/sapporo-to-move-some-beer-production-from-canada-to-us-after-tariffs-2/) - The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite
- [Share Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%](https://srmarketing.org/share-energy-to-increase-electricity-prices-by-12-6/) - The supplier said the industry has faced "exceptional volatility" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.
- [Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher](https://srmarketing.org/petrol-prices-rise-by-5p-over-a-week-as-iran-war-sends-oil-higher/) - A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.
- [Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher](https://srmarketing.org/petrol-prices-rise-by-5p-over-a-week-as-iran-war-sends-oil-higher-2/) - A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.
- [Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests](https://srmarketing.org/learner-drivers-still-waiting-20-weeks-to-book-tests/) - The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
- [US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes](https://srmarketing.org/us-to-ban-imports-of-some-canadian-alcohol-dairy-goods-and-motorbikes/) - It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
- [Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'](https://srmarketing.org/anthropic-safety-researcher-says-more-than-10-chance-ai-could-kill-all-humans/) - It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
- [More flights delayed after hundreds cancelled by air traffic control glitch](https://srmarketing.org/more-flights-delayed-after-hundreds-cancelled-by-air-traffic-control-glitch/) - Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
- [What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?](https://srmarketing.org/what-are-my-rights-if-my-flight-is-cancelled-or-delayed-7/) - Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?
- ['We were target of sinister heating oil theft and want to warn others'](https://srmarketing.org/we-were-target-of-sinister-heating-oil-theft-and-want-to-warn-others/) - A charity is warning about the risk of home heating oil thefts after falling victim to the crime.
- [Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the earth with £14k](https://srmarketing.org/cowboy-builder-tore-my-home-apart-and-disappeared-off-the-face-of-the-earth-with-14k/) - Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".
- [Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist](https://srmarketing.org/singaporean-man-pleads-guilty-in-us-to-massive-crypto-heist/) - Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.
- [US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods](https://srmarketing.org/us-slaps-import-ban-on-canadian-alcohol-and-other-goods/) - It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
- [Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?](https://srmarketing.org/should-promotion-depend-on-how-workers-use-ai/) - More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
- [I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why](https://srmarketing.org/im-27-and-ive-already-written-my-will-heres-why/) - For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.
- [I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why](https://srmarketing.org/im-27-and-ive-already-written-my-will-heres-why-2/) - For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.
- [OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours](https://srmarketing.org/openai-says-it-cracked-90-year-old-maths-problem-in-88-hours/) - OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
- [Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs](https://srmarketing.org/sapporo-to-move-some-beer-production-from-canada-to-us-after-tariffs/) - The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite
- [Heathrow and Gatwick among airports hit by air traffic control problems](https://srmarketing.org/heathrow-and-gatwick-among-airports-hit-by-air-traffic-control-problems/) - Departures from a number of airports have been affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
- [Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs](https://srmarketing.org/carney-says-us-trade-war-will-come-at-a-cost-as-canada-strikes-back-on-tariffs/) - Canada's levies - as high as 50% - will apply to nearly $20bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts.
- [Welcome to AI Autumn](https://srmarketing.org/welcome-to-ai-autumn/) - In the September 7 edition of The Insider newsletter, managing editor Gretchen Gavett writes on what’s next for HBR’s coverage of AI, shares new insights about blue ocean strategy, and more.
- [Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed](https://srmarketing.org/borrowers-expecting-mortgage-rates-to-drop-have-hopes-dashed/) - Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.
- [Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed](https://srmarketing.org/borrowers-expecting-mortgage-rates-to-drop-have-hopes-dashed-2/) - Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.
- [What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans](https://srmarketing.org/what-tariffs-will-really-cost-canadians-and-americans/) - Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?
- [Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands](https://srmarketing.org/argentina-to-file-criminal-case-against-oil-company-operating-in-falklands/) - The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
- [A Leading Restaurateur on What It Takes to Scale a Winning Culture](https://srmarketing.org/a-leading-restaurateur-on-what-it-takes-to-scale-a-winning-culture/) - A conversation with Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer on the principles he sticks to when growing an organization.
- ['Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work](https://srmarketing.org/tirana-teeth-albania-hopes-to-be-the-new-turkey-for-dental-work/) - The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
- [UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece](https://srmarketing.org/uks-third-biggest-taxpayer-to-leave-for-greece/) - Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.
- [Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims](https://srmarketing.org/scammers-demand-ransoms-from-instagram-users-over-fake-copyright-claims/) - Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.
- ['JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry'](https://srmarketing.org/jlr-job-cuts-a-cause-for-uncertainty-and-worry/) - Experts say they worry it could limit the company's ability to innovate in the future.
- [Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect](https://srmarketing.org/canada-braces-for-prolonged-trade-war-as-counter-tariffs-on-us-take-effect/) - The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
- [Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US](https://srmarketing.org/trump-threatens-to-stop-sale-of-canadian-bombardier-jets-in-us/) - The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.
- ['I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions](https://srmarketing.org/i-performed-on-stage-to-get-my-first-job-the-firms-turning-recruitment-into-competitions/) - Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?
- [AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss](https://srmarketing.org/ai-cancer-cures-slowed-by-chip-shortage-says-uks-biggest-tech-boss/) - The head of chip designer Arm says modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer cannot be done now, but computers are "going to solve it".
- [Food price cap plans giving farmer 'sleepless nights'](https://srmarketing.org/food-price-cap-plans-giving-farmer-sleepless-nights/) - East Lothian farmer Jamie Wyllie says he's worried costs will get passed down the line to the food producers.
- [Investigators begin work on why cargo plane overran Miami runway](https://srmarketing.org/investigators-begin-work-on-why-cargo-plane-overran-miami-runway/) - Five people died and five others were injured as the Amazon plane overshot the runway after landing at Miami International Airport.
- [Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling](https://srmarketing.org/next-wins-key-appeal-to-overturn-30m-equal-pay-ruling/) - A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.
- [Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises](https://srmarketing.org/faisal-islam-chancellors-attempts-to-boost-vibes-may-limit-tax-rises/) - The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.
- [Why Jaguar Land Rover has decided change is needed](https://srmarketing.org/why-jaguar-land-rover-has-decided-change-is-needed/) - Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.
- [AI Can Enhance Every Stage of Teamwork—Under Two Conditions](https://srmarketing.org/ai-can-enhance-every-stage-of-teamwork-under-two-conditions/) - Intentionally incorporating AI before, during, and after meetings leads to better group outcomes, according to a new analysis.
- [Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs](https://srmarketing.org/jaguar-land-rover-to-cut-4000-jobs/) - The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.
- [Pre-loved uniforms save families £69, says charity](https://srmarketing.org/pre-loved-uniforms-save-families-69-says-charity/) - Clothing Coventry has helped provide thousands of children with second-hand school uniform.
- [Cost of living on many minds ahead of Manx election](https://srmarketing.org/cost-of-living-on-many-minds-ahead-of-manx-election/) - Residents, businesses and charities are focused on the economy ahead of the general election.
- [How long could you manage on £3 of food a day?](https://srmarketing.org/how-long-could-you-manage-on-3-of-food-a-day/) - It wants people to experience what it is like for people facing food insecurity.
- [Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation](https://srmarketing.org/australians-will-be-able-to-switch-off-social-media-algorithms-under-planned-legislation/) - Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.
- [China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy](https://srmarketing.org/china-to-pump-54bn-into-state-banks-and-insurers-to-boost-economy/) - It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.
- [Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport](https://srmarketing.org/five-dead-after-amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-at-miami-airport/) - Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire, officials say.
- [Chancellor to unveil growth plan with £150m fund for northern firms](https://srmarketing.org/chancellor-to-unveil-growth-plan-with-150m-fund-for-northern-firms/) - John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.
- [The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam](https://srmarketing.org/the-70-refund-letter-that-isnt-a-scam/) - About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.
- [The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam](https://srmarketing.org/the-70-refund-letter-that-isnt-a-scam-2/) - About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.
- [Fuel duty proposal withdrawn after discussions](https://srmarketing.org/fuel-duty-proposal-withdrawn-after-discussions/) - Deputy Lucy Stephenson had wanted to cut the tax by 10p a litre for three months.
- [Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected](https://srmarketing.org/minister-to-meet-jaguar-land-rover-boss-as-thousands-of-job-cuts-expected/) - The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.
- [Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda](https://srmarketing.org/why-a-famous-montreal-sandwich-shop-has-been-forced-to-swap-its-soda/) - Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.
- [Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption](https://srmarketing.org/aviation-faces-hotter-stormier-skies-and-passengers-might-have-to-accept-more-disruption/) - Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
- [Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption](https://srmarketing.org/aviation-faces-hotter-stormier-skies-and-passengers-might-have-to-accept-more-disruption-2/) - Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
- [Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts](https://srmarketing.org/jaguar-land-rover-confirms-planned-job-cuts/) - The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.
- [Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts](https://srmarketing.org/jaguar-land-rover-confirms-planned-job-cuts-2/) - The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.
- [Live music to raise cash for Christmas dinners](https://srmarketing.org/live-music-to-raise-cash-for-christmas-dinners/) - Proceeds from the event help fund Christmas for families struggling financially in the South East.
- [How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?](https://srmarketing.org/how-much-can-canada-fight-back-in-its-trade-war-with-the-us/) - The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.
- [Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says](https://srmarketing.org/flight-price-rises-due-to-foolish-leaders-starting-wars-virgins-branson-says/) - Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.
- [1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca](https://srmarketing.org/1986-manchesters-second-hand-fashion-mecca/) - Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.
- [Surprisingly strong US jobs figures fuel rate rise bets](https://srmarketing.org/surprisingly-strong-us-jobs-figures-fuel-rate-rise-bets/) - The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.
- [AI Is Blurring the Line Between Sales and Marketing](https://srmarketing.org/ai-is-blurring-the-line-between-sales-and-marketing/) - How companies can create a more integrated customer journey.
- [Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers](https://srmarketing.org/xbox-caps-cloud-gaming-at-15-hours-a-month-for-game-pass-subscribers/) - Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance
- [US diesel prices hit an all-time-high](https://srmarketing.org/us-diesel-prices-hit-an-all-time-high/) - Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
- [US diesel prices hit an all-time-high](https://srmarketing.org/us-diesel-prices-hit-an-all-time-high-2/) - Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
- [Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister warns](https://srmarketing.org/stock-up-on-food-to-prepare-for-extreme-weather-minister-warns/) - Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
- [Firmus Energy customers face price increase](https://srmarketing.org/firmus-energy-customers-face-price-increase/) - Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.
- [Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs as water bills set for 42% rise](https://srmarketing.org/mum-says-no-fat-left-to-trim-on-household-costs-as-water-bills-set-for-42-rise/) - Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.
- [Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say](https://srmarketing.org/controversial-jackdaw-gas-field-set-to-be-approved-in-weeks-sources-say/) - The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
- [Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?](https://srmarketing.org/would-you-lie-to-get-a-birthday-freebie/) - We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.
- [Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?](https://srmarketing.org/would-you-lie-to-get-a-birthday-freebie-2/) - We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.
- [From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom](https://srmarketing.org/from-dog-fruit-to-darling-indias-avocado-boom/) - Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
- [Argentine leader says oil firms working off Falklands face sanctions](https://srmarketing.org/argentine-leader-says-oil-firms-working-off-falklands-face-sanctions/) - Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
- [Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs](https://srmarketing.org/volkswagen-board-approves-plan-to-cut-another-50000-jobs/) - The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.
- ['I lost my savings after a job interview scam'](https://srmarketing.org/i-lost-my-savings-after-a-job-interview-scam/) - Job seekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.
- [Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?](https://srmarketing.org/is-indias-internet-boom-running-into-an-undersea-problem/) - At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.
- [From cake to pizza: How to get the best birthday freebies (and why there's a catch)](https://srmarketing.org/from-cake-to-pizza-how-to-get-the-best-birthday-freebies-and-why-theres-a-catch/) - Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
- [From cake to pizza: How to get the best birthday freebies (and why there's a catch)](https://srmarketing.org/from-cake-to-pizza-how-to-get-the-best-birthday-freebies-and-why-theres-a-catch-2/) - Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
- [Watch: Trump $1 commemorative coin goes on sale](https://srmarketing.org/watch-trump-1-commemorative-coin-goes-on-sale/) - The US Mint began selling gold-coloured $1(£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary.
- [Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face](https://srmarketing.org/nvidia-strikes-12-9bn-deal-to-buy-ai-platform-hugging-face/) - The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.
- [Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century](https://srmarketing.org/trump-1-coin-makes-him-first-living-president-on-us-currency-in-a-century-2/) - The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
- [Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills](https://srmarketing.org/households-warned-gas-price-spike-could-pile-fresh-pressure-on-energy-bills/) - Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
- [Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills](https://srmarketing.org/households-warned-gas-price-spike-could-pile-fresh-pressure-on-energy-bills-2/) - Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
- [B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage](https://srmarketing.org/bq-and-five-guys-among-firms-that-paid-staff-below-minimum-wage/) - More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
- [Research: AI-Generated Ads Perform Worse Than Human-Made Ones—Even When Customers Can’t Tell Them Apart](https://srmarketing.org/research-ai-generated-ads-perform-worse-than-human-made-ones-even-when-customers-cant-tell-them-apart/) - AI can lower the cost of producing work that looks acceptable. But a study of 3,000 U.S. consumers shows that it may be less effective than marketers might think.
- [Festival hopes for more visitors amid cost rises](https://srmarketing.org/festival-hopes-for-more-visitors-amid-cost-rises/) - The festival, which includes workshops, takes place from 11 to 13 September and is in its 32nd year.
- [Free travel pilot scheme for young people approved](https://srmarketing.org/free-travel-pilot-scheme-for-young-people-approved/) - The 29-week scheme for those aged five to 18 will run from February and is expected to cost £7.6m.
- [How much should you give towards a leaving gift?](https://srmarketing.org/how-much-should-you-give-towards-a-leaving-gift/) - We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.
- [How much should you give towards a leaving gift?](https://srmarketing.org/how-much-should-you-give-towards-a-leaving-gift-2/) - We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.
- [Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says](https://srmarketing.org/heathrow-expansion-an-outdated-risk-mayor-says/) - Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
- [Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century](https://srmarketing.org/trump-1-coin-makes-him-first-living-president-on-us-currency-in-a-century/) - The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "In God we trust".
- [Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?](https://srmarketing.org/who-is-alejandro-betancourt-colourful-oil-baron-behind-us-venezuela-oil-deal/) - The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
- [Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one](https://srmarketing.org/uber-launches-uks-first-robotaxis-with-a-driver-heres-what-its-like-to-ride-in-one/) - The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
- [Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says](https://srmarketing.org/almost-half-of-households-do-not-see-benefits-of-economic-growth-report-says/) - Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
- [Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says](https://srmarketing.org/almost-half-of-households-do-not-see-benefits-of-economic-growth-report-says-2/) - Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
- ['I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections?](https://srmarketing.org/i-dont-even-like-them-how-much-should-you-give-to-office-gift-collections/) - Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
- ['I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections?](https://srmarketing.org/i-dont-even-like-them-how-much-should-you-give-to-office-gift-collections-2/) - Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
- ['We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'](https://srmarketing.org/weve-raided-this-shop-many-times-we-keep-finding-fake-cigarettes/) - There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
- [Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move](https://srmarketing.org/netherlands-moves-billions-in-gold-to-london-in-crisis-preparedness-move/) - The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
- [Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring](https://srmarketing.org/uber-to-cut-over-3000-jobs-in-major-global-restructuring/) - The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
- [Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK](https://srmarketing.org/lords-call-for-ai-kill-switch-powers-in-uk/) - Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
- [The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade](https://srmarketing.org/the-struggle-to-shut-down-the-illegal-tobacco-trade/) - There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
- [Range Rover launches first fully electric model](https://srmarketing.org/range-rover-launches-first-fully-electric-model-2/) - The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
- [Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night](https://srmarketing.org/faisal-islam-why-bond-market-wildfire-is-keeping-world-leaders-up-at-night/) - Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
- [Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway](https://srmarketing.org/former-boxer-to-host-annual-school-uniform-giveaway/) - Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.
- [What Happens When AI Starts Doing Business with AI?](https://srmarketing.org/what-happens-when-ai-starts-doing-business-with-ai/) - Companies need new rules for governing what agents can see, decide, and do.
- [VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders](https://srmarketing.org/vat-cuts-wont-lower-prices-for-customers-say-ni-hospitality-leaders/) - A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
- [Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?](https://srmarketing.org/why-are-uk-borrowing-costs-rising-and-what-does-it-mean-for-me-3/) - Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
- [Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?](https://srmarketing.org/why-are-uk-borrowing-costs-rising-and-what-does-it-mean-for-me-4/) - Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
- [Concern more horses being given up over rising costs](https://srmarketing.org/concern-more-horses-being-given-up-over-rising-costs/) - An Oxfordshire animal welfare charity says its Burford site is taking in 20 to 30 horses a month.
- [School uniform costs hit families, say charities](https://srmarketing.org/school-uniform-costs-hit-families-say-charities/) - New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.
- [Will new uniform rules save parents money?](https://srmarketing.org/will-new-uniform-rules-save-parents-money/) - A Fareham mum, a second-hand uniform bank and a Hampshire headteacher discuss the changes.
- [School opens uniform shop to sell items 'at cost'](https://srmarketing.org/school-opens-uniform-shop-to-sell-items-at-cost/) - The Winston Churchill School in Woking says the approach cuts £20 off the price of blazers.
- [Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group](https://srmarketing.org/fake-10-downing-street-listing-exposes-unfit-booking-com-says-consumer-group/) - Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
- [Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order](https://srmarketing.org/apple-maps-changes-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-after-trump-order/) - The move follows an order by President Donald Trump as part of Washington's trade spat with Canada.
- [Range Rover launches first fully electric model](https://srmarketing.org/range-rover-launches-first-fully-electric-model/) - The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
- [Will self-flying planes transform the skies?](https://srmarketing.org/will-self-flying-planes-transform-the-skies/) - Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
- [Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out](https://srmarketing.org/soft-launches-and-late-sittings-six-ways-to-get-cheaper-meals-out/) - The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.
- [Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out](https://srmarketing.org/soft-launches-and-late-sittings-six-ways-to-get-cheaper-meals-out-2/) - The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.
- [US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears](https://srmarketing.org/us-borrowing-costs-hit-fresh-highs-over-inflation-fears/) - The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.
- [Life is too expensive for too many - PM says](https://srmarketing.org/life-is-too-expensive-for-too-many-pm-says/) - Burnham said his government's first moves were designed to give people 'breathing space'.
- ['We can make this next decade better than the last'](https://srmarketing.org/we-can-make-this-next-decade-better-than-the-last/) - The new prime minister tells the Commons they can lift the prospects of all people in all places.
- [How to get a refund when using your credit card](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-get-a-refund-when-using-your-credit-card/) - Consumer expert Harry Kind explains how you can get your money back.
- [UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget](https://srmarketing.org/uk-long-term-borrowing-costs-highest-since-1998-ahead-of-october-budget/) - Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
- [What in the World](https://srmarketing.org/what-in-the-world-2/) - Data suggests women make higher returns
- [Ikea cuts prices in bid to woo cash-strapped customers](https://srmarketing.org/ikea-cuts-prices-in-bid-to-woo-cash-strapped-customers/) - The Swedish furniture retailer is cutting prices across a range of products, including the popular Billy bookcase.
- [Ikea cuts prices in bid to woo cash-strapped customers](https://srmarketing.org/ikea-cuts-prices-in-bid-to-woo-cash-strapped-customers-2/) - The Swedish furniture retailer is cutting prices across a range of products, including the popular Billy bookcase.
- [What to do if you've been scammed](https://srmarketing.org/what-to-do-if-youve-been-scammed/) - Consumer Expert Harry Kind explains how you could get you money back if you have been scammed.
- [Swinney to cut number of health boards in efficiency drive](https://srmarketing.org/swinney-to-cut-number-of-health-boards-in-efficiency-drive/) - Scotland's 14 health boards could be merged into two for the mainland, with different arrangements for the islands.
- [Children sleeping on piles of clothes, says charity](https://srmarketing.org/children-sleeping-on-piles-of-clothes-says-charity/) - A Peterborough charity says hundreds of children in the city are living in bed poverty.
- [I'm on a mission to convince people to work less](https://srmarketing.org/im-on-a-mission-to-convince-people-to-work-less/) - Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.
- [Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'](https://srmarketing.org/hospitality-wants-permanent-vat-cut-not-gimmick/) - Hospitality sector members call for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended.
- [B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' over tourist tax](https://srmarketing.org/bb-boss-fears-uneven-playing-field-over-tourist-tax/) - The introduction of a tourism levy in North Yorkshire is currently under consideration.
- ['Rare' council underspend to help with cost of living](https://srmarketing.org/rare-council-underspend-to-help-with-cost-of-living/) - The council spent £20m less than expected last year.
- [How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debut](https://srmarketing.org/how-shein-lost-its-shine-ahead-of-long-awaited-stock-market-debut/) - The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
- [Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen](https://srmarketing.org/japan-inc-is-betting-big-on-india-as-china-risks-deepen/) - Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.
- [Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges](https://srmarketing.org/amazon-rigged-billions-in-ad-pricing-lawsuit-from-states-and-us-watchdog-alleges/) - Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
- [Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan](https://srmarketing.org/kushner-states-regret-over-world-cup-sell-off-plan/) - Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted.
- [Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years](https://srmarketing.org/victoria-beckhams-company-makes-its-first-profit-after-18-years/) - Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.
- [AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20](https://srmarketing.org/ai-could-cause-global-economic-downturn-andrew-bailey-warns-g20/) - The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.
- [Building an Elastic Enterprise for Human-Agent Collaboration](https://srmarketing.org/building-an-elastic-enterprise-for-human-agent-collaboration/) - Sponsor content from Google Cloud Consulting.
- [Designing Experiences That Drive Results](https://srmarketing.org/designing-experiences-that-drive-results/) - An HBR Executive Masterclass with researcher and author Marcus Buckingham.
- [How Japan’s Oldest Companies Navigate Uncertainty](https://srmarketing.org/how-japans-oldest-companies-navigate-uncertainty/) - Five practices legacy companies in Japan have followed to build resilience amid volatility.
- [The Store Isn’t Dead—but the Merchant Model Is](https://srmarketing.org/the-store-isnt-dead-but-the-merchant-model-is/) - Retailers need to stop owning so much inventory risk and start operating more like platforms.
- [You Need to Understand Your Employees’ Caregiving Responsibilities](https://srmarketing.org/you-need-to-understand-your-employees-caregiving-responsibilities/) - Awareness can lead to more well-being, productivity, and enjoyment at work, higher commitment and retention, and even more rewarding and meaningful family lives.
- [Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan](https://srmarketing.org/business-groups-urge-swinney-to-scrap-ineffective-food-price-cap-plan/) - More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
- [How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border](https://srmarketing.org/how-the-us-canada-trade-war-is-being-felt-on-both-sides-of-the-border/) - The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
- ['My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites](https://srmarketing.org/my-parents-wont-lend-me-10k-but-helped-my-brother-when-families-play-financial-favourites/) - So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
- ['My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites](https://srmarketing.org/my-parents-wont-lend-me-10k-but-helped-my-brother-when-families-play-financial-favourites-2/) - So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
- [School uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma'](https://srmarketing.org/school-uniform-swap-shop-saves-money-and-tackles-second-hand-clothes-stigma/) - A free initiative which started with one school four years ago now has more than 200 involved.
- [Fundraiser launched to secure crafting shop future](https://srmarketing.org/fundraiser-launched-to-secure-crafting-shop-future/) - "We don't want to give up, we want to keep making this work," say the owners.
- [Barber offers free back-to-school haircuts](https://srmarketing.org/barber-offers-free-back-to-school-haircuts/) - Guildford barber Sid Gumbrell says he wants to give back and help parents with the cost of living.
- [Trump says US has 'historic' deal to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil](https://srmarketing.org/trump-says-us-has-historic-deal-to-control-65bn-barrels-of-venezuelas-oil/) - The agreement would grant the US majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump said.
- [Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline](https://srmarketing.org/wife-of-man-who-died-after-turbulence-sues-airline/) - Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
- [Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says](https://srmarketing.org/fed-has-work-to-do-if-price-rises-dont-ease-for-americans-warsh-says/) - Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.
- [Gatwick Airport facing water outage after main burst](https://srmarketing.org/gatwick-airport-facing-water-outage-after-main-burst/) - SES Water says it is working to repair a burst main which is affecting supply to the airport.
- [Gatwick Airport facing water outage after main burst](https://srmarketing.org/gatwick-airport-facing-water-outage-after-main-burst-2/) - SES Water says it is working to repair a burst main which is affecting supply to the airport.
- [How McDonald’s Is Adapting to a Changing Economy](https://srmarketing.org/how-mcdonalds-is-adapting-to-a-changing-economy/) - McDonald’s CEO & Chairman Chris Kempczinski on implementing a new strategy at a company with 63 million global daily customers.
- [AI Transformation Requires Redesigning Work, Not Cutting Roles](https://srmarketing.org/ai-transformation-requires-redesigning-work-not-cutting-roles/) - If leaders default to headcount reduction, the result will be an organization that is smaller but not smarter.
- ['Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown](https://srmarketing.org/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown-2/) - A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
- [SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19% from October](https://srmarketing.org/sse-airtricity-to-increase-gas-prices-by-19-from-october/) - The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.
- ['Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users](https://srmarketing.org/not-far-enough-us-parents-and-teens-on-metas-new-limits-for-young-users/) - As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
- [Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims](https://srmarketing.org/selena-gomez-pushes-back-against-frivolous-fraud-claims/) - Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.
- [What do you spend too much on?](https://srmarketing.org/what-do-you-spend-too-much-on/) - Shoppers in central London reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.
- [What do you spend too much on?](https://srmarketing.org/what-do-you-spend-too-much-on-2/) - Shoppers in central London reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.
- [I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden](https://srmarketing.org/i-used-to-live-in-a-quiet-area-now-a-data-centre-overlooks-my-garden/) - With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.
- [Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning](https://srmarketing.org/matt-lucas-and-hugh-bonneville-among-actors-calling-for-law-on-ai-voice-cloning/) - The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
- [Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules](https://srmarketing.org/trump-administration-illegally-retaliated-against-anthropic-judge-rules/) - The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.
- [Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing](https://srmarketing.org/overcooked-why-robotic-pizza-makers-are-failing/) - A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
- [Selena Gomez pushes back against 'absurd' fraud claims](https://srmarketing.org/selena-gomez-pushes-back-against-absurd-fraud-claims/) - Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.
- [Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error](https://srmarketing.org/military-veterans-told-they-owe-thousands-of-pounds-over-clerical-error/) - Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.
- [Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error](https://srmarketing.org/military-veterans-told-they-owe-thousands-of-pounds-over-clerical-error-2/) - Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.
- [I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction](https://srmarketing.org/i-was-spending-700-a-month-how-i-beat-my-late-night-shopping-addiction/) - Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.
- ['Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown](https://srmarketing.org/cowboy-builders-targeted-in-new-government-clampdown/) - A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
- [Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans](https://srmarketing.org/sports-direct-founder-attacks-burnhams-populist-high-street-plans/) - In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
- [Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers](https://srmarketing.org/hackers-steal-data-from-millions-of-airport-customers/) - About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.
- [What does the Meta settlement mean for the UK? Five things we learned](https://srmarketing.org/what-does-the-meta-settlement-mean-for-the-uk-five-things-we-learned/) - Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
- [One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review](https://srmarketing.org/one-in-eight-young-people-still-out-of-work-or-education-ahead-of-major-review/) - Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
- [Our Favorite Management Tips on Learning from Failure](https://srmarketing.org/our-favorite-management-tips-on-learning-from-failure/) - A curated list from one of HBR’s most popular newsletters.
- [Much-loved ice cream shop to close after 106 years](https://srmarketing.org/much-loved-ice-cream-shop-to-close-after-106-years/) - The family-run shop has been a fixture in Brislington, Bristol since the 1920s.
- ['End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years](https://srmarketing.org/end-of-an-era-for-ice-cream-shop-open-106-years/) - The Tarr family say they are "devastated" to announce they will have to close due to rising costs.
- [Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills](https://srmarketing.org/want-your-job-application-to-stand-out-employers-say-they-look-for-these-skills-2/) - Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
- [Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home](https://srmarketing.org/experts-five-tips-to-make-a-rented-property-feel-like-home/) - Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.
- [Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home](https://srmarketing.org/experts-five-tips-to-make-a-rented-property-feel-like-home-2/) - Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.
- [Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills](https://srmarketing.org/want-your-job-application-to-stand-out-employers-say-they-look-for-these-skills/) - Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
- [Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know](https://srmarketing.org/plug-in-solar-panels-are-coming-to-a-shop-near-you-heres-what-to-know/) - The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
- [Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know](https://srmarketing.org/plug-in-solar-panels-are-coming-to-a-shop-near-you-heres-what-to-know-2/) - The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
- [Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety](https://srmarketing.org/metas-18bn-settlement-may-hasten-reckoning-for-social-media-on-child-safety/) - Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
- ['Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink](https://srmarketing.org/ironing-board-seats-to-be-replaced-on-thameslink-2/) - Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
- [Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1bn to settle social media case](https://srmarketing.org/meta-agrees-to-pay-up-to-17-1bn-to-settle-social-media-case/) - The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.
- [Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays](https://srmarketing.org/reform-proposes-30-tax-rebate-for-hmrc-phone-delays/) - People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
- [Inside McDonald’s New Strategy](https://srmarketing.org/inside-mcdonalds-new-strategy/) - An HBR Executive Live conversation with McDonald’s Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski.
- [Research: To Get Employees to Use a Benefit, Make Signing Up a Little Harder](https://srmarketing.org/research-to-get-employees-to-use-a-benefit-make-signing-up-a-little-harder/) - Adding a small, meaningful amount of friction at sign-up can improve follow-through on behaviors that require ongoing effort.
- [A Formula for Calculating Your Company’s Geopolitical Exposure](https://srmarketing.org/a-formula-for-calculating-your-companys-geopolitical-exposure/) - The organizations that do the math will be several moves ahead.
- ['Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink](https://srmarketing.org/ironing-board-seats-to-be-replaced-on-thameslink/) - Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
- [Why we should all get used to high household energy bills](https://srmarketing.org/why-we-should-all-get-used-to-high-household-energy-bills/) - The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
- [Why we should all get used to high household energy bills](https://srmarketing.org/why-we-should-all-get-used-to-high-household-energy-bills-2/) - The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
- [Energy prices to rise to three-year high](https://srmarketing.org/energy-prices-to-rise-to-three-year-high/) - Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years
- [Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October](https://srmarketing.org/household-energy-bills-to-hit-three-year-high-as-ofgem-announces-4-rise-from-october/) - A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
- ['Social supermarket' to take over vacant shop](https://srmarketing.org/social-supermarket-to-take-over-vacant-shop/) - SE Kitchen will open a third shop, adding to the social enterprise's units in Ashford and Ramsgate.
- [Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China](https://srmarketing.org/why-tesla-has-been-caught-up-in-a-massive-car-recall-in-china/) - The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.
- [Musk's rocket firm SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility](https://srmarketing.org/musks-rocket-firm-spacex-to-build-100bn-launch-facility/) - It will be the firm's biggest site yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029.
- [AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin](https://srmarketing.org/ai-gold-rush-draws-crypto-firms-away-from-bitcoin/) - The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.
- [Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal](https://srmarketing.org/firms-scramble-for-battery-power-in-spain-and-portugal/) - After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
- [Back to school: How to save on uniform costs](https://srmarketing.org/back-to-school-how-to-save-on-uniform-costs/) - From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
- [Back to school: How to save on uniform costs](https://srmarketing.org/back-to-school-how-to-save-on-uniform-costs-2/) - From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
- [Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high](https://srmarketing.org/winter-energy-prices-expected-to-rise-to-three-year-high/) - Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
- [Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?](https://srmarketing.org/who-does-iran-trade-with-and-what-could-trumps-economic-d-day-mean/) - Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
- [What Slows Innovation Down](https://srmarketing.org/what-slows-innovation-down/) - In the August 24 edition of The Insider newsletter, managing editor Gretchen Gavett writes on how AI can actually deepen human bottlenecks, becoming a conversation steward, and more.
- [Do Your B2B Customers See the Value You Deliver?](https://srmarketing.org/do-your-b2b-customers-see-the-value-you-deliver/) - Identify what you’re doing for customers, and embed that value quantification into the sales process.
- [More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years](https://srmarketing.org/more-than-70000-social-and-affordable-homes-to-be-built-across-england-over-10-years/) - Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
- [Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation](https://srmarketing.org/jersey-earnings-rise-by-1-2-after-inflation/) - Statistics Jersey says the increase is "slightly lower" than the long-term annual average.
- [How People Without Formal Power Gain Influence](https://srmarketing.org/how-people-without-formal-power-gain-influence/) - A conversation with author and entrepreneur Pamela Meyer on five ways executives can indirectly assert themselves.
- [OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death](https://srmarketing.org/onlyfans-owner-was-paid-over-700m-before-his-death/) - The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.
- [The Gurkha families fighting for their pensions](https://srmarketing.org/the-gurkha-families-fighting-for-their-pensions/) - Gurkhas who retired before 1997 receive far less than their British Army counterparts.
- [Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider](https://srmarketing.org/drought-leaves-barely-any-apples-to-make-cider/) - Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
- [Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts](https://srmarketing.org/songs-created-by-ai-banned-from-australias-music-charts/) - The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
- [Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget/) - Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
- [Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget-2/) - Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
- [How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump](https://srmarketing.org/how-canada-could-hit-back-to-hurt-the-us-economy-and-trump/) - What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute?
- [Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles](https://srmarketing.org/nearly-three-million-teslas-recalled-in-china-over-hidden-door-handles/) - Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
- ['What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips](https://srmarketing.org/what-you-see-is-what-you-pay-why-some-us-restaurants-are-banning-tips/) - Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
- [New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?](https://srmarketing.org/new-10p-coin-enters-circulation-will-you-spot-one/) - The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
- [New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?](https://srmarketing.org/new-10p-coin-enters-circulation-will-you-spot-one-2/) - The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
- [70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan](https://srmarketing.org/70000-social-and-affordable-homes-to-be-built-across-england-as-part-of-39bn-plan/) - Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
- [US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate](https://srmarketing.org/us-canada-trade-war-escalates-as-trump-threatens-tariff-hike-on-autos-after-carney-vows-to-retaliate/) - Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
- [Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris](https://srmarketing.org/manga-inspired-theme-park-to-be-built-near-paris/) - The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
- [Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailment](https://srmarketing.org/rail-companies-sued-for-5m-over-oil-spill-caused-by-derailment/) - More than 400,000 litres of fuel spilled in the area causing an "environmental disaster".
- [Coin hidden in 1971 earns finder free pint of beer](https://srmarketing.org/coin-hidden-in-1971-earns-finder-free-pint-of-beer/) - The card, discovered by Ellie Mead in Bicester, promised "one pint best beer if penny returned".
- [Demand soars for free school uniform, says charity](https://srmarketing.org/demand-soars-for-free-school-uniform-says-charity/) - Doreen's repurposes old uniforms and gives them to families in Hull and East Yorkshire for free.
- [The Right Way to Deliver Bad Earnings News](https://srmarketing.org/the-right-way-to-deliver-bad-earnings-news/) - IBM’s letter to investors about second quarter earnings shows the challenges of timing disclosure—and offers five lessons for leaders.
- [How to Spot a Toxic Leader—Before Hiring Them](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-spot-a-toxic-leader-before-hiring-them/) - Six steps to help hiring managers evaluate candidates’ interpersonal skills.
- [Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests](https://srmarketing.org/graduate-job-vacancies-drop-by-almost-50-in-a-year-survey-suggests/) - Job site Adzuna said the number of graduate vacancies was the lowest since 2016
- [Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns](https://srmarketing.org/iran-faces-economic-d-day-us-treasury-secretary-warns/) - Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
- ['Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war](https://srmarketing.org/half-my-business-will-be-gone-firms-in-canada-and-us-fear-trade-war/) - Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
- [CrossCountry train services resume after outage](https://srmarketing.org/crosscountry-train-services-resume-after-outage/) - It follows major national rail disruption at the weekend.
- [CrossCountry train services resume after outage](https://srmarketing.org/crosscountry-train-services-resume-after-outage-2/) - It follows major national rail disruption at the weekend.
- [Kids food scheme set to grow after 'crazy' support](https://srmarketing.org/kids-food-scheme-set-to-grow-after-crazy-support/) - The Grumpy Cook in Hastings is set to expand its scheme after receiving £30,000 in donations.
- [Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles](https://srmarketing.org/nearly-3-million-teslas-recalled-in-china-over-hidden-door-handles/) - Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
- [Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debut](https://srmarketing.org/shein-aims-for-almost-27bn-valuation-in-1-september-stock-market-debut/) - The valuation is much lower than $100bn reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022.
- [Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated](https://srmarketing.org/review-launched-into-how-pub-and-hotel-business-rates-calculated/) - The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
- ['I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents](https://srmarketing.org/i-didnt-speak-the-queens-english-why-people-worry-about-their-accents/) - A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.
- [Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games](https://srmarketing.org/why-students-are-being-paid-2000-to-play-computer-games/) - Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.
- [CrossCountry cancels UK services after power cut](https://srmarketing.org/crosscountry-cancels-uk-services-after-power-cut/) - Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
- [Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam](https://srmarketing.org/les-used-a-qr-code-to-download-a-parking-app-but-it-was-a-scam/) - Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.
- [Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state as Carney says countries in trade war](https://srmarketing.org/trump-says-canada-wants-benefits-of-being-us-state-as-carney-says-countries-in-trade-war/) - Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.
- [Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions](https://srmarketing.org/mayors-to-get-powers-to-overrule-local-councils-on-planning-decisions/) - Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
- [Cyber attack shut down small power plant](https://srmarketing.org/cyber-attack-shut-down-small-power-plant/) - The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.
- [Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says](https://srmarketing.org/struggling-households-need-more-help-with-bills-energy-industry-says-2/) - Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.
- [Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says](https://srmarketing.org/struggling-households-need-more-help-with-bills-energy-industry-says/) - Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.
- [Taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike](https://srmarketing.org/taxi-drivers-urge-council-to-agree-8-fare-hike/) - Taxi fares could rise by 8% to help drivers combat rising fuel prices and the cost of living.
- [Not 'poor enough': Do people use London's pay-it-forward schemes?](https://srmarketing.org/not-poor-enough-do-people-use-londons-pay-it-forward-schemes/) - The schemes are in place to help people who are struggling with the cost of living.
- [Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?](https://srmarketing.org/watch-how-does-the-us-national-debt-affect-consumers-around-the-world/) - The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
- [US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived](https://srmarketing.org/us-borrowing-costs-rise-as-attempts-to-ease-rates-prove-short-lived/) - Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.
- [Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says](https://srmarketing.org/canada-should-fight-as-us-trade-deadline-looms-manitoba-premier-says/) - Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.
- [What Separates AI Agents That Ship to Production from Those That Don’t](https://srmarketing.org/what-separates-ai-agents-that-ship-to-production-from-those-that-dont/) - Sponsor content from AWS and Arize.
- [The Missing Piece of Your Transformation Strategy](https://srmarketing.org/the-missing-piece-of-your-transformation-strategy/) - Companies are increasingly dependent on a complex network of suppliers and other partners, but they aren’t significantly engaging them in their strategy work.
- [The Science of Developing Creative Talent](https://srmarketing.org/the-science-of-developing-creative-talent/) - An analysis of 15 years of data on more than 4,200 musicians and hundreds of labels points to three factors that help creative careers thrive.
- [Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs](https://srmarketing.org/royal-mail-misses-delivery-targets-again-but-hails-encouraging-signs/) - The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.
- [UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget](https://srmarketing.org/uk-borrows-more-than-expected-in-july-as-healey-prepares-for-first-budget/) - Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'
- [Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño](https://srmarketing.org/panama-canal-to-cut-number-of-ships-passing-through-due-to-el-nino/) - The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
- [Couples share their biggest money disagreements](https://srmarketing.org/couples-share-their-biggest-money-disagreements-2/) - Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"
- [Couples share their biggest money disagreements](https://srmarketing.org/couples-share-their-biggest-money-disagreements/) - Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"
- [The town whose council wants migrants to move in](https://srmarketing.org/the-town-whose-council-wants-migrants-to-move-in/) - Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
- [How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?](https://srmarketing.org/how-much-could-trumps-economic-d-day-hurt-iran/) - Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
- [Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells](https://srmarketing.org/why-the-us-economy-is-ringing-alarm-bells/) - The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
- [How landscape gardening is being electrified](https://srmarketing.org/how-landscape-gardening-is-being-electrified/) - The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
- [Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?](https://srmarketing.org/millennials-are-struggling-to-buy-a-home-but-is-it-actually-getting-easier-2/) - Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
- [Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?](https://srmarketing.org/millennials-are-struggling-to-buy-a-home-but-is-it-actually-getting-easier/) - Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
- [Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell](https://srmarketing.org/stifling-heat-and-broken-toilets-tui-river-cruise-passengers-tell-of-their-holiday-hell/) - Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.
- [Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries](https://srmarketing.org/trump-vows-tougher-economic-measures-on-iran-and-supporting-countries/) - It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
- [Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back](https://srmarketing.org/walmart-sales-under-strain-as-us-shoppers-pull-back-2/) - High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years
- [Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back](https://srmarketing.org/walmart-sales-under-strain-as-us-shoppers-pull-back/) - High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years
- [Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory](https://srmarketing.org/bernard-matthews-confirms-closure-of-derby-factory/) - Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.
- [Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships](https://srmarketing.org/reform-uk-proposes-tax-rebates-for-firms-to-boost-apprenticeships/) - Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".
- [Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog](https://srmarketing.org/danone-e1bn-takeover-of-huel-approved-by-watchdog/) - French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.
- [4 Steps to Transform the “Middle Office” with AI](https://srmarketing.org/4-steps-to-transform-the-middle-office-with-ai/) - Most companies overlook the opportunities for AI to improve exception-heavy tasks such as contract reviews, risk management, and compliance.
- [Thousands helped with back to school costs](https://srmarketing.org/thousands-helped-with-back-to-school-costs/) - More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.
- [Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday](https://srmarketing.org/illegal-drip-pricing-could-add-thousands-to-the-cost-of-your-holiday/) - The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.
- [Wirral families supported with cost of school uniforms](https://srmarketing.org/wirral-families-supported-with-cost-of-school-uniforms/) - For the past 14 years, Wirral Free Uniforms for Schools (FUSS) has provided good quality school uniforms for free, as many parents struggle to afford new uniforms for the coming term.
- [Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel](https://srmarketing.org/travelodge-boss-resigns-as-chain-tackles-security-after-sex-assault-at-hotel/) - Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
- [Little Moons co-founder: Your product doesn't have to be perfect to launch](https://srmarketing.org/little-moons-co-founder-your-product-doesnt-have-to-be-perfect-to-launch/) - Vivien Wong shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.
- [Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison](https://srmarketing.org/founder-of-collapsed-chinese-property-giant-evergrande-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/) - Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
- [Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran](https://srmarketing.org/trump-threatens-tremendous-economic-consequences-on-any-country-helping-iran/) - It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
- [Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky](https://srmarketing.org/canada-and-us-say-they-are-finalising-a-trade-deal-but-details-remain-murky-2/) - Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
- [India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market](https://srmarketing.org/indias-gen-z-are-driving-up-a-mega-boom-in-its-beauty-market/) - E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.
- [I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how](https://srmarketing.org/i-quit-my-80000-job-to-make-ice-cream-heres-how/) - The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.
- [US long-term borrowing costs ease after government steps in](https://srmarketing.org/us-long-term-borrowing-costs-ease-after-government-steps-in/) - It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.
- [Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky](https://srmarketing.org/canada-and-us-say-they-are-finalising-a-trade-deal-but-details-remain-murky/) - Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
- [81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown](https://srmarketing.org/81000-warning-letters-sent-to-crypto-holders-in-hmrc-tax-crackdown/) - According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.
- [Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close](https://srmarketing.org/trump-pauses-new-tariffs-on-canada-for-three-days-saying-deal-close/) - The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.
- [US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds](https://srmarketing.org/us-retail-giant-receives-1bn-boost-from-tariff-refunds/) - The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
- [Monzo down as some users unable to make card payments or transfers](https://srmarketing.org/monzo-down-as-some-users-unable-to-make-card-payments-or-transfers/) - The digital bank said it was "rolling out a fix and moving quickly" to get the service working again
- [Track defect found near derailment site - report](https://srmarketing.org/track-defect-found-near-derailment-site-report/) - Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.
- [Is Your Organizational Culture Too Nice?](https://srmarketing.org/is-your-organizational-culture-too-nice/) - When leaders prioritize harmony over candor, they risk undermining performance.
- [Overhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract](https://srmarketing.org/overhaul-for-belfast-cranes-ahead-of-major-contract/) - It is part of an investment of almost £100m as Harland & Wolff's Spanish owners prepare it for a major defence contract.
- [AI Is Undermining Leaders’ Judgment. Here’s What to Do About It.](https://srmarketing.org/ai-is-undermining-leaders-judgment-heres-what-to-do-about-it/) - The tools designed to augment your decision-making could end up making it weaker.
- [Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis](https://srmarketing.org/inflation-is-heating-up-but-dont-expect-another-crisis-2/) - Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
- [Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis](https://srmarketing.org/inflation-is-heating-up-but-dont-expect-another-crisis/) - Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
- [States schools limited to 5 branded uniform items](https://srmarketing.org/states-schools-limited-to-5-branded-uniform-items/) - The States say the school uniform policy should be "a welcome relief" for household budgets.
- [Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'](https://srmarketing.org/trainline-virgin-atlantic-and-red-driving-school-investigated-over-drip-pricing-2/) - The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
- [Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'](https://srmarketing.org/trainline-virgin-atlantic-and-red-driving-school-investigated-over-drip-pricing/) - The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
- [Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months](https://srmarketing.org/jump-in-energy-bills-drives-uk-inflation-to-highest-rate-for-four-months-2/) - The 2.9% rise in inflation in July had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
- [Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months](https://srmarketing.org/jump-in-energy-bills-drives-uk-inflation-to-highest-rate-for-four-months/) - The cost of things is now rising at a faster pace compared with last month.
- [Minimum wage comments are 'madness', says business](https://srmarketing.org/minimum-wage-comments-are-madness-says-business/) - Businesses, charities and politicans have reacted to criticism of the minimum wage by a minister.
- [Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal](https://srmarketing.org/trump-pauses-new-tariffs-on-canada-and-says-countries-close-to-a-deal/) - US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
- [Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut](https://srmarketing.org/chinese-robotics-giant-unitree-soars-in-stock-market-debut/) - Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
- [The critical tech staying safe by going underground](https://srmarketing.org/the-critical-tech-staying-safe-by-going-underground/) - The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
- ['Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted](https://srmarketing.org/banned-over-a-pair-of-2-sandals-why-some-sellers-are-complaining-about-vinted/) - Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
- [Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows](https://srmarketing.org/mobile-payments-on-the-rise-but-cash-decline-slows-2/) - Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
- [Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows](https://srmarketing.org/mobile-payments-on-the-rise-but-cash-decline-slows/) - Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
- [Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears](https://srmarketing.org/meta-hooked-children-on-facebook-and-instagram-court-hears/) - Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
- [American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights](https://srmarketing.org/american-airlines-to-bring-back-tv-screens-on-us-flights/) - It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.
- [Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal](https://srmarketing.org/disney-and-abc-sue-trumps-media-regulator-to-stop-early-licence-renewal/) - The network accuses the administration of retaliation against ABC, as it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
- [Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation](https://srmarketing.org/global-borrowing-costs-hit-fresh-highs-on-oil-ai-and-inflation-2/) - Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
- [Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation](https://srmarketing.org/global-borrowing-costs-hit-fresh-highs-on-oil-ai-and-inflation/) - Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
- [Demand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'](https://srmarketing.org/demand-for-school-uniform-bank-has-never-been-higher/) - One mother said uniform costs had "really eaten" into her budget.
- [Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce](https://srmarketing.org/ferguson-shipyard-to-cut-a-quarter-of-its-workforce-2/) - The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.
- [Research: What Physical Retail Stores Deliver in a Digital Economy](https://srmarketing.org/research-what-physical-retail-stores-deliver-in-a-digital-economy/) - The most successful retailers organize investments around enterprise-wide value, not the performance of individual channels.
- [Can an AI-Powered Scribe Curb Physician Burnout?](https://srmarketing.org/can-an-ai-powered-scribe-curb-physician-burnout/) - The use of automated note-taking tools during patient visits holds promise in reducing physicans’ administrative load–but the tradeoffs are complicated.
- [Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs](https://srmarketing.org/wetherspoons-bans-customers-playing-music-from-phones-in-pubs/) - The pub chain says the decision followed complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".
- [Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce](https://srmarketing.org/ferguson-shipyard-to-cut-a-quarter-of-its-workforce/) - The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.
- [Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment](https://srmarketing.org/job-vacancies-at-five-year-low-as-smaller-firms-scale-back-recruitment/) - Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
- [Homeowner feared energy grant scheme was a scam](https://srmarketing.org/homeowner-feared-energy-grant-scheme-was-a-scam/) - Councils in Cambridgeshire have asked the government for more money after the success of the scheme.
- ['It was either feed my animals or feed myself'](https://srmarketing.org/it-was-either-feed-my-animals-or-feed-myself/) - Pet food banks says donations of food have dipped over the summer.
- [Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel](https://srmarketing.org/disabled-people-in-england-to-get-24-hour-free-bus-travel-2/) - The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
- [Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel](https://srmarketing.org/disabled-people-in-england-to-get-24-hour-free-bus-travel/) - The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
- [US-Canada trade talks 'intense' as new tariff deadline looms](https://srmarketing.org/us-canada-trade-talks-intense-as-new-tariff-deadline-looms/) - Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.
- [To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message](https://srmarketing.org/to-joke-or-not-to-joke-how-to-write-a-good-out-of-office-message/) - As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
- [Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism](https://srmarketing.org/fifa-official-sacked-after-infantino-plan-criticism/) - Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
- [Business Daily](https://srmarketing.org/business-daily/) - Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step
- [Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner](https://srmarketing.org/viral-vodka-brand-au-set-to-sell-for-500m-to-buzzballz-owner/) - The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.
- ['I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'](https://srmarketing.org/i-used-food-banks-while-my-ex-owed-thousands-in-child-maintenance-2/) - Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.
- ['I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'](https://srmarketing.org/i-used-food-banks-while-my-ex-owed-thousands-in-child-maintenance/) - Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.
- [How to Respond to the Coming AI Cost Shock](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-respond-to-the-coming-ai-cost-shock/) - Leaders must design new approaches to budgeting, workforce planning, and risk management.
- [An Analysis of 1,000 Meetings Shows How the Best Leaders Shape Conversations](https://srmarketing.org/an-analysis-of-1000-meetings-shows-how-the-best-leaders-shape-conversations/) - Every strategy, decision, and transformation begins as a conversation.
- [Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services](https://srmarketing.org/virgin-takes-step-towards-running-channel-tunnel-rail-services/) - Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
- [Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected](https://srmarketing.org/sainsburys-branch-halts-ai-use-as-shopper-ejected/) - Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.
- [Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction](https://srmarketing.org/ferraris-first-ever-electric-car-sold-for-record-40m-at-auction/) - The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
- [If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever](https://srmarketing.org/if-meta-loses-this-trial-instagram-and-facebook-could-change-forever/) - Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
- [How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220](https://srmarketing.org/how-switching-your-bank-account-could-earn-you-up-to-220-2/) - New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
- [How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220](https://srmarketing.org/how-switching-your-bank-account-could-earn-you-up-to-220/) - New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
- [Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules](https://srmarketing.org/changing-pubs-into-homes-to-be-made-harder-under-new-rules/) - The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
- [Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs](https://srmarketing.org/parents-watering-down-baby-milk-over-high-costs/) - Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.
- [I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me](https://srmarketing.org/i-survived-two-years-as-prime-minister-in-a-hit-new-game-then-my-cabinet-deserted-me/) - Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
- [Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream](https://srmarketing.org/protein-or-pickled-garlic-whats-new-in-ice-cream/) - There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
- [Why is Selena Gomez being sued?](https://srmarketing.org/why-is-selena-gomez-being-sued/) - BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.
- [Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay](https://srmarketing.org/royal-parks-gardeners-to-strike-over-pay/) - Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.
- [Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk](https://srmarketing.org/temporary-ban-on-sale-of-disposable-bbqs-over-wildfire-risk/) - Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
- [Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers](https://srmarketing.org/electric-vehicle-sales-targets-could-be-cut-after-pressure-from-car-makers/) - The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
- [How to Develop a Game-Changing Worldview](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-develop-a-game-changing-worldview/) - It will help you start thinking seriously about your company’s long-term strategy, says former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly.
- [Research: The Innovation Problems AI Can’t Solve](https://srmarketing.org/research-the-innovation-problems-ai-cant-solve/) - Generative AI speeds innovation, but it can also narrow thinking, reinforce bias, and distance teams from customers.
- [Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company](https://srmarketing.org/selena-gomez-sued-for-alleged-fraud-over-mental-health-company/) - Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.
- [US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs](https://srmarketing.org/us-says-dozens-of-countries-helped-china-dodge-trumps-tariffs/) - A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
- [I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and  avoid unwanted subscriptions](https://srmarketing.org/i-got-an-89-refund-how-to-cancel-and-avoid-unwanted-subscriptions-2/) - After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
- [I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and  avoid unwanted subscriptions](https://srmarketing.org/i-got-an-89-refund-how-to-cancel-and-avoid-unwanted-subscriptions/) - After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
- ['I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings](https://srmarketing.org/i-lost-14000-in-a-month-investors-hit-by-korean-stock-markets-wild-swings/) - Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.
- [Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says](https://srmarketing.org/engine-parts-smashed-ryanair-window-that-mans-head-was-sucked-out-of-report-says/) - A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
- [Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule](https://srmarketing.org/bumble-divides-users-by-ditching-its-signature-women-first-chat-rule-2/) - The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.
- [Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule](https://srmarketing.org/bumble-divides-users-by-ditching-its-signature-women-first-chat-rule/) - The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.
- [Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct](https://srmarketing.org/harvey-nichols-bought-by-owner-of-sports-direct/) - The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.
- [Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse](https://srmarketing.org/flock-boss-admits-surveillance-firm-took-too-long-to-act-over-police-abuse/) - US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
- [Why Agentic AI Could Transform Procurement](https://srmarketing.org/why-agentic-ai-could-transform-procurement/) - The combination of economic visibility, process structure, and persistent friction make it a huge opportunity.
- [Young people want better job prospects and housing](https://srmarketing.org/young-people-want-better-job-prospects-and-housing/) - In a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.
- [Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding](https://srmarketing.org/water-bills-set-to-rise-for-many-after-firms-permitted-extra-funding/) - Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
- [Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year](https://srmarketing.org/zero-hours-crackdown-could-cost-firms-up-to-2-9bn-a-year/) - Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.
- [Sun and World Cup helped some UK businesses as economy grew in April to June](https://srmarketing.org/sun-and-world-cup-helped-some-uk-businesses-as-economy-grew-in-april-to-june/) - The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
- [Charity awarded £100k for back to school support](https://srmarketing.org/charity-awarded-100k-for-back-to-school-support/) - From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.
- [Twitch faces backlash over Amazon training AI on its users' livestreams](https://srmarketing.org/twitch-faces-backlash-over-amazon-training-ai-on-its-users-livestreams/) - Twitch's executives said users can opt out of AI training, which has become a common industry practice.
- [Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI](https://srmarketing.org/why-japanese-firms-are-being-so-slow-to-use-ai/) - Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
- [Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service](https://srmarketing.org/trump-sued-over-truth-socials-100000-early-access-service/) - The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.
- [Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil](https://srmarketing.org/discord-ordered-to-suspend-livestreams-in-brazil/) - Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"
- [Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-warned-iran-war-could-hit-uk-growth-next-year/) - The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
- [US inflation eases as food costs cool](https://srmarketing.org/us-inflation-eases-as-food-costs-cool-2/) - Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
- [US inflation eases as food costs cool](https://srmarketing.org/us-inflation-eases-as-food-costs-cool/) - Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
- [Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure](https://srmarketing.org/bakery-buys-comedians-former-sites-after-closure/) - Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.
- [AI Makes Building Easy. Choosing What to Build Is Harder.](https://srmarketing.org/ai-makes-building-easy-choosing-what-to-build-is-harder/) - If everyone has access to similar AI tools, your team’s advantage isn’t technical capability—it’s understanding the problem.
- [Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations](https://srmarketing.org/spotify-to-add-label-for-ai-generated-artists-and-remove-them-from-recommendations-2/) - The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
- [Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations](https://srmarketing.org/spotify-to-add-label-for-ai-generated-artists-and-remove-them-from-recommendations/) - The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
- [Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down](https://srmarketing.org/jaguar-land-rover-owner-tata-groups-chairman-to-step-down/) - Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
- [Young islanders concerned about their future](https://srmarketing.org/young-islanders-concerned-about-their-future/) - The Medical Officer Health Report shows 36% of young people are certain they will leave the island.
- [How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?](https://srmarketing.org/how-affordable-are-edinburghs-festivals/) - The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
- [PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support](https://srmarketing.org/pm-admits-cost-of-living-help-is-not-enough-and-hints-at-further-support/) - The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
- [First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites revealed](https://srmarketing.org/first-pounds-for-pylons-energy-bill-discount-sites-revealed/) - Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
- [Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat](https://srmarketing.org/sun-tanned-cauliflowers-and-knobbly-spuds-the-heatwave-veg-thats-good-to-eat/) - British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
- [Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house](https://srmarketing.org/tributes-to-co-founder-of-john-pye-auction-house/) - A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".
- [Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low](https://srmarketing.org/eclipse-chasers-scramble-for-glasses-as-stocks-run-low-2/) - Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
- [Watch: U's fans told house prices put players off](https://srmarketing.org/watch-us-fans-told-house-prices-put-players-off/) - At a fans' forum, the director of football reveals high property costs are a "big challenge".
- [France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls](https://srmarketing.org/france-bans-unsolicited-telemarketing-calls/) - Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
- [Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low](https://srmarketing.org/eclipse-chasers-scramble-for-glasses-as-stocks-run-low/) - Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
- [Driving Change When You Lack Authority](https://srmarketing.org/driving-change-when-you-lack-authority/) - In the August 10 edition of The Insider newsletter, managing editor Gretchen Gavett writes on influencing others when you lack formal authority, board relationships, and the hidden labor of “botsitting.”
- [Why Family Businesses Lose Control](https://srmarketing.org/why-family-businesses-lose-control/) - The problem usually isn’t poor leadership. It’s unprepared ownership.
- [AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class](https://srmarketing.org/ai-agent-hacks-gym-to-get-its-owner-spot-in-pilates-class/) - The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
- [Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces](https://srmarketing.org/councils-to-get-more-powers-to-stop-vape-and-betting-shops-pm-announces-2/) - Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
- [“Leadership Drift” Is Stalling Your AI Strategy](https://srmarketing.org/leadership-drift-is-stalling-your-ai-strategy/) - Research highlights the unintentional and collective inertia that prevents leadership teams from making decisions.
- [The Innovation Strategy Most Companies Miss](https://srmarketing.org/the-innovation-strategy-most-companies-miss/) - A conversation with Dartmouth’s Vijay Govindarajan and MIT’s Amos Winter on why designing for emerging markets before developed ones can yield benefits.
- [Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 56% bigger than today's](https://srmarketing.org/mars-bar-from-1991-found-and-its-56-bigger-than-todays/) - The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
- [The Global Story](https://srmarketing.org/the-global-story-3/) - Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
- [School uniform rules must go further, charity says](https://srmarketing.org/school-uniform-rules-must-go-further-charity-says/) - A Coventry charity opens a uniform bank as the government sets limits on logoed items for pupils.
- [Families under pressure to find food in summer](https://srmarketing.org/families-under-pressure-to-find-food-in-summer/) - Parents are struggling to feed children in the school holidays, with more families using food banks.
- [Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls](https://srmarketing.org/trump-media-reports-238m-loss-as-crypto-falls/) - The firm says it will refocus on its social media mission, which includes a controversial service that sells faster access to Trump's market-moving posts.
- ['I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men](https://srmarketing.org/i-started-in-my-20s-and-made-8000-why-women-are-often-better-investors-than-men-2/) - Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
- ['I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men](https://srmarketing.org/i-started-in-my-20s-and-made-8000-why-women-are-often-better-investors-than-men/) - Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
- [Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI data centres](https://srmarketing.org/nvidia-gets-500bn-from-major-investors-to-develop-ai-data-centres/) - The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
- [Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces](https://srmarketing.org/councils-to-get-more-powers-to-stop-vape-and-betting-shops-pm-announces/) - Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
- [Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained](https://srmarketing.org/jeff-bezos-and-liverpool-explained/) - BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.
- [Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak](https://srmarketing.org/taylor-farms-recalls-jalapeno-products-after-salmonella-outbreak/) - Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.
- [Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close](https://srmarketing.org/water-outage-forces-chessington-theme-park-to-close-2/) - Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.
- [Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool](https://srmarketing.org/consortium-advances-talks-for-stake-in-liverpool/) - A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
- [New school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum](https://srmarketing.org/new-school-uniform-rules-wont-cut-costs-says-mum/) - Michaela Wilson says she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges".
- [The Predictable Executive Career Arc Is Over](https://srmarketing.org/the-predictable-executive-career-arc-is-over/) - In an era of longer working lives and rapid technological change, leaders must prepare for many possible futures. Here’s how.
- [Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close](https://srmarketing.org/water-outage-forces-chessington-theme-park-to-close/) - Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.
- [Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee](https://srmarketing.org/thames-water-gave-finance-boss-a-1m-signing-on-fee/) - The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
- ['You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh](https://srmarketing.org/you-could-smell-someone-who-worked-at-raleigh/) - The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
- [Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week](https://srmarketing.org/tech-leaders-say-ai-means-less-work-their-staff-say-they-work-up-to-90-hours-a-week/) - Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.
- [Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?](https://srmarketing.org/could-your-tattoo-stop-you-from-getting-a-job-2/) - A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
- [Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?](https://srmarketing.org/could-your-tattoo-stop-you-from-getting-a-job/) - A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
- [You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check](https://srmarketing.org/you-could-be-missing-out-on-150-off-your-energy-bill-heres-how-to-check-2/) - Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
- [You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check](https://srmarketing.org/you-could-be-missing-out-on-150-off-your-energy-bill-heres-how-to-check/) - Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
- [Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-brings-forward-ban-on-subscription-traps-to-ease-cost-of-living/) - The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
- [Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted](https://srmarketing.org/raw-images-no-filters-why-myspace-fans-want-it-back-as-relaunch-hinted/) - Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.
- [Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK](https://srmarketing.org/andy-burnham-to-embark-on-cost-of-living-tour-through-the-uk/) - No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
- [Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup](https://srmarketing.org/is-football-ai-proof-why-tech-investors-wanted-a-slice-of-the-world-cup/) - What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
- [Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5](https://srmarketing.org/shop-selling-second-hand-school-uniforms-for-5/) - A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.
- [Jeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this year](https://srmarketing.org/jeweller-priced-out-of-christmas-market-stall-this-year/) - Alex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.
- [Goodwin considers selling part of defence business](https://srmarketing.org/goodwin-considers-selling-part-of-defence-business/) - The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.
- [Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues](https://srmarketing.org/surprise-fall-in-us-jobs-last-month-as-slow-summer-continues/) - Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.
- [Mums hope school uniform swap will help families](https://srmarketing.org/mums-hope-school-uniform-swap-will-help-families/) - Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.
- [How a 90-second power outage sparked  chaos for rail commuters](https://srmarketing.org/how-a-90-second-power-outage-sparked-chaos-for-rail-commuters/) - The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.
- [Crafting Strategy in the Age of AI](https://srmarketing.org/crafting-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai/) - How human strategists can free up time and focus on using their unique judgment.
- [Algorithmic Shopping Is Here. Is Your Company Ready?](https://srmarketing.org/algorithmic-shopping-is-here-is-your-company-ready/) - A five-pillar audit for the C-suite.
- [US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects](https://srmarketing.org/us-strikes-1-2bn-deal-to-pay-german-firm-to-halt-offshore-wind-projects/) - The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
- [What do people want from Argos?](https://srmarketing.org/what-do-people-want-from-argos/) - As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.
- [Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China](https://srmarketing.org/trump-imposes-15-tariff-on-key-chip-material-to-counter-china/) - The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
- [Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant](https://srmarketing.org/meta-fined-567m-in-largest-child-safety-ruling-against-social-media-giant/) - A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
- [Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries](https://srmarketing.org/why-airlines-are-warning-over-lithium-ion-batteries/) - The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
- [Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?](https://srmarketing.org/argos-is-getting-a-makeover-but-can-it-attract-new-shoppers/) - The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
- [First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?](https://srmarketing.org/first-openai-now-meta-why-do-ai-hacks-keep-happening/) - A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
- [EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm](https://srmarketing.org/easyjet-agrees-to-5-7bn-takeover-by-us-firm/) - The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
- [Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure](https://srmarketing.org/hospital-staff-work-in-pubs-to-balance-cost-pressure/) - The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.
- [Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes](https://srmarketing.org/car-washes-and-vape-shops-can-still-sponsor-skilled-foreign-workers-despite-visa-changes/) - The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
- ['I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?](https://srmarketing.org/ive-had-to-botox-my-cv-are-ai-recruitment-tools-affecting-womens-careers/) - Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?
- [Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about](https://srmarketing.org/thousands-of-young-people-missing-out-on-money-they-dont-know-about/) - People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.
- [Raleigh owner starts insolvency proceedings](https://srmarketing.org/raleigh-owner-starts-insolvency-proceedings/) - Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
- [Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought](https://srmarketing.org/winemakers-prosper-but-veg-farms-wilt-in-the-drought/) - Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.
- [The homeowners selling up for a life on the water](https://srmarketing.org/the-homeowners-selling-up-for-a-life-on-the-water/) - Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.
- [Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'](https://srmarketing.org/cashing-in-on-spacex-every-chance-i-get-ill-sell-a-little-more/) - Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
- [Uniform bank now helping working families](https://srmarketing.org/uniform-bank-now-helping-working-families/) - The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.
- [Bid to extend holiday food and activities programme](https://srmarketing.org/bid-to-extend-holiday-food-and-activities-programme/) - The authority will consider who should deliver the holiday activity and meal scheme going forward.
- [Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm](https://srmarketing.org/meta-says-ai-model-accessed-the-internet-and-hacked-another-firm/) - Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
- [What's causing record high US beef prices?](https://srmarketing.org/whats-causing-record-high-us-beef-prices/) - The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but no-one is making more money.
- [Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?](https://srmarketing.org/shorts-strappy-tops-and-sandals-can-my-boss-tell-me-what-to-wear-in-summer/) - Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
- [Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president](https://srmarketing.org/infantino-sorry-for-errors-but-stays-fifa-president/) - Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
- [Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman](https://srmarketing.org/iran-says-it-has-agreed-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-route-with-oman/) - A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".
- [Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told](https://srmarketing.org/student-loan-repayment-rates-an-unsustainable-burden-chancellor-told/) - More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.
- [Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds hit $100bn](https://srmarketing.org/trumps-liberation-day-tariff-refunds-hit-100bn/) - The repayments represent roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the US government under the policy,
- [SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans](https://srmarketing.org/spacex-shares-sink-after-first-earnings-report-reveals-huge-ai-spending-plans/) - Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.
- [How to Recognize When Your Customers Want You to Act](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-recognize-when-your-customers-want-you-to-act/) - Four actions companies can take to better understand critical cues about timing.
- [Why Lateral Hires Rarely Become CEO](https://srmarketing.org/why-lateral-hires-rarely-become-ceo/) - Organizations form collective judgments about who they trust to represent the institution long before boards formally choose a CEO.
- [How Much Time Do Your Employees Spend Botsitting?](https://srmarketing.org/how-much-time-do-your-employees-spend-botsitting/) - AI can automate hours of work each week, but it also requires substantial human oversight. Leaders need to account for that hidden labor.
- [The Sims and EA FC maker Electronic Arts sells for $55bn to Saudi-led group](https://srmarketing.org/the-sims-and-ea-fc-maker-electronic-arts-sells-for-55bn-to-saudi-led-group/) - The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.
- [Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules](https://srmarketing.org/government-to-prioritise-job-creation-in-awarding-public-contracts-under-new-rules/) - The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.
- [What happened to the internet?](https://srmarketing.org/what-happened-to-the-internet/) - Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?
- [Anthropic AI created fake profiles and impersonated people in attempted hack](https://srmarketing.org/anthropic-ai-created-fake-profiles-and-impersonated-people-in-attempted-hack/) - The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
- [Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather](https://srmarketing.org/farmers-warn-shoppers-face-smaller-and-more-expensive-vegetables-due-to-hot-weather/) - This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.
- [Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco](https://srmarketing.org/police-raid-starbucks-korea-headquarters-over-tank-day-fiasco/) - People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.
- [New clothing saved from waste by sewing charity](https://srmarketing.org/new-clothing-saved-from-waste-by-sewing-charity/) - Unwanted clothes are reworked and donated by Dressability in Swindon instead of going to landfill.
- [SpaceX's first-ever earnings show higher revenues and huge spending](https://srmarketing.org/spacexs-first-ever-earnings-show-higher-revenues-and-huge-spending/) - Elon Musk said during a call with financial analysts that people were "underestimating" his company.
- [AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test](https://srmarketing.org/ai-used-new-levels-of-autonomy-and-deception-to-trick-people-in-safety-test/) - The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
- [Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?](https://srmarketing.org/could-tech-replace-firefighters-in-the-battle-against-wildfires/) - Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
- [The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it](https://srmarketing.org/the-cost-of-being-single-and-how-friends-are-teaming-up-to-beat-it-2/) - Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
- [The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it](https://srmarketing.org/the-cost-of-being-single-and-how-friends-are-teaming-up-to-beat-it/) - Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
- [Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamourising smoking'](https://srmarketing.org/fashion-brand-jaded-has-ad-banned-for-glamourising-smoking/) - The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
- [Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA](https://srmarketing.org/saudi-led-group-completes-55bn-purchase-of-gaming-giant-ea/) - The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.
- [Green means go for uniform ahead of new school year](https://srmarketing.org/green-means-go-for-uniform-ahead-of-new-school-year/) - Sirius Academy West in Hull is giving parents the chance to make sure uniforms conform in advance.
- [Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen](https://srmarketing.org/oil-prices-fall-on-hopes-strait-of-hormuz-could-reopen/) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
- [How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop](https://srmarketing.org/how-the-dry-weather-affects-your-supermarket-shop/) - Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.
- [Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds](https://srmarketing.org/half-price-rail-travel-extended-to-18-year-olds-2/) - They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
- [Campaigners denied appeal over Gatwick expansion](https://srmarketing.org/campaigners-denied-appeal-over-gatwick-expansion/) - An application to stop the two-runway operation is rejected, with judges calling it "unarguable".
- [Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data](https://srmarketing.org/apple-issues-new-challenge-against-uk-order-for-access-to-private-user-data/) - It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
- [What is Trump Media's Truth API and why is it controversial?](https://srmarketing.org/what-is-trump-medias-truth-api-and-why-is-it-controversial/) - Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.
- [BP profits highest in four years as Iran war pushes up oil price](https://srmarketing.org/bp-profits-highest-in-four-years-as-iran-war-pushes-up-oil-price/) - Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.
- [Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?](https://srmarketing.org/could-heatwaves-make-your-food-shop-more-expensive-2/) - As temperatures rise, the chillers might not be the only thing supermarkets are adjusting.
- [Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?](https://srmarketing.org/could-heatwaves-make-your-food-shop-more-expensive/) - As temperatures rise, the chillers might not be the only thing supermarkets are adjusting.
- [Horror bookshop aims to raise £20k to stay open](https://srmarketing.org/horror-bookshop-aims-to-raise-20k-to-stay-open/) - A drop in customers caused by the recent heatwave has increased financial pressures for the owner.
- [US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries](https://srmarketing.org/us-states-sue-to-block-trump-tariffs-impacting-dozens-of-countries/) - The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
- [Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts?](https://srmarketing.org/why-is-trump-media-selling-early-access-to-trumps-truth-social-posts/) - The service reportedly costs up to $100,000 (£74,170) per month and offers access to posts from influential accounts milliseconds before they appear online.
- [Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds](https://srmarketing.org/half-price-rail-travel-extended-to-18-year-olds/) - They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
- [Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky](https://srmarketing.org/tokenomics-why-making-ai-pay-is-tricky/) - Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
- [What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one](https://srmarketing.org/what-heatwaves-mean-for-summer-weddings-and-how-to-plan-for-one/) - The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.
- [Threat to oil tankers in Middle East  worst since start of Iran war, analysts say](https://srmarketing.org/threat-to-oil-tankers-in-middle-east-worst-since-start-of-iran-war-analysts-say/) - Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
- [Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare'](https://srmarketing.org/derelict-former-bhs-site-a-continuing-nightmare/) - The former department store closed in 2016.
- [What to Consider Before Giving Advice on a Global Team](https://srmarketing.org/what-to-consider-before-giving-advice-on-a-global-team/) - Research on communication styles among American, Chinese, and Indian employees shows how they can interpret the same guidance in dramatically different ways—and lose trust as a result.
- [Don’t Let AI Flatten Your Leadership Style](https://srmarketing.org/dont-let-ai-flatten-your-leadership-style/) - How to protect your judgment, voice, and presence.
- [Research: Employees from Lower-Class Backgrounds Negotiate Less—and Face More Backlash](https://srmarketing.org/research-employees-from-lower-class-backgrounds-negotiate-less-and-face-more-backlash/) - How leaders can redesign negotiation systems and address bias.
- [Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs](https://srmarketing.org/xbox-series-x-price-hiked-by-170-due-to-rising-memory-chip-costs/) - Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.
- [US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move](https://srmarketing.org/us-and-japan-jointly-intervene-to-prop-up-yen-in-rare-move/) - Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
- [New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend](https://srmarketing.org/new-spider-man-film-sees-second-biggest-ever-global-opening-weekend/) - The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
- [Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began](https://srmarketing.org/almost-200000-of-fuel-stolen-from-uk-forecourts-every-day-since-iran-war-began/) - Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
- [The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer](https://srmarketing.org/the-change-that-may-help-you-get-a-mortgage-as-a-first-time-buyer-2/) - More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
- [The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer](https://srmarketing.org/the-change-that-may-help-you-get-a-mortgage-as-a-first-time-buyer/) - More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
- [Parents save on school uniforms at city swap shop](https://srmarketing.org/parents-save-on-school-uniforms-at-city-swap-shop/) - Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event.
- [Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up](https://srmarketing.org/faisal-islam-four-reasons-why-fifas-world-cup-plan-never-stacked-up/) - The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
- [Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo](https://srmarketing.org/stick-to-spending-limits-pm-and-chancellor-tell-ministers-in-joint-memo/) - The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would “meet our fiscal rules” and give families "stability" to plan for the future.
- [Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'](https://srmarketing.org/snapchat-joins-other-popular-platforms-in-fight-against-ai-slop/) - Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
- [AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company](https://srmarketing.org/ai-firms-must-answer-for-rogue-bots-says-boss-of-hacked-company/) - Clement Delangue said he didn't want cyber attacks on other companies to become "normalised".
- [BP puts North Sea business up for sale](https://srmarketing.org/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale-2/) - The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
- [Healey announces his first Budget will be on 28 October](https://srmarketing.org/healey-announces-his-first-budget-will-be-on-28-october/) - The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
- [Are You Spending Wisely on AI?](https://srmarketing.org/are-you-spending-wisely-on-ai/) - As AI costs spiral, HBS professor Iavor Bojinov offers a practical guide to help leaders weigh the tradeoffs between cost, capability, and security.
- [Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'](https://srmarketing.org/passenger-on-british-airways-mayday-flight-describes-fear-and-shout-of-i-dont-want-to-die/) - Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.
- [How the Best CEOs Lead Transformation](https://srmarketing.org/how-the-best-ceos-lead-transformation/) - An HBR Executive Live conversation with Russell Reynolds Associates CEO Constantine Alexandrakis.
- ['I will miss my shop tremendously after six decades'](https://srmarketing.org/i-will-miss-my-shop-tremendously-after-six-decades/) - Meredith's DIY Hardware and Ironmongery has been at Yate Shopping Centre, near Bristol, since 1965.
- [Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations](https://srmarketing.org/anthropics-claude-ai-escapes-to-hack-into-three-organisations/) - It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
- [Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax](https://srmarketing.org/andy-burnham-to-give-regional-mayors-share-of-income-tax-2/) - The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
- [BP puts North Sea business up for sale](https://srmarketing.org/bp-puts-north-sea-business-up-for-sale/) - The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
- [Sainsbury's to sell Argos for £120m](https://srmarketing.org/sainsburys-to-sell-argos-for-120m/) - Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.
- [South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout](https://srmarketing.org/south-korean-shares-soar-after-chip-stock-rout/) - It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market.
- [Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say](https://srmarketing.org/hospital-parking-hike-adds-stress-patients-say/) - From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.
- [Group's mission to appreciate every piece of food](https://srmarketing.org/groups-mission-to-appreciate-every-piece-of-food/) - Food in Community takes unwanted and surplus produce from growers and farmers.
- [Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings](https://srmarketing.org/three-things-we-learned-about-ai-from-big-tech-earnings/) - Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
- [Anthropic says AI models hacked three firms during cyber tests](https://srmarketing.org/anthropic-says-ai-models-hacked-three-firms-during-cyber-tests/) - It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
- [Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad](https://srmarketing.org/apple-warns-of-future-supply-constraints-for-mac-iphone-ipad/) - Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.
- [Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'](https://srmarketing.org/thames-water-boss-says-leakage-targets-not-realistic/) - Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
- ['I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around](https://srmarketing.org/i-pay-580-a-month-to-live-in-a-disused-care-home-property-guardians-show-us-around/) - Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
- [India wants to join the strawberry superpowers](https://srmarketing.org/india-wants-to-join-the-strawberry-superpowers/) - Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
- [Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax](https://srmarketing.org/andy-burnham-to-give-regional-mayors-share-of-income-tax/) - The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
- [Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham](https://srmarketing.org/virtual-interviews-dont-show-bosses-your-personality-says-burnham/) - Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.
- [British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow](https://srmarketing.org/british-airways-flight-called-mayday-on-approach-to-heathrow/) - The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
- [US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter](https://srmarketing.org/us-economic-growth-sees-surprise-slowdown-in-second-quarter/) - The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.
- [Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover](https://srmarketing.org/hundreds-of-jobs-to-go-at-jaguar-land-rover/) - The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.
- [Virtual job interviews don't let people shine, says Burnham](https://srmarketing.org/virtual-job-interviews-dont-let-people-shine-says-burnham/) - Interviews online may not allow young people to show their personality and passion, the prime minister says.
- [Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-says-nuclear-sub-investment-will-protect-uk-and-boost-jobs-2/) - Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
- [Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war](https://srmarketing.org/shell-profits-double-as-oil-prices-rise-due-to-iran-war/) - Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
- [Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-says-nuclear-sub-investment-will-protect-uk-and-boost-jobs/) - Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
- [The once-destroyed community that's now a global energy giant](https://srmarketing.org/the-once-destroyed-community-thats-now-a-global-energy-giant/) - A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.
- [Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents](https://srmarketing.org/trump-considering-ai-controls-after-openai-hacking-incidents-2/) - It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
- [Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents](https://srmarketing.org/trump-considering-ai-controls-after-openai-hacking-incidents/) - It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
- [Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in](https://srmarketing.org/your-burger-costs-more-this-summer-but-farmers-say-theyre-not-cashing-in/) - The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.
- [I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it](https://srmarketing.org/i-dropped-out-of-university-and-built-five-beauty-businesses-heres-how-i-did-it/) - Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
- [Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England](https://srmarketing.org/interest-rates-expected-to-be-held-again-by-bank-of-england-2/) - It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.
- [Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England](https://srmarketing.org/interest-rates-expected-to-be-held-again-by-bank-of-england/) - It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.
- [The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry](https://srmarketing.org/the-chinese-robot-army-transforming-the-uks-retail-industry/) - Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
- [Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans](https://srmarketing.org/meta-shares-fall-as-frustration-grows-over-ai-spending-plans/) - Mark Zuckerberg said Meta intends to sell for the first time AI tools to other companies
- [US interest rates held for fifth time in a row](https://srmarketing.org/us-interest-rates-held-for-fifth-time-in-a-row/) - The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
- ['We are rescuing unpicked blackberries'](https://srmarketing.org/we-are-rescuing-unpicked-blackberries/) - Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.
- [Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert](https://srmarketing.org/charities-unable-to-pay-staff-after-fraud-alert/) - Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.
- [What happens here has a big impact on your money](https://srmarketing.org/what-happens-here-has-a-big-impact-on-your-money-2/) - BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.
- [What happens here has a big impact on your money](https://srmarketing.org/what-happens-here-has-a-big-impact-on-your-money/) - BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.
- [Is AI facing a big financial reckoning?](https://srmarketing.org/is-ai-facing-a-big-financial-reckoning/) - Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
- [Middle-earners 'struggling' over schools bonus cap](https://srmarketing.org/middle-earners-struggling-over-schools-bonus-cap/) - A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold.
- [Research: How AI Agents Broaden the Scope of Knowledge Work](https://srmarketing.org/research-how-ai-agents-broaden-the-scope-of-knowledge-work/) - Efficiency gains are only part of the story.
- [Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands](https://srmarketing.org/data-centres-could-pay-hundreds-of-millions-in-deposits-for-power-demands/) - The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.
- [What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?](https://srmarketing.org/whats-happening-to-uk-interest-rates-and-what-does-it-mean-for-mortgages/) - The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
- [Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?](https://srmarketing.org/andy-burnham-wants-to-fix-social-care-what-are-the-options/) - With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
- [Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise](https://srmarketing.org/matcha-and-protein-pivot-pays-off-for-greggs-as-profits-rise/) - UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
- [OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies](https://srmarketing.org/openai-says-its-rogue-ai-tried-to-hack-other-companies/) - The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.
- [Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money](https://srmarketing.org/ticket-prices-set-to-rise-by-15p-as-heathrow-able-to-recover-runway-project-money/) - UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.
- [1975: The world's first shop for left-handers](https://srmarketing.org/1975-the-worlds-first-shop-for-left-handers/) - A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.
- [How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool](https://srmarketing.org/how-cow-showers-and-fans-help-farmers-keep-cattle-cool/) - Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.
- [Unauthorised airport car park grows  despite stop notice](https://srmarketing.org/unauthorised-airport-car-park-grows-despite-stop-notice/) - Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.
- ['Why we are rescuing unpicked blackberries'](https://srmarketing.org/why-we-are-rescuing-unpicked-blackberries/) - Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.
- [Animal sanctuary facing closure due to hot weather](https://srmarketing.org/animal-sanctuary-facing-closure-due-to-hot-weather/) - The sanctuary in Devon sees money problems because of "astronomical" bills because of hot weather.
- [Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots](https://srmarketing.org/trump-administration-bans-new-chinese-humanoid-robots/) - The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
- [Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for](https://srmarketing.org/brits-urged-to-avoid-dangerous-plug-adaptors-this-summer-what-to-watch-out-for/) - Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
- [Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-has-no-scope-to-increase-borrowing-think-tank-warns-2/) - The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
- [Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-has-no-scope-to-increase-borrowing-think-tank-warns/) - The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
- [Sloppy and clumsy but overwhelming - inside the rogue ChatGPT hack](https://srmarketing.org/sloppy-and-clumsy-but-overwhelming-inside-the-rogue-chatgpt-hack/) - Details have been released of an emergency call with hundreds of cyber-security experts after the ChatGPT hack of a tech company.
- ['Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise](https://srmarketing.org/dont-wait-until-you-want-revenge-why-prenups-are-on-the-rise/) - Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
- [eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case](https://srmarketing.org/ebay-agrees-56m-settlement-with-bloggers-over-harassment-case/) - Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.
- [Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship](https://srmarketing.org/some-parents-on-benefits-to-get-up-to-4500-for-child-starting-apprenticeship/) - Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.
- [Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report](https://srmarketing.org/energy-prices-rise-by-19-in-a-year-report/) - The Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices inflation statistics have been published.
- [The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed](https://srmarketing.org/the-10-most-overcrowded-commuter-trains-revealed/) - Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.
- [Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations](https://srmarketing.org/horror-maestro-mike-flanagan-joins-henry-cavill-on-warhammer-adaptations/) - The director is due to work on scripts based on the popular tabletop hobby, Games Workshop says.
- [Why Some Junior Employees Work Well with AI—and Others Don’t](https://srmarketing.org/why-some-junior-employees-work-well-with-ai-and-others-dont/) - In this week’s The Insider newsletter, tech editor Tom Stackpole shares new research on AI’s impact on entry-level workers.
- [What Makes Chinese Companies So Competitive?](https://srmarketing.org/what-makes-chinese-companies-so-competitive/) - A conversation with researcher Dan Wang on how China’s engineering mindset drives innovation.
- [The way you look can help you get a job - here's how](https://srmarketing.org/the-way-you-look-can-help-you-get-a-job-heres-how/) - While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.
- [Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants](https://srmarketing.org/michelin-starred-chef-calls-for-vat-cut-for-restaurants/) - Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.
- [Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors](https://srmarketing.org/chip-firms-fall-in-us-and-asia-as-ai-jitters-rattle-investors/) - Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after sliding by 8%.
- [Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits](https://srmarketing.org/johnson-johnson-offers-up-to-5-5bn-to-settle-baby-powder-lawsuits/) - The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.
- [Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?](https://srmarketing.org/is-it-time-to-stop-using-glue-and-labels-on-paper/) - Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
- [New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England](https://srmarketing.org/new-technical-education-routes-to-be-offered-at-14-in-england/) - The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
- [Some people's chats with Claude AI made publicly available online](https://srmarketing.org/some-peoples-chats-with-claude-ai-made-publicly-available-online/) - Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.
- [Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos](https://srmarketing.org/cracker-barrel-chief-executive-steps-down-a-year-after-rebrand-chaos/) - Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.
- [Average income down in real terms, survey says](https://srmarketing.org/average-income-down-in-real-terms-survey-says/) - The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published.
- [Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer](https://srmarketing.org/cash-recovered-from-ex-nasa-scientist-turned-scammer/) - John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
- [Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84](https://srmarketing.org/businessman-and-philanthropist-sir-ian-wood-dies-aged-84-2/) - The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
- [How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans](https://srmarketing.org/how-wildfires-in-france-and-spain-might-affect-your-travel-plans-2/) - For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
- [How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans](https://srmarketing.org/how-wildfires-in-france-and-spain-might-affect-your-travel-plans/) - For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
- [Don’t Let AI Make Bad Analytics Worse](https://srmarketing.org/dont-let-ai-make-bad-analytics-worse/) - Companies need discipline to keep flawed analysis from scaling.
- [Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks](https://srmarketing.org/oil-price-dives-as-us-and-iran-pause-attacks/) - The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
- [Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84](https://srmarketing.org/businessman-and-philanthropist-sir-ian-wood-dies-aged-84/) - The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
- [Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says](https://srmarketing.org/trump-paused-attacks-on-iran-to-make-space-for-talks-us-ambassador-says/) - Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
- [Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China's most valuable listed firm](https://srmarketing.org/chipmaker-cxmt-becomes-mainland-chinas-most-valuable-listed-firm/) - The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
- [Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?](https://srmarketing.org/will-summer-discounts-make-family-days-out-cheaper/) - Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.
- [Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales](https://srmarketing.org/shein-swings-to-99m-loss-as-trump-tariffs-hit-sales/) - The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
- [Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?](https://srmarketing.org/would-you-choose-50000-over-the-chance-of-1m-2/) - The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
- [Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?](https://srmarketing.org/would-you-choose-50000-over-the-chance-of-1m/) - The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
- ['I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks](https://srmarketing.org/i-fear-for-wee-families-home-heating-oil-jumps-100-in-three-weeks/) - The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.
- [Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport](https://srmarketing.org/water-supply-issue-affects-gatwick-airport/) - Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.
- [Last chance to apply for help with school costs](https://srmarketing.org/last-chance-to-apply-for-help-with-school-costs/) - The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.
- [Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war](https://srmarketing.org/primarks-new-supermarket-tactic-to-woo-customers-in-online-price-war/) - Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.
- [Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change](https://srmarketing.org/rental-searches-for-pet-friendly-properties-drop-after-law-change-2/) - Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.
- [Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change](https://srmarketing.org/rental-searches-for-pet-friendly-properties-drop-after-law-change/) - Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.
- [Money Box](https://srmarketing.org/money-box-5/) - What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?
- [Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?](https://srmarketing.org/warning-shot-or-publicity-stunt-how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-openai-hack/) - Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.
- [What does the South make of the King of the North?](https://srmarketing.org/what-does-the-south-make-of-the-king-of-the-north/) - BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
- ['We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'](https://srmarketing.org/we-feel-the-pressure-juggling-holiday-logistics/) - Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder
- [Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down](https://srmarketing.org/students-tell-us-how-to-keep-graduation-outfit-costs-down/) - Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.
- [Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes](https://srmarketing.org/long-overdue-life-changing-or-frivolous-your-thoughts-on-wedding-rule-changes/) - The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.
- [ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers](https://srmarketing.org/adhd-has-rewired-the-workplace-this-is-what-it-means-for-bosses-and-workers/) - As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?
- [Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies](https://srmarketing.org/trump-vows-to-investigate-eu-over-fining-of-us-tech-companies/) - The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
- [Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating](https://srmarketing.org/faisal-islam-the-uks-trump-trade-deal-no-longer-looks-world-beating/) - While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
- [We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more](https://srmarketing.org/we-split-money-equally-even-when-one-of-us-earned-a-lot-more-2/) - Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.
- [We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more](https://srmarketing.org/we-split-money-equally-even-when-one-of-us-earned-a-lot-more/) - Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.
- [New figures show costs rising for pensioners](https://srmarketing.org/new-figures-show-costs-rising-for-pensioners/) - They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.
- [Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap](https://srmarketing.org/preston-bus-still-to-decide-on-burnhams-2-cap/) - The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme.
- [Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement](https://srmarketing.org/tech-titan-ordered-to-pay-ex-wife-644m-in-divorce-settlement/) - The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
- [How much money do you give for a wedding gift?](https://srmarketing.org/how-much-money-do-you-give-for-a-wedding-gift-2/) - You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.
- [How much money do you give for a wedding gift?](https://srmarketing.org/how-much-money-do-you-give-for-a-wedding-gift/) - You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.
- [China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says](https://srmarketing.org/chinas-moonshot-ai-stole-from-anthropic-trump-tech-adviser-says-2/) - The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.
- [UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss](https://srmarketing.org/uk-complacent-about-war-threat-warns-defence-boss/) - The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn
- [UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month](https://srmarketing.org/uk-mortgage-rates-rise-to-highest-level-for-a-month-2/) - Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
- [UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month](https://srmarketing.org/uk-mortgage-rates-rise-to-highest-level-for-a-month/) - Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
- [US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns](https://srmarketing.org/us-announces-tariffs-on-dozens-of-countries-over-forced-labour-concerns/) - The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
- [Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue](https://srmarketing.org/lawmakers-push-for-ai-kill-switch-after-openai-goes-rogue/) - A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown AI models that pose a major public threat.
- [Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets](https://srmarketing.org/google-and-tesla-shares-plunge-as-ai-spending-rattles-markets/) - As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
- [Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May](https://srmarketing.org/oil-prices-hit-100-for-the-first-time-since-may/) - The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
- [Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-says-20-business-rates-cut-for-english-pubs-a-first-step/) - Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.
- [Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'](https://srmarketing.org/pubs-cheer-business-rates-relief-while-other-firms-left-out-in-the-cold/) - Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
- [Help for electricity bills as crude oil nears $100](https://srmarketing.org/help-for-electricity-bills-as-crude-oil-nears-100/) - The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
- [Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef](https://srmarketing.org/business-rate-cut-not-enough-says-michelin-star-chef/) - Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
- [Research: Why Some Junior Employees Work Well with AI—and Others Don’t](https://srmarketing.org/research-why-some-junior-employees-work-well-with-ai-and-others-dont/) - A new study found that foundational skills such as critical thinking, AI literacy, and domain knowledge weren’t clear indicators of success.
- [The Bottom Line](https://srmarketing.org/the-bottom-line/) - What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?
- [VAT cut to be applied to Manx electricity bills](https://srmarketing.org/vat-cut-to-be-applied-to-manx-electricity-bills/) - The 0% rate from October will apply to domestic customers and eligible firms on the Isle of Man.
- [What about cuts for cafes and hotels?](https://srmarketing.org/what-about-cuts-for-cafes-and-hotels/) - The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,
- [UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more](https://srmarketing.org/uk-millionaires-ask-andy-burnham-to-tax-them-more/) - Former footballer Gary Lineker and producer Brian Eno write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
- [Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues](https://srmarketing.org/government-to-cut-business-rates-for-pubs-clubs-and-music-venues/) - Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.
- [Charity 'heartbroken' as food ruined in break-in](https://srmarketing.org/charity-heartbroken-as-food-ruined-in-break-in/) - FareShare North East says it lost 16 tonnes of food - the equivalent of 7,000 meals.
- [What we know about 20% cut to some business rates](https://srmarketing.org/what-we-know-about-20-cut-to-some-business-rates/) - Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.
- [Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake up call'](https://srmarketing.org/firm-hacked-by-rogue-openai-models-says-it-is-a-wake-up-call/) - A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".
- [China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says](https://srmarketing.org/chinas-moonshot-ai-stole-from-anthropic-trump-tech-adviser-says/) - The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.
- [Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters](https://srmarketing.org/why-the-uk-is-dithering-over-what-to-do-about-e-scooters/) - Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
- [Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest](https://srmarketing.org/airport-drop-off-fees-up-by-a-third-here-are-the-priciest-2/) - The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports.
- [Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest](https://srmarketing.org/airport-drop-off-fees-up-by-a-third-here-are-the-priciest/) - The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports.
- [Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs](https://srmarketing.org/google-burning-through-cash-with-spiralling-ai-costs/) - The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.
- [Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal](https://srmarketing.org/aston-martin-secures-550m-loan-deal/) - The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.
- [Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says](https://srmarketing.org/former-lloyds-of-london-bosss-relationship-breached-rules-firm-says/) - The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".
- [Money Box](https://srmarketing.org/money-box-4/) - Will planned house-sale reforms improve the system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
- [Minister to bring forward storm compensation law](https://srmarketing.org/minister-to-bring-forward-storm-compensation-law/) - It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so.
- [Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests](https://srmarketing.org/ex-southern-water-boss-among-four-charged-over-alleged-plan-to-manipulate-water-tests/) - Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.
- [Bus travellers respond to fare reduction](https://srmarketing.org/bus-travellers-respond-to-fare-reduction/) - 'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.
- [I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year](https://srmarketing.org/i-travel-four-hours-on-a-bus-per-day-the-bus-fare-cap-will-save-me-500-a-year-2/) - The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
- [Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests](https://srmarketing.org/ex-southern-water-boss-charged-with-conspiracy-to-defraud-over-water-tests/) - The former boss is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
- [I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year](https://srmarketing.org/i-travel-four-hours-on-a-bus-per-day-the-bus-fare-cap-will-save-me-500-a-year/) - The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
- [What is happening to UK prices?](https://srmarketing.org/what-is-happening-to-uk-prices-2/) - UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
- [Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change](https://srmarketing.org/transport-secretary-quizzed-on-bus-fare-change/) - Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.
- [Food prices rise at slowest rate in nearly two years](https://srmarketing.org/food-prices-rise-at-slowest-rate-in-nearly-two-years-2/) - June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.
- [Food prices rise at slowest rate in nearly two years](https://srmarketing.org/food-prices-rise-at-slowest-rate-in-nearly-two-years/) - June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.
- [Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England](https://srmarketing.org/government-to-restore-2-cap-on-bus-fares-in-england-2/) - The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
- [Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England](https://srmarketing.org/government-to-restore-2-cap-on-bus-fares-in-england/) - The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
- [Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'](https://srmarketing.org/removing-tax-from-sanitary-products-pointless/) - Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.
- [The borough where families are slowly disappearing](https://srmarketing.org/the-borough-where-families-are-slowly-disappearing/) - Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
- [France passes law banning under-15s from social media](https://srmarketing.org/france-passes-law-banning-under-15s-from-social-media-2/) - The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
- [France passes law banning under-15s from social media](https://srmarketing.org/france-passes-law-banning-under-15s-from-social-media/) - The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
- ['I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials](https://srmarketing.org/i-cant-afford-to-turn-the-oven-on-7-4m-households-struggling-to-buy-essentials-2/) - As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
- ['I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials](https://srmarketing.org/i-cant-afford-to-turn-the-oven-on-7-4m-households-struggling-to-buy-essentials/) - As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
- [Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge](https://srmarketing.org/boost-youth-jobs-by-cutting-employers-national-insurance-mps-urge/) - A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.
- [Will AI help you do your job or replace you?](https://srmarketing.org/will-ai-help-you-do-your-job-or-replace-you/) - Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
- ['It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs](https://srmarketing.org/its-frustrating-canadians-react-to-new-us-tariffs/) - President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products.
- [Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada](https://srmarketing.org/carney-looking-at-all-options-as-trump-announces-50-tariffs-on-canada/) - The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
- [Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers](https://srmarketing.org/trump-50-tariffs-response-to-canadas-treatment-of-us-farmers/) - This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world.
- [Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns](https://srmarketing.org/union-plans-rail-strikes-over-train-safety-concerns/) - RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.
- [Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high](https://srmarketing.org/three-reasons-why-uk-electricity-prices-are-so-high/) - The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.
- [Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike](https://srmarketing.org/lindts-easter-chocolate-sales-fall-after-price-hike/) - The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.
- [B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops](https://srmarketing.org/bm-fined-2m-over-serious-food-hygiene-failings-at-birmingham-shops/) - Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.
- [Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising](https://srmarketing.org/ozempic-maker-accuses-rival-of-false-advertising/) - Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.
- [Is the internet broken?](https://srmarketing.org/is-the-internet-broken/) - 75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?
- [Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'](https://srmarketing.org/ryanair-broken-window-may-have-been-caused-by-foreign-object/) - Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.
- [The Most Popular Articles of 2026 (So Far)](https://srmarketing.org/the-most-popular-articles-of-2026-so-far/) - In this week’s The Insider newsletter, peruse anything you may have missed or revisit a favorite.
- [How a Museum Marketing Team Used AI to Bring People Closer to Art](https://srmarketing.org/how-a-museum-marketing-team-used-ai-to-bring-people-closer-to-art/) - An inside look at how the Harvard Art Museums team weighed the pros and cons of using AI-generated avatars to engage new visitors.
- [Responsible AI Is Becoming a Growth Strategy](https://srmarketing.org/responsible-ai-is-becoming-a-growth-strategy/) - A playbook for turning good governance into a competitive edge.
- [Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation](https://srmarketing.org/thames-water-lenders-offer-golden-share-to-head-off-nationalisation/) - The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
- [Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures](https://srmarketing.org/minister-pressed-on-electricity-bills-savings-figures/) - The government says people a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.
- [UK government borrowing falls in June](https://srmarketing.org/uk-government-borrowing-falls-in-june/) - Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
- [VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October](https://srmarketing.org/vat-to-be-cut-from-household-electricity-bills-in-october-2/) - Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
- [VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October](https://srmarketing.org/vat-to-be-cut-from-household-electricity-bills-in-october/) - Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
- [Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge](https://srmarketing.org/dad-facing-difficult-summer-as-food-donations-plunge/) - Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.
- [Families skipping meals during holidays - charity](https://srmarketing.org/families-skipping-meals-during-holidays-charity/) - FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.
- [Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain](https://srmarketing.org/why-andy-burnham-will-find-it-so-tricky-to-unite-britain/) - Is there any common ground left?
- [Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills](https://srmarketing.org/craft-and-keyboard-the-trainees-mastering-tech-and-age-old-skills/) - Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.
- ['I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping](https://srmarketing.org/i-made-100000-of-tiktok-sales-in-one-day-the-business-of-live-shopping-2/) - Buying on social media live streams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
- ['I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping](https://srmarketing.org/i-made-100000-of-tiktok-sales-in-one-day-the-business-of-live-shopping/) - Buying on social media live streams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
- [The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks](https://srmarketing.org/the-20-somethings-betting-big-on-tech-stocks/) - The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
- [Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports](https://srmarketing.org/trump-imposes-50-tariff-on-canadian-imports/) - The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
- [John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job](https://srmarketing.org/john-healey-becomes-chancellor-weeks-after-shock-resignation-from-defence-job/) - The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
- [Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor](https://srmarketing.org/healey-seen-as-safe-pair-of-hands-as-he-is-appointed-chancellor/) - The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.
- [Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-has-big-ideas-but-what-will-they-cost-2/) - Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
- [Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-has-big-ideas-but-what-will-they-cost/) - Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
- [West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan](https://srmarketing.org/west-africa-signs-off-25bn-mega-gas-pipeline-plan/) - A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
- [AliExpress gets record €550m fine from EU for allowing sale of illegal products](https://srmarketing.org/aliexpress-gets-record-e550m-fine-from-eu-for-allowing-sale-of-illegal-products/) - It is the highest penalty imposed under the Digital Services Act and follows a two-year investigation.
- [Design AI Systems That Actually Strengthen Human Reasoning](https://srmarketing.org/design-ai-systems-that-actually-strengthen-human-reasoning/) - Strategies to support critical thinking, organizational agility, and innovation.
- [Burnham promises 'breathing space' for households. How might it affect your money?](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-promises-breathing-space-for-households-how-might-it-affect-your-money-2/) - New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
- [Burnham promises 'breathing space' for households. How might it affect your money?](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-promises-breathing-space-for-households-how-might-it-affect-your-money/) - New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
- [Frontline Workers Know How to Solve Your Organization’s Biggest Problems](https://srmarketing.org/frontline-workers-know-how-to-solve-your-organizations-biggest-problems/) - A six-step process to translate employee ideas into action.
- [Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs](https://srmarketing.org/ryanair-profits-drop-as-iran-war-puts-off-passengers-and-lifts-fuel-costs/) - The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
- [Former academy pupil offers students free haircuts](https://srmarketing.org/former-academy-pupil-offers-students-free-haircuts/) - Razwan Amin set up his barbers after leaving Erdington Academy and wants to help people with the cost of living.
- [This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't](https://srmarketing.org/this-farmer-wanted-to-quit-the-cocaine-industry-he-couldnt/) - Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
- [Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check](https://srmarketing.org/are-you-a-parent-missing-out-on-27-a-week-heres-how-to-check-2/) - Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.
- [Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check](https://srmarketing.org/are-you-a-parent-missing-out-on-27-a-week-heres-how-to-check/) - Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.
- [My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did](https://srmarketing.org/my-fitness-tracker-knew-i-was-pregnant-before-i-did/) - Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
- [Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation](https://srmarketing.org/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/) - The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
- [Why has British Steel been nationalised?](https://srmarketing.org/why-has-british-steel-been-nationalised-2/) - The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.
- [Anger as water supply misery continues for second day](https://srmarketing.org/anger-as-water-supply-misery-continues-for-second-day/) - Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.
- [Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation](https://srmarketing.org/chinese-firm-seeks-compensation-over-british-steel-nationalisation/) - Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.
- [Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?](https://srmarketing.org/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/) - The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
- [New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says](https://srmarketing.org/new-eu-border-system-tripling-time-at-passport-control-airport-boss-says/) - Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
- [The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off](https://srmarketing.org/the-hidden-cost-of-the-night-shift-and-how-to-sleep-it-off/) - More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
- [Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park](https://srmarketing.org/private-jets-flock-to-montana-but-locals-cant-afford-the-trailer-park/) - Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
- [Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare](https://srmarketing.org/guidance-needed-for-families-reclaiming-childcare/) - Some families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.
- [Rural residents back heating oil protection plan](https://srmarketing.org/rural-residents-back-heating-oil-protection-plan/) - Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.
- ['I'd rather not leave the house so I don't get into more debt'](https://srmarketing.org/id-rather-not-leave-the-house-so-i-dont-get-into-more-debt/) - Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.
- ['My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it](https://srmarketing.org/my-buyers-dropped-their-offer-by-15000-the-day-before-exchange-gazundering-and-how-to-avoid-it/) - It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.
- [Why women should speak openly about money](https://srmarketing.org/why-women-should-speak-openly-about-money/) - Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life.
- [China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic](https://srmarketing.org/chinas-moonshot-ai-claims-kimi-k3-can-rival-openai-and-anthropic/) - The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
- [Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm](https://srmarketing.org/brewdog-founder-faces-data-complaints-over-efforts-to-buy-back-firm/) - The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.
- [What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?](https://srmarketing.org/what-are-your-rights-if-you-buy-something-that-breaks-2/) - Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.
- [What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?](https://srmarketing.org/what-are-your-rights-if-you-buy-something-that-breaks/) - Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.
- [Why Extreme Heat Is a Business Issue](https://srmarketing.org/why-extreme-heat-is-a-business-issue/) - As record heat grips the U.S. and beyond, leaders need to assess their workforce’s vulnerability.
- [How Highly Effective Global Teams Collaborate Across Cultures](https://srmarketing.org/how-highly-effective-global-teams-collaborate-across-cultures/) - Seven elements determine how well teams work across time zones, languages, and cultural norms.
- [Why has British Steel been nationalised?](https://srmarketing.org/why-has-british-steel-been-nationalised/) - The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.
- ['Volunteering with food charity saved me from loneliness'](https://srmarketing.org/volunteering-with-food-charity-saved-me-from-loneliness/) - FoodCycle takes surplus food and turns it into three-course meals served to the community.
- [How do you split the bill with friends?](https://srmarketing.org/how-do-you-split-the-bill-with-friends-2/) - Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.
- [How do you split the bill with friends?](https://srmarketing.org/how-do-you-split-the-bill-with-friends/) - Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.
- [China hits out at British Steel nationalisation](https://srmarketing.org/china-hits-out-at-british-steel-nationalisation/) - The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
- [The financial winners and losers from the World Cup](https://srmarketing.org/the-financial-winners-and-losers-from-the-world-cup/) - Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?
- [I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money](https://srmarketing.org/i-wouldnt-marry-him-until-he-paid-off-his-debt-now-im-in-charge-of-our-money-2/) - Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
- [I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money](https://srmarketing.org/i-wouldnt-marry-him-until-he-paid-off-his-debt-now-im-in-charge-of-our-money/) - Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
- [Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts](https://srmarketing.org/trump-media-to-sell-early-access-to-key-social-posts/) - Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
- [White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets](https://srmarketing.org/white-house-teleprompter-operator-accused-of-making-100k-off-trump-speech-bets/) - A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
- [Calls for government taskforce to tackle poverty](https://srmarketing.org/calls-for-government-taskforce-to-tackle-poverty/) - Charities, schools and businesses warn too many families are struggling with the cost of living.
- [Research Roundup: The Death of the Cover Letter, Boring Meetings, Wide Salary Ranges, and More](https://srmarketing.org/research-roundup-the-death-of-the-cover-letter-boring-meetings-wide-salary-ranges-and-more/) - Insights from across academia.
- [Leadership Summit 2026: AT&T CEO John Stankey on Developing Technology and Talent in the AI Era](https://srmarketing.org/leadership-summit-2026-att-ceo-john-stankey-on-developing-technology-and-talent-in-the-ai-era/) - A conversation about balancing long-term institutional strengths with a rapidly evolving marketplace.
- [Stop AI from Eroding Your Brand](https://srmarketing.org/stop-ai-from-eroding-your-brand/) - Research points to five ways companies can reduce the “brand debt” that AI can incur.
- [Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan](https://srmarketing.org/aer-lingus-proposes-cutting-500-jobs-under-savings-plan/) - The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.
- [Investigation into parking charges for drivers queuing at petrol stations](https://srmarketing.org/investigation-into-parking-charges-for-drivers-queuing-at-petrol-stations/) - It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.
- [Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production](https://srmarketing.org/chip-giant-tsmc-pledges-another-100bn-to-expand-us-production/) - The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.
- [Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concerns](https://srmarketing.org/ofcom-launches-investigation-into-tiktok-child-safety-concerns/) - It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
- [UK economy returns to growth in May](https://srmarketing.org/uk-economy-returns-to-growth-in-may/) - The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
- [Government brings British Steel under public ownership](https://srmarketing.org/government-brings-british-steel-under-public-ownership/) - The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
- [Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram](https://srmarketing.org/celebrity-influencers-paid-up-to-1m-to-advertise-deodorant-on-instagram/) - The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
- [Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'](https://srmarketing.org/buffett-calls-bill-gates-relationship-with-epstein-distasteful/) - The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.
- [Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws](https://srmarketing.org/salary-information-to-be-shown-on-job-ads-under-new-laws/) - The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.
- [SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut](https://srmarketing.org/spacex-share-price-drops-below-stock-market-debut/) - Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
- [Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-faces-crucial-choice-for-chancellor-as-battle-for-no-11-continues/) - Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
- [British Steel nationalisation takes step closer](https://srmarketing.org/british-steel-nationalisation-takes-step-closer-2/) - The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.
- [British Steel nationalisation takes step closer](https://srmarketing.org/british-steel-nationalisation-takes-step-closer/) - The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.
- [Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm](https://srmarketing.org/brewdog-co-founder-james-watt-launches-bid-to-buy-back-beer-firm/) - Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.
- [Money Box](https://srmarketing.org/money-box-3/) - New regulations start for shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later.
- [4 Hidden Traps of Team Dynamics](https://srmarketing.org/4-hidden-traps-of-team-dynamics/) - How leaders can develop the skills they need to navigate differences on their teams with awareness, humility, and intention.
- [Are You Biased Toward Job Candidates Who Reply Quickly?](https://srmarketing.org/are-you-biased-toward-job-candidates-who-reply-quickly/) - Research found that a candidate’s response time can shape hiring decisions as strongly as traditional qualifications.
- [Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling](https://srmarketing.org/dont-panic-five-ways-to-stop-your-kids-endless-scrolling-2/) - Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.
- [Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway](https://srmarketing.org/several-flights-diverted-after-plane-blocks-gatwick-runway/) - An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel.
- [China economic growth falls sharply, missing target](https://srmarketing.org/china-economic-growth-falls-sharply-missing-target-2/) - Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
- [What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?](https://srmarketing.org/what-are-my-rights-if-my-flight-is-cancelled-or-delayed-6/) - We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
- [Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills](https://srmarketing.org/thames-water-returns-to-profit-after-raising-bills/) - The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled.
- [Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks](https://srmarketing.org/trump-threatens-to-bomb-bridges-and-power-plants-unless-iran-resumes-talks/) - Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.
- [China economic growth falls sharply, missing target](https://srmarketing.org/china-economic-growth-falls-sharply-missing-target/) - Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
- [Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'](https://srmarketing.org/xbox-workers-stunned-after-jobs-bloodbath-2/) - The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?
- [Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'](https://srmarketing.org/xbox-workers-stunned-after-jobs-bloodbath/) - The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?
- [Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens](https://srmarketing.org/midnight-social-media-curfew-proposed-for-older-uk-teens/) - Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.
- [I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted](https://srmarketing.org/i-changed-jobs-10-times-in-10-years-to-get-the-career-i-wanted-2/) - The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.
- [I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted](https://srmarketing.org/i-changed-jobs-10-times-in-10-years-to-get-the-career-i-wanted/) - The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.
- [Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections](https://srmarketing.org/buy-now-pay-later-rules-to-bring-refunds-and-rejections-2/) - Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.
- [Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections](https://srmarketing.org/buy-now-pay-later-rules-to-bring-refunds-and-rejections/) - Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.
- [Midnight social media curfew and scrolling curbs proposed for older UK teens](https://srmarketing.org/midnight-social-media-curfew-and-scrolling-curbs-proposed-for-older-uk-teens/) - Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.
- [Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity](https://srmarketing.org/billionaire-warren-buffett-stops-donations-to-bill-gates-charity/) - The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports](https://srmarketing.org/trump-scraps-threat-of-20-fee-on-hormuz-cargo-as-us-prepares-to-resume-blockade-of-iran-ports/) - Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
- [Port of Dover works to avoid summer travel chaos](https://srmarketing.org/port-of-dover-works-to-avoid-summer-travel-chaos/) - It is hoped the long queues and delays seen over the May bank holiday will not be repeated.
- [US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall](https://srmarketing.org/us-inflation-rate-eases-to-3-5-as-gasoline-prices-fall-2/) - While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
- [US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall](https://srmarketing.org/us-inflation-rate-eases-to-3-5-as-gasoline-prices-fall/) - While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
- [Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets](https://srmarketing.org/diamond-giant-de-beers-halts-work-at-flagship-south-african-mine-as-demand-plummets/) - Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
- [The Best Teams Know When to Work Alone](https://srmarketing.org/the-best-teams-know-when-to-work-alone/) - In this week’s The Insider newsletter, managing editor Gretchen Gavett writes about designing work around how teams actually perform best.
- [PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds](https://srmarketing.org/ppe-failures-left-nhs-staff-poorly-protected-and-wasted-10bn-covid-inquiry-finds/) - Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
- [South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures](https://srmarketing.org/south-east-water-must-pay-30-5m-for-supply-failures/) - Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.
- [Woman's Hour](https://srmarketing.org/womans-hour-2/) - We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.
- [Removing tax from food could cost £14m - minister](https://srmarketing.org/removing-tax-from-food-could-cost-14m-minister/) - Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders.
- [Pop-up free school uniform and prom dress stall](https://srmarketing.org/pop-up-free-school-uniform-and-prom-dress-stall/) - People are being encouraged to donate, swap or take items they need for free.
- [Parent cooking classes 'built my confidence'](https://srmarketing.org/parent-cooking-classes-built-my-confidence/) - New cooking scheme aims to help parents learn healthy recipes which are convenient to make.
- [Call for right to grow food on unused public land](https://srmarketing.org/call-for-right-to-grow-food-on-unused-public-land/) - Some London council already allow unused land to be turned into gardens, allotments and flowerbeds.
- [How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower](https://srmarketing.org/how-us-commerce-secretarys-epstein-links-were-uncovered-by-british-whistleblower/) - Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
- [UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes](https://srmarketing.org/uae-condemns-irans-brazen-attack-on-tankers-as-us-launches-fresh-strikes/) - The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
- [US Mexican food chain Chipotle to open first restaurant in Mexico](https://srmarketing.org/us-mexican-food-chain-chipotle-to-open-first-restaurant-in-mexico/) - Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.
- [Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?](https://srmarketing.org/is-tracking-your-food-purchases-good-for-your-health/) - Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
- ['I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?](https://srmarketing.org/i-dont-want-to-seem-tight-how-much-should-you-give-to-the-year-end-teacher-collection-2/) - Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
- ['I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?](https://srmarketing.org/i-dont-want-to-seem-tight-how-much-should-you-give-to-the-year-end-teacher-collection/) - Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
- [Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz](https://srmarketing.org/trump-reinstates-iran-port-blockade-and-vows-20-charge-on-cargo-passing-through-hormuz/) - The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger](https://srmarketing.org/paramount-and-warner-bros-sued-to-block-110bn-mega-merger/) - A dozen US states are taking legal action to halt the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history.
- [Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally](https://srmarketing.org/volkswagen-planning-to-cut-up-to-100000-jobs-globally/) - The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
- [UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates](https://srmarketing.org/uk-switzerland-deal-to-scrap-roaming-charges-and-allow-britons-to-use-e-gates/) - The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
- [U.S. and Japanese Companies Struggle with Different Parts of AI Adoption—and Offer Different Lessons for Making It Work](https://srmarketing.org/u-s-and-japanese-companies-struggle-with-different-parts-of-ai-adoption-and-offer-different-lessons-for-making-it-work/) - In the U.S., companies move quickly, but struggle to create real returns; In Japan, deployment has moved slowly, but is often deep and fruitful.
- [AI Adoption Is Testing Modular Firms](https://srmarketing.org/ai-adoption-is-testing-modular-firms/) - Modularity has helped firms manage complexity. But to stay competitive, they will need to be able to rapidly reconfigure their existing capabilities.
- [Great Leaders Know Which Emotions Their Feedback Will Trigger](https://srmarketing.org/great-leaders-know-which-emotions-their-feedback-will-trigger/) - Different employees may respond differently to the same kind of feedback. These six techniques can ensure your message lands the right way.
- [Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations](https://srmarketing.org/demand-for-baby-bank-growing-faster-than-donations/) - The charity says it gave out 36,400 items of child clothing and 536 tubs of formula milk in 2025.
- [The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?](https://srmarketing.org/the-spacex-ipo-made-history-is-the-excitement-still-there/) - A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
- [US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz](https://srmarketing.org/us-and-iran-trade-fire-as-tensions-rise-over-strait-of-hormuz/) - Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
- [10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all](https://srmarketing.org/10-years-of-pokemon-go-and-the-millions-still-trying-to-catch-em-all/) - Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
- [New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain](https://srmarketing.org/new-era-for-gibraltar-with-removal-of-118-year-old-border-controls-with-spain/) - It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
- [Why switching to save money is easier than you might think](https://srmarketing.org/why-switching-to-save-money-is-easier-than-you-might-think-2/) - Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.
- [Why switching to save money is easier than you might think](https://srmarketing.org/why-switching-to-save-money-is-easier-than-you-might-think/) - Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.
- [Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says](https://srmarketing.org/londoners-face-hidden-poverty-premium-study-says/) - Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.
- [How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter](https://srmarketing.org/how-aldi-is-taking-on-us-supermarkets-with-its-4-almond-butter/) - The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?
- [Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start](https://srmarketing.org/reeves-tells-bbc-burnham-needs-worked-through-plan-to-govern-from-the-start/) - The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
- [Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?](https://srmarketing.org/will-trump-accounts-deliver-for-american-children/) - The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.
- ['We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet'](https://srmarketing.org/weve-saved-34-tonnes-of-food-and-a-carpet/) - Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items".
- [Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices](https://srmarketing.org/major-car-firms-found-not-to-have-installed-emissions-cheating-devices/) - A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.
- [Should you be switching bank accounts?](https://srmarketing.org/should-you-be-switching-bank-accounts/) - Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.
- [Should you be switching bank accounts?](https://srmarketing.org/should-you-be-switching-bank-accounts-2/) - Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.
- [Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale](https://srmarketing.org/chip-giant-sk-hynix-raises-26-5bn-in-mega-us-share-sale-2/) - The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
- [Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say](https://srmarketing.org/man-nearly-sucked-out-of-window-mid-air-on-ryanair-plane-passengers-say/) - Ryanair confirm a passenger was given medical treatment after an incident on a Malta Air flight, which is owned by Ryanair.
- [Balancing Today’s Demands with Tomorrow’s Goals](https://srmarketing.org/balancing-todays-demands-with-tomorrows-goals/) - Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly on how to plan for the long term during volatile times.
- [EasyJet agrees to rival £5.7bn takeover bid](https://srmarketing.org/easyjet-agrees-to-rival-5-7bn-takeover-bid/) - The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a previous potential takeover offer from Castlelake.
- [Drivers urged to shop around amid 11p fuel gap](https://srmarketing.org/drivers-urged-to-shop-around-amid-11p-fuel-gap/) - The RAC says motorists are missing out on savings because many are not using price comparison tools.
- [Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?](https://srmarketing.org/why-has-the-price-of-fish-and-chips-gone-up/) - One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.
- [Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale](https://srmarketing.org/chip-giant-sk-hynix-raises-26-5bn-in-mega-us-share-sale/) - The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
- [Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans](https://srmarketing.org/vapes-to-have-less-enticing-names-to-protect-children-under-uk-plans/) - People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
- ['Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet](https://srmarketing.org/cool-in-90-seconds-the-fake-portable-air-conditioners-sweeping-the-internet/) - The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
- [Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener](https://srmarketing.org/pressure-builds-on-europes-biggest-port-to-be-greener/) - A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
- [We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers](https://srmarketing.org/we-saved-6000-on-holidays-by-swapping-homes-with-strangers-2/) - The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
- [We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers](https://srmarketing.org/we-saved-6000-on-holidays-by-swapping-homes-with-strangers/) - The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
- [Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist](https://srmarketing.org/interest-rates-may-need-to-rise-this-year-says-bank-of-england-economist/) - Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed
- [You Outsourced the AI—but You Still Own the Risk](https://srmarketing.org/you-outsourced-the-ai-but-you-still-own-the-risk/) - Courts and regulators will still hold you responsible if AI tools discriminate, mishandle data, or harm customers.
- [The Office Amenity That Actually Improves Teamwork](https://srmarketing.org/the-office-amenity-that-actually-improves-teamwork/) - Research on 6,000 workers shows how one investment helps people to do their best thinking.
- [Leadership Summit 2026: Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón on Leading with Focus in Turbulent Times](https://srmarketing.org/leadership-summit-2026-honest-company-ceo-carla-vernon-on-leading-with-focus-in-turbulent-times/) - A conversation about the decision-making and communication required to take a mission-driven company to new heights.
- [When Companies in a Supply Chain Work on Different Timelines](https://srmarketing.org/when-companies-in-a-supply-chain-work-on-different-timelines/) - Industries are increasingly split on how fast they work. Companies that redesign how they collaborate across time horizons will build a lasting advantage.
- [Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks](https://srmarketing.org/porn-site-company-fined-630000-over-failed-age-checks/) - Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.
- [Welfare cuts: What's been happening with Pip and universal credit?](https://srmarketing.org/welfare-cuts-whats-been-happening-with-pip-and-universal-credit/) - The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits.
- [How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?](https://srmarketing.org/how-can-i-get-air-conditioning-in-my-home-and-how-much-does-it-cost/) - As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?
- [Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years](https://srmarketing.org/life-of-sizewell-b-extended-by-another-20-years/) - The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.
- [Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved](https://srmarketing.org/jackdaw-boss-warns-of-winter-fuel-shortages-if-gas-field-not-approved/) - Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.
- [Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring](https://srmarketing.org/wealthy-ai-workers-send-san-francisco-house-prices-soaring-2/) - The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
- [Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring](https://srmarketing.org/wealthy-ai-workers-send-san-francisco-house-prices-soaring/) - The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
- [I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money](https://srmarketing.org/i-run-the-uks-biggest-bank-here-are-five-ways-to-manage-your-money-2/) - The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.
- [I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money](https://srmarketing.org/i-run-the-uks-biggest-bank-here-are-five-ways-to-manage-your-money/) - The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.
- [Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it](https://srmarketing.org/why-electric-cars-cost-more-to-insure-and-whats-being-done-about-it/) - The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
- [Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds](https://srmarketing.org/online-marketplaces-still-selling-dozens-of-unsafe-baby-products-which-finds/) - Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
- [How to find lost bank accounts](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-find-lost-bank-accounts/) - How to find lost bank accounts
- [Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change](https://srmarketing.org/jackdaw-owner-says-gas-field-will-not-materially-influence-climate-change/) - The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
- [Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics](https://srmarketing.org/outcry-as-meta-lets-users-make-ai-images-from-public-instagram-profile-pics/) - The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".
- [How to Ensure Your Company Acts on Your New Strategy](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-ensure-your-company-acts-on-your-new-strategy/) - McKinsey research reveals three actions leaders can take to close the gap between strategy and execution.
- [Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures](https://srmarketing.org/severn-trent-avoids-fine-for-wastewater-failures/) - The water firm took "genuine accountability" after breaching wastewater obligations, Ofwat says.
- [The places where it's cheaper to holiday this summer](https://srmarketing.org/the-places-where-its-cheaper-to-holiday-this-summer/) - Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
- [Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts](https://srmarketing.org/virgin-media-fined-28m-for-preventing-customers-from-cancelling-contracts/) - Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.
- [Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company](https://srmarketing.org/trains-and-emergency-calls-affected-after-major-outage-at-australias-largest-telecoms-company/) - Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.
- [Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets](https://srmarketing.org/airbnb-data-identifies-illegal-social-home-sublets/) - Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.
- [Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks](https://srmarketing.org/australia-dock-workers-call-for-28-hour-week-in-ai-talks/) - A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
- [Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services](https://srmarketing.org/hundreds-of-jobs-at-risk-as-john-lewis-plans-to-cut-some-services/) - No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
- [Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules](https://srmarketing.org/victims-of-23andme-data-breach-to-get-47m-payout-judge-rules/) - 23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
- [Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up](https://srmarketing.org/package-holidays-to-dubai-and-egypt-cheaper-as-european-prices-creep-up-2/) - Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
- [Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up](https://srmarketing.org/package-holidays-to-dubai-and-egypt-cheaper-as-european-prices-creep-up/) - Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
- [From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits](https://srmarketing.org/from-mouthwash-to-hair-dye-how-weight-loss-jabs-are-changing-shopping-habits/) - The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.
- ['You have to say no': Families struggling with holiday food costs](https://srmarketing.org/you-have-to-say-no-families-struggling-with-holiday-food-costs/) - Susan Lilley, a single mother of two, said the weekly shop has become one of her biggest financial worries.
- [Why the Next Wave of Enterprise Strategy is Industry Clouds](https://srmarketing.org/why-the-next-wave-of-enterprise-strategy-is-industry-clouds/) - Sponsor content from Oracle and Wipro.
- [Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase](https://srmarketing.org/budget-energy-announces-9-5-price-increase/) - Budget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.
- [Competing in a World of Transient Advantage](https://srmarketing.org/competing-in-a-world-of-transient-advantage/) - An HBR Executive Masterclass with Rita McGrath, Columbia Business School professor and author of “The End of Competitive Advantage.”
- [Every Organization Has Two Realities](https://srmarketing.org/every-organization-has-two-realities/) - In the July 6, 2026, edition of The Insider, managing editor Gretchen Gavett highlights the growing gap between the company leaders think they run and the one employees actually experience.
- [Are We Entering a New Age of Creativity with the Help of AI?](https://srmarketing.org/are-we-entering-a-new-age-of-creativity-with-the-help-of-ai/) - Inside a case study about why The Atlantic chose to make a deal with OpenAI, and what it may mean for the future of journalism and new ideas.
- [Make the Business Case for Your Sustainability Initiative](https://srmarketing.org/make-the-business-case-for-your-sustainability-initiative/) - Chief sustainability officers need to talk about cash flow, risk, and return.
- [High-spending online gamblers to face financial risk checks](https://srmarketing.org/high-spending-online-gamblers-to-face-financial-risk-checks/) - Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.
- [One million more UK homeowners set  to face higher mortgages](https://srmarketing.org/one-million-more-uk-homeowners-set-to-face-higher-mortgages-2/) - Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
- [One million more UK homeowners set  to face higher mortgages](https://srmarketing.org/one-million-more-uk-homeowners-set-to-face-higher-mortgages/) - Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
- [How Leaders Can Use AI to Solve Real Business Problems](https://srmarketing.org/how-leaders-can-use-ai-to-solve-real-business-problems/) - A conversation with journalist Josh Tyrangiel about treating AI as a strategic advantage, not just a tool.
- [E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums](https://srmarketing.org/e-bike-injury-payouts-top-110m-and-push-up-insurance-premiums-2/) - It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.
- [Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food](https://srmarketing.org/volunteers-racing-to-save-surplus-silverstone-food/) - A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix.
- [E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums](https://srmarketing.org/e-bike-injury-payouts-top-110m-and-push-up-insurance-premiums/) - It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.
- [AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%](https://srmarketing.org/ai-chip-boom-lifts-samsung-profits-by-1800/) - It comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies, which has pushed up prices.
- [Robots available for rent: But what can they do?](https://srmarketing.org/robots-available-for-rent-but-what-can-they-do/) - Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
- [Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course](https://srmarketing.org/amazon-bars-breastfeeding-boss-from-business-course/) - Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.
- ['I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring](https://srmarketing.org/i-wear-it-on-my-middle-finger-the-rise-of-the-defiant-divorce-ring-2/) - Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
- ['I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring](https://srmarketing.org/i-wear-it-on-my-middle-finger-the-rise-of-the-defiant-divorce-ring/) - Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
- [Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'](https://srmarketing.org/microsoft-cuts-4800-jobs-and-shrinks-xbox-in-significant-restructure/) - The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.
- [AI Is Changing How Customers Choose Your Business](https://srmarketing.org/ai-is-changing-how-customers-choose-your-business/) - How three SMBs—a manufacturer, a boutique hotel, and a B2B software company—are adapting.
- [Want Workers to Reskill? Show Them Who They Can Become.](https://srmarketing.org/want-workers-to-reskill-show-them-who-they-can-become/) - New research underscores the importance of designing training with identity and employment outcomes in mind.
- [Performance Management Needs New Metrics in the AI Era](https://srmarketing.org/performance-management-needs-new-metrics-in-the-ai-era/) - How organizations can evaluate the contributions of employees, AI systems, and their combined output.
- [Shoppers hit by hidden fees](https://srmarketing.org/shoppers-hit-by-hidden-fees/) - Shoppers hit by hidden fees
- [ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn](https://srmarketing.org/itv-sells-media-and-entertainment-arm-to-sky-for-1-6bn/) - The two broadcasters say the deal will create a strong rival to global streaming giants.
- [Fuel providers hopeful of more price reductions](https://srmarketing.org/fuel-providers-hopeful-of-more-price-reductions/) - Rubis and ATF Fuels both say they expect to see prices fall further in time.
- [Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m](https://srmarketing.org/backlash-after-china-bubble-tea-firm-ordered-to-pay-louis-vuitton-1-5m/) - A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.
- [Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know](https://srmarketing.org/wegovy-weight-loss-pill-now-available-in-uk-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
- [Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you](https://srmarketing.org/three-things-you-can-do-to-stop-eu-border-checks-at-the-airport-costing-you-2/) - Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.
- [Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you](https://srmarketing.org/three-things-you-can-do-to-stop-eu-border-checks-at-the-airport-costing-you/) - Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.
- [EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover](https://srmarketing.org/easyjet-reaches-agreement-in-principle-over-potential-takeover/) - The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
- [Clay, kilns and the cost of survival for tile makers](https://srmarketing.org/clay-kilns-and-the-cost-of-survival-for-tile-makers/) - While some firms lean into their heritage, others are modernising in the face of economic pressures.
- [What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows](https://srmarketing.org/what-sky-buying-itv-could-mean-for-your-favourite-shows/) - An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.
- [What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?](https://srmarketing.org/what-could-new-rights-for-unmarried-couples-mean-for-your-money/) - Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.
- [How to avoid fees when spending abroad](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-avoid-fees-when-spending-abroad/) - Martin is revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away.
- [Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds](https://srmarketing.org/instagram-running-ads-promoting-child-sexual-abuse-material-in-india-bbc-finds-2/) - The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
- ['Not a lot of Gen Z trust the state pension system'](https://srmarketing.org/not-a-lot-of-gen-z-trust-the-state-pension-system-2/) - Young people tells the BBC what they think about the state pension.
- ['Not a lot of Gen Z trust the state pension system'](https://srmarketing.org/not-a-lot-of-gen-z-trust-the-state-pension-system/) - Young people tells the BBC what they think about the state pension.
- ['Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?](https://srmarketing.org/start-work-at-11-but-will-other-bosses-be-as-flexible-over-englands-1am-match/) - Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
- [Excitement and concerns over credit card plans](https://srmarketing.org/excitement-and-concerns-over-credit-card-plans/) - Some islanders say changes will help but others are worried about their data being shared.
- [SSE Airtricity bills to increase by over £70 a year](https://srmarketing.org/sse-airtricity-bills-to-increase-by-over-70-a-year/) - SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.
- [Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says](https://srmarketing.org/tackle-workplace-sickness-to-unlock-hidden-growth-former-john-lewis-boss-says/) - More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.
- [Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax](https://srmarketing.org/burnham-says-there-is-some-room-for-movement-on-tax/) - But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
- [Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen Airport](https://srmarketing.org/security-staff-to-go-on-strike-at-aberdeen-airport-2/) - The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, are set to begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".
- [Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen Airport](https://srmarketing.org/security-staff-to-go-on-strike-at-aberdeen-airport/) - The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, are set to begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".
- [Livery bookings rise as horse owners struggle with costs](https://srmarketing.org/livery-bookings-rise-as-horse-owners-struggle-with-costs/) - The livery provides an affordable service for owners to be able to have their horses cared for.
- [Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds](https://srmarketing.org/instagram-running-ads-promoting-child-sexual-abuse-material-in-india-bbc-finds/) - The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
- [AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?](https://srmarketing.org/ai-is-not-smart-so-whats-next-in-artificial-intelligence/) - Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
- ['We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?](https://srmarketing.org/we-give-up-to-400-how-much-should-you-gift-at-a-wedding-2/) - Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
- ['We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?](https://srmarketing.org/we-give-up-to-400-how-much-should-you-gift-at-a-wedding/) - Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
- [Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal](https://srmarketing.org/goat-and-skin-in-millions-of-lamb-kebabs-compared-to-horsemeat-lasagne-scandal/) - Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
- [Can our fridges cope with heatwaves?](https://srmarketing.org/can-our-fridges-cope-with-heatwaves/) - An expert says many can not handle the high temperatures we have been experiencing.
- [Old British fridges 'cannot cope with the heat'](https://srmarketing.org/old-british-fridges-cannot-cope-with-the-heat-2/) - Experts say older fridges are failing in hot weather as rising temperatures put them under pressure.
- [How to bag a bargain flight](https://srmarketing.org/how-to-bag-a-bargain-flight/) - Finance expert Laura Pomfret shares her top tips for finding cheaper flights, from spotting rare error fares to knowing the best time to book. Plus, why airline bundles aren't always the bargain they seem.
- [Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off](https://srmarketing.org/why-the-expected-fight-over-the-north-american-trade-deal-never-kicked-off-2/) - The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.
- [World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June](https://srmarketing.org/world-cup-boom-falters-as-us-hospitality-jobs-fall-in-june/) - There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.
- [Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game](https://srmarketing.org/government-rules-out-extending-pub-hours-for-england-v-mexico-game/) - The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
- [Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year](https://srmarketing.org/car-finance-compensation-payments-delayed-until-next-year-2/) - Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
- [Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year](https://srmarketing.org/car-finance-compensation-payments-delayed-until-next-year/) - Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
- [Research: Navigating the Business Risks of Changing Pro-America Sentiment](https://srmarketing.org/research-navigating-the-business-risks-of-changing-pro-america-sentiment/) - A study of 5,355 U.S. firms over 20 years found both opportunities and risks for companies that embrace these narratives—and those that try to stay on the sidelines.
- [Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off](https://srmarketing.org/why-the-expected-fight-over-the-north-american-trade-deal-never-kicked-off/) - The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.
- [EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss](https://srmarketing.org/eu-border-delays-not-bearable-over-summer-warns-airport-boss/) - Holidaymakers face long waits under the EU's new Entry-Exit System, the head of Berlin's airport says.
- [Why Gen Z are taking mini-retirements](https://srmarketing.org/why-gen-z-are-taking-mini-retirements-2/) - Many young people are choosing to spend money they would otherwise put into a pension, on trips now.
- [Why Gen Z are taking mini-retirements](https://srmarketing.org/why-gen-z-are-taking-mini-retirements/) - Many young people are choosing to spend money they would otherwise put into a pension, on trips now.
- [Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals](https://srmarketing.org/google-must-pay-e4-1bn-fine-for-using-android-to-block-rivals/) - A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."
- [Singapore seizes $42m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling](https://srmarketing.org/singapore-seizes-42m-mansion-over-nvidia-chip-smuggling/) - The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.
- [Old British fridges 'cannot cope with the heat'](https://srmarketing.org/old-british-fridges-cannot-cope-with-the-heat/) - Experts say older fridges are failing in hot weather as rising temperatures put them under pressure.
- [World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute leaving fans stranded outside stadiums](https://srmarketing.org/world-cup-dreams-shattered-as-stubhub-tickets-cancelled-at-last-minute-leaving-fans-stranded-outside-stadiums/) - Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.
- [Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say](https://srmarketing.org/dont-expect-trackers-to-save-your-stolen-car-experts-say/) - Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
- ['We had to use a food bank after university’](https://srmarketing.org/we-had-to-use-a-food-bank-after-university/) - Steven Crichton and his partner Kat skipped meals to make sure their children "had full lunch boxes".
- [I needed to use a food bank after graduating - now I want to end the stigma](https://srmarketing.org/i-needed-to-use-a-food-bank-after-graduating-now-i-want-to-end-the-stigma/) - Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.
- [Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years](https://srmarketing.org/halifax-brand-to-be-scrapped-after-173-years/) - Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.
- [US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal](https://srmarketing.org/us-blocks-long-term-renewal-of-north-american-trade-deal/) - US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews
- [Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six surprising ways Trump made money in 2025](https://srmarketing.org/bibles-home-alone-and-perfume-six-surprising-ways-trump-made-money-in-2025/) - Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.
- [Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81](https://srmarketing.org/brewery-boss-who-banned-phones-and-swearing-from-pubs-dies-aged-81-2/) - Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.
- [Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure](https://srmarketing.org/romesh-ranganathan-gutted-over-bakery-closure-2/) - Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.
- [Money Box](https://srmarketing.org/money-box-2/) - Money Box Live considers what buying a flat means for your finances?
- [Trump's $1.4bn crypto earnings revealed](https://srmarketing.org/trumps-1-4bn-crypto-earnings-revealed/) - US President Donald Trump made more than $1.4 bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.
- [Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81](https://srmarketing.org/brewery-boss-who-banned-phones-and-swearing-from-pubs-dies-aged-81/) - Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.
- [Aspiring Leaders, Don’t Just Network Up](https://srmarketing.org/aspiring-leaders-dont-just-network-up/) - Influence isn’t built on proximity to power alone.
- [Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved](https://srmarketing.org/up-to-150-ex-whsmith-high-street-stores-to-close-as-rescue-deal-approved/) - The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
- [Refunds: Hidden Tricks](https://srmarketing.org/refunds-hidden-tricks/) - Struggling to get a refund? Consumer journalist Rebecca Wilcox shares some tips.
- [What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?](https://srmarketing.org/what-will-the-energy-cap-changes-mean-for-my-bills-2/) - Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.
- [Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?](https://srmarketing.org/why-is-crucial-tech-vulnerable-to-the-heat/) - Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
- [Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure](https://srmarketing.org/romesh-ranganathan-gutted-over-bakery-closure/) - Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.
- [Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office](https://srmarketing.org/trump-made-more-than-1bn-from-crypto-in-first-year-back-in-office/) - The president earned millions more from real estate, Trump-themed Bibles, watches and other items.
- [Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools](https://srmarketing.org/anthropic-says-us-lifts-export-ban-on-its-advanced-ai-tools/) - Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.
- [Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail](https://srmarketing.org/chinese-tycoon-sentenced-to-30-years-in-us-jail-2/) - Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
- [Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension](https://srmarketing.org/why-gen-z-are-planning-for-life-without-a-state-pension-3/) - Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
- [Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension](https://srmarketing.org/why-gen-z-are-planning-for-life-without-a-state-pension-2/) - Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
- [Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension](https://srmarketing.org/why-gen-z-are-planning-for-life-without-a-state-pension/) - Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
- [Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise](https://srmarketing.org/plea-for-households-to-read-energy-meter-as-prices-rise/) - Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
- [The Four Business Outcomes That Break When Enterprises Stop Validating Their Defenses](https://srmarketing.org/the-four-business-outcomes-that-break-when-enterprises-stop-validating-their-defenses/) - Sponsor content from AWS and Terra Security.
- [Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers](https://srmarketing.org/australia-sues-amazon-for-making-allegedly-unfair-contracts-with-subscribers/) - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law
- [The End of Independent Federal Agencies Will Change Your Business](https://srmarketing.org/the-end-of-independent-federal-agencies-will-change-your-business/) - What leaders need to know about the Trump v. Slaughter decision.
- [Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home](https://srmarketing.org/cruise-passengers-stranded-after-air-con-failure-to-be-flown-home/) - Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
- [AI Is Squeezing Middle Managers](https://srmarketing.org/ai-is-squeezing-middle-managers/) - In the June 29, 2026, edition of The Insider, managing editor Gretchen Gavett highlights how AI is quietly burying middle managers and why the era of cheap capital is ending.
- [When Evaluating an M&A Opportunity, Consider the Broader Digital Ecosystem](https://srmarketing.org/when-evaluating-an-ma-opportunity-consider-the-broader-digital-ecosystem/) - Ask: To what extent would a prospective acquisition create value through app developers, data providers, and agent platforms?
- [Woman's Hour](https://srmarketing.org/womans-hour/) - We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos' National Maternity Investigation.
- [How Top World Cup, NBA, and NFL Coaches Make Better Decisions Under Pressure](https://srmarketing.org/how-top-world-cup-nba-and-nfl-coaches-make-better-decisions-under-pressure/) - A conversation with sports industry experts Alan McCall and Johann Bilsborough on preparing for the tough moments.
- [WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers](https://srmarketing.org/whatsapp-to-let-people-chat-by-swapping-usernames-instead-of-phone-numbers/) - The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
- [Shetland set to back £1.5bn plan to connect islands with undersea tunnels](https://srmarketing.org/shetland-set-to-back-1-5bn-plan-to-connect-islands-with-undersea-tunnels/) - The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.
- [India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones](https://srmarketing.org/indias-biggest-share-sales-tell-the-story-of-a-country-glued-to-its-phones/) - NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.
- [Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail](https://srmarketing.org/chinese-tycoon-sentenced-to-30-years-in-us-jail/) - Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
- [Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers](https://srmarketing.org/homes-harder-to-sell-as-high-mortgage-rates-frustrate-buyers-2/) - Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
- [Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers](https://srmarketing.org/homes-harder-to-sell-as-high-mortgage-rates-frustrate-buyers/) - Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
- [We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40](https://srmarketing.org/we-had-packed-lunches-every-day-for-10-years-and-retired-at-40-2/) - The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
- [We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40](https://srmarketing.org/we-had-packed-lunches-every-day-for-10-years-and-retired-at-40/) - The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
- [Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?](https://srmarketing.org/will-andy-burnhams-devolution-plan-raise-economic-growth/) - BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
- [Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan](https://srmarketing.org/burnhams-manchesterism-could-change-the-uk-but-is-not-yet-a-full-economic-plan/) - Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
- [Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook](https://srmarketing.org/supreme-court-blocks-trumps-attempt-to-fire-federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cook/) - The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
- [Your Talent Strategy Has to Keep Up with Your AI Transformation](https://srmarketing.org/your-talent-strategy-has-to-keep-up-with-your-ai-transformation/) - Three ways to design a long-term talent pipeline.
- [Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks](https://srmarketing.org/ford-rehires-human-engineers-after-ai-fails-to-match-quality-checks/) - The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.
- [British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs](https://srmarketing.org/british-american-tobacco-to-cut-9000-jobs/) - The tobacco industry is grappling with declining demand for traditional cigarettes.
- [South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan](https://srmarketing.org/south-korea-unveils-1tn-chip-and-ai-investment-plan/) - It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

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