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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
Business & Economy

The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
Business & Economy

Who could be the UK's next chancellor?

The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
Business & Economy

Three unusual things about the King's tax bill

King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
Business & Economy

Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax

The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Business & Economy

Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it

Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Business & Economy

Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote

Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
Business & Economy

Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free

As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan
Business & Economy

South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan

It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
Business & Economy

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.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Business & Economy

Supreme Court blocks Trump's 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.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
Business & Economy

British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs

The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers
Business & Economy

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.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
Bitcoin's correlation with dollar-yen rate hits -0.90, undercutting 'carry trade' theory
Crypto & Digital Assets

Bitcoin's correlation with dollar-yen rate hits -0.90, undercutting 'carry trade' theory

Bitcoin’s price has shown an unusually strong negative 52-week correlation with the dollar-yen exchange rate.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
SEC wins $5.5 million default judgment over alleged fake crypto platform NanoBit
Crypto & Digital Assets

SEC wins $5.5 million default judgment over alleged fake crypto platform NanoBit

The group built trust via WhatsApp, then misappropriated user funds to Hong Kong bank accounts instead of executing any actual crypto trades.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements
Crypto & Digital Assets

UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements

The Financial Conduct Authority's proposal follows the Bank of England's backtracking on the limit to the value of stablecoins an individual could hold.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Strategy heads for 11th losing month in 12 as bitcoin weakness continues
Crypto & Digital Assets

Strategy heads for 11th losing month in 12 as bitcoin weakness continues

Strategy (MSTR) shares have lost around 41% of their value in June.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Bitcoin nears 2024 lows as options traders pay up for downside protection
Crypto & Digital Assets

Bitcoin nears 2024 lows as options traders pay up for downside protection

Bitcoin and ether slid toward key support price levels. DeFi tokens were hit hardest, even as XLM and LIT bucked the broader market weakness.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Bitcoin $4.4 billion supply overhang emerges as institutional demand wilts
Crypto & Digital Assets

Bitcoin $4.4 billion supply overhang emerges as institutional demand wilts

Your day-ahead look for June 30, 2026

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views