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Share to Facebook Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey says his technology firm Block is laying off almost half its workforce because artificial intelligence (AI) “fundamentally changes what it means to build and run a company.” The layoffs will mean headcount at the company – which owns Square, CashApp, Afterpay, TIDAL and Bitkey – will fall to […]

Share to Facebook Households across England are facing steep council tax increases for the next financial year, with more than four in five top-tier authorities preparing to raise bills by close to the maximum permitted amount. Analysis of Press Association data shows 125 councils, equivalent to 82% of England’s 153 top-tier authorities, are planning increases

Share to Facebook Nearly half of UK workers feel pressure to remain contactable while on annual leave, meaning they’re not truly resting even when they take time off. A new report from Employment Hero found that 44% of UK workers felt pressure to stay in touch while on holiday. Among 18-34-year-olds, that figure rose above

Share to Facebook The average UK monthly private rent is now £1,367, up 3.5% in the 12 months to January 2026, according to new ONS data released February 18th. While rents are still rising, the pace is actually slowing. This is the lowest annual inflation rate since March 2022, down from 4.0% the previous month.

Share to Facebook The average annual energy bill will fall by 7% in April, Ofgem has announced. Between April and June, the typical dual fuel bill will drop to £1,641 – down from the current £1,758 cap. That’s a £117 reduction. Compared to the level between April and June 2025, it’s 11% or £208 lower.

Share to Facebook The consultation on tourist taxes for England has now closed, with the government set to decide which cities and regions will be allowed to charge visitors for overnight stays. The 12-week consultation ended on February 18th, and English mayors are set to get new powers that will allow them to impose a

Share to Facebook Airbnb executives have discussed launching a loyalty program for years, and now the company is finally running tests. During last week’s earnings call, CEO Brian Chesky said the company is experimenting with multiple approaches. “We’re testing different benefits that could be in the loyalty program. And based on the results of those

Share to Facebook New research from Expedia has shown how travellers can cut hundreds of pounds from flight costs, with Friday now officially shown to be the cheapest day to depart. The latest Air Hacks Report reveals that holidaymakers can save an average of 18% by departing on a Friday instead than a Saturday. Despite

Share to Facebook Nationwide Building Society has issued a warning to customers about the rules around a £175 bonus payment. The issue came to light after a customer raised an urgent query about their account switch. The person contacted Nationwide over social media as they had made a current account switch which was soon to

Share to Facebook Major contactless card changes come into force on March 19th, but fewer than half of UK banks currently let customers set their own contactless limit. Defaqto conducted research ahead of rule changes that will allow banks to set higher contactless card limits beyond the existing ceiling of £100 per transaction, should they