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'I sold it for over £1k': Why people want new Swatch

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:46am
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.

'I sold it for over £1k': Why people want new Swatch

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:46am
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.

Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:45am
Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:17am
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.

Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 1:41am
The unemployment rate was 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS.

Parents' anger at school buses being axed

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 1:31am
Parents criticise the Devon school's plan to end school buses at the end of the academic year.

Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 1:03am
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

The charity shop which boosted takings by moving outdoors

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:40am
The shop can now make £2,000 in one day after moving to trade outdoors just one day a week.

Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:23pm
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 9:50pm
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 9:50pm
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:04pm
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:04pm
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 5:08pm
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."

Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 5:07pm
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection

Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 5:07pm
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 4:06pm
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 3:20pm
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 2:24pm
Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.

Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 2:18pm
Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".

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