Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts

BBC - Oct 9, 2026

The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".

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Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover

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Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen

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Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen

Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".

Contribution of high value residents discussed

Oct 9, 2026

Contribution of high value residents discussed

More than 260 industry leaders met to discuss the role wealthy residents play in Jersey's economy.

'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'

Oct 9, 2026

'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'

Car maker Longbow, which hopes to build thousands of cars, says the region has the talent and know-how.

Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?

Oct 9, 2026

Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?

The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design

Oct 9, 2026

Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design

The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.

A.I. Fueled More Resilient Global Growth, W.T.O. Says

Oct 9, 2026

A.I. Fueled More Resilient Global Growth, W.T.O. Says

The World Trade Organization said that the drag on global trade from the war in the Middle East was more than offset by spending on goods related to artificial intelligence.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?

Oct 8, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?

A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?

Oct 8, 2026

Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?

Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated

Oct 8, 2026

'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated

The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme

Oct 8, 2026

White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme

An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.

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