Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken.

Octopus Energy, the rapidly expanding British energy giant, is poised to spin off its highly successful Kraken Technologies division into a standalone company, a move that follows a significant investment…

Heating tips and how to keep your home warm as budgets are squeezed.

Freezing winter temperatures can mean significantly higher bills when keeping your home warm, especially as households continue to grapple with rising energy costs and a general squeeze on budgets. Navigating…

K-beauty: From social media trend to economic powerhouse

The journey of K-beauty, from intriguing social media trends to a formidable global economic force, is a testament to its innovation, adaptability, and the pervasive power of digital platforms. Who…

The pet food banks keeping animals with their owners

Arthur, alongside co-founder Robert Miller, initiated Animal Foodbank UK after their experiences volunteering with animal charities revealed a stark and widespread struggle among pet owners to provide for their animals.…

Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter

Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are facing a slight but impactful rise in their energy bills this month, as the energy regulator Ofgem implements a 0.2% increase…

Wolverhampton’s Good Shepherd provides hot lunches and warm space.

As biting winds sweep across the West Midlands and temperatures plunge, a vital lifeline is being extended to the most vulnerable residents of Wolverhampton. The Good Shepherd, a renowned local…

US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports

The initial proposal, stemming from allegations of unfair trade practices, particularly "dumping," had cast a long shadow over the transatlantic food trade. The US Commerce Department had previously accused these…

FTSE 100 index hits 10,000 milestone in new year rally.

The London Stock Exchange’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, soared past the psychologically significant 10,000-point mark for the first time in its history on the inaugural trading day of the…

China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

On Thursday, BYD, an acronym for "Build Your Dreams," disclosed a remarkable surge in its 2023 sales, with battery-powered car deliveries soaring by almost 28% to an impressive total of…

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025

To almost no-one’s surprise, Taylor Swift once again dominated the UK music charts in 2025, cementing her status as an unparalleled force in the global music industry. The star’s highly…