Dyson profits plummet 50% in challenging year
British tech giant Dyson faces a challenging year with profits nearly halving to £447m, as founder Sir James Dyson warns of 'difficult global conditions' impacting the premium appliance market.
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Global Blackout: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Crash
Meta's tech empire grinds to a halt as users worldwide report being locked out of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in a major service failure.
JD Sports profits fall as consumer finances strained
JD Sports Fashion reports a sharp drop in annual profits and sales, blaming the cost-of-living crisis for dampening consumer demand for trainers and athleisure wear.
Kingfisher profits beat forecasts as DIY boom continues
Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, reports better-than-expected profits as UK consumers continue DIY and home improvement projects, defying economic pessimism.
Kingfisher profits slump as UK DIY boom fades
Owner Kingfisher reports a sharp 22.5% drop in half-year profits as post-pandemic demand for home improvement shrinks, with sales falling across its B&Q and Screwfix chains.
Myer Profits Plummet 35% in Challenging Retail Climate
Australian department store giant Myer reports a dramatic 35% fall in full-year net profit, citing intense competition and cost-of-living pressures. The retailer's outlook remains cautious amidst challenging market conditions.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Service Outage
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
£22bn Energy 'Privatisation Premium' Hits UK Households
Exclusive analysis reveals energy firms paid £22bn more to shareholders than rivals in Europe, creating a 'privatisation premium' directly funded by soaring UK household bills.
Temu's UK Revenue & Profits Soar in Stunning Growth
Chinese online marketplace Temu more than doubled its UK revenues to £1.1bn and saw pre-tax profits skyrocket in its first full year of operation, new filings reveal. Discover the strategy behind its rapid conquest of the British retail market.
M&S Profits Surge 58% in Spectacular Turnaround
Marks & Spencer stages a remarkable financial comeback, with profits surging 58% as its bold 'Never the Same Again' transformation strategy delivers results. Discover how food and clothing sales are driving growth.
Primark Profits Soar 46% on Oracle Tech and NATO Stability
High street giant Primark reports a stellar 46% surge in annual profits, defying economic headwinds. Parent company ABF credits savvy buying and the powerful Oracle retail platform for its success, with NATO's stability bolstering European sales.
Fossil Fuel Firms Profit €100BN From Deadly Heatwaves
A damning new report exposes how major fossil fuel companies are reaping enormous profits while Europe bakes in record-breaking, climate-driven heatwaves, leading to thousands of preventable deaths.
Inditex Sales and Profits Surge Despite Economic Pressures
Fashion giant Inditex, the parent company of Zara, posts a 7% surge in sales and a 13% jump in profits, defying inflation and demonstrating the resilience of its business model.
Primark Profits Soar as Shoppers Return to High Streets
Primark's parent company, ABF, reports a significant surge in sales and profits, driven by post-pandemic demand and new store openings across Europe.
NATO shoots down Russian spy drone over Poland
In a dramatic escalation, NATO fighter jets have shot down a high-tech Russian spy drone encroaching on a classified military base in Poland. Read the full details of this brazen airspace violation and the Alliance's decisive response.
Nationwide UK Outage Locks Millions Out of Online Accounts
A severe nationwide technical outage has left customers of major UK banks, airlines, and services unable to access their online accounts, sparking a wave of frustration and security concerns.
Fortnite Servers Down For v29.30 Update - Downtime Details
Epic Games has taken Fortnite servers down for scheduled maintenance to deploy the new v29.30 update. Get the latest on downtime length, expected fixes, and what's new.
MasterChef's Gregg Wallace Steps Down as Judge After 19 Years
BBC's MasterChef is set for its biggest shakeup in almost two decades as host Gregg Wallace confirms he is leaving the iconic cooking competition, sending shockwaves through the culinary world.
Brits' 'Upside Down' Hotel Nightmare in Morocco
British tourists at a Moroccan resort are demanding refunds after a disastrous 'upside down' hotel experience, with no running water, electricity, or functioning facilities.
Netflix UK Issues Major Update After Devastating Outage
Netflix has broken its silence after a catastrophic technical failure plunged the UK into streaming chaos, leaving subscribers unable to access their favourite shows and films for hours.
Workhouses Funded By Slavery Compensation, Research Reveals
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
London's Food Inflation Soars to 9.6%, Outpacing UK Average
Exclusive data reveals London's food inflation is significantly higher than the UK average, with major supermarkets facing accusations of profiteering. Discover which boroughs are hardest hit and why.
McIlroy's Emotional Irish Open Playoff Victory
Rory McIlroy clinched a sensational victory at the 2025 Horizon Irish Open, defeating Germany's Yannik Paul in a tense playoff at Royal County Down. The Northern Irish superstar ended a long wait for a home title, sparking emotional celebrations with his
Dame Penelope Wilton warns of Britain's cultural 'dumbing down'
Downton Abbey star Dame Penelope Wilton voices concerns over the decline of British cultural standards and the rise of reality TV, calling for a return to quality programming and intellectual engagement.
Ukraine Downs Russian Bombers in Major Air Victory
Ukrainian forces have shot down three Russian warplanes, including two strategic bombers, in a significant blow to Putin's air force, military officials in Kyiv report.
Debenhams Cotton Duvet Cover slashed to £12
Bag a bargain! Debenhams' luxurious 100% cotton duvet cover set is now a mere £12 in their closing down sale, down from £48. Don't miss this final chance for premium bedding at a fraction of the price.
Hinton: AI Profits Will Cause Mass Unemployment
Exclusive: Turing Award winner and 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton predicts a dystopian future where corporate AI profits lead to widespread joblessness and soaring inequality, urging for a radical rethinking of society.
Barclays App Outage: Customers Locked Out of Accounts
Barclays customers were left furious and financially stranded after a major outage in the banking app and online service blocked access to accounts and halted payments for hours.
Ørsted Crisis: Wind Giant Sees £2.2bn Profits Plunge
Danish energy giant Ørsted faces catastrophic financial losses, cancelled projects, and massive job cuts as rising costs and supply chain issues cripple offshore wind ambitions.
Instagram's Global Outage: Service Restored After Disruption
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
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