Facebook trials fees for link sharing, hitting news publishers
Meta is testing a new feature where users must pay to share links on Facebook. This could drastically reduce traffic to news sites and reshape online content. Read the full analysis.
Meta is testing a new feature where users must pay to share links on Facebook. This could drastically reduce traffic to news sites and reshape online content. Read the full analysis.
Accenture reports over $2bn in AI-related bookings for Q3, driving a 5% revenue increase. Discover how generative AI is reshaping the consulting giant's strategy and client demand.
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
Meta is notifying underage Instagram and Facebook users in Australia that their accounts will be deactivated under new laws. Discover how the age verification process works and its implications.
Two women who failed to pay a £38 taxi fare were identified after one shared a police appeal featuring their own faces. Read the full story of their court appearance.
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
UK gambling firms made £12.6bn in a year, with online casino winnings up 15%. Calls grow for tax rises on the industry ahead of the budget. Read the full analysis.
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta's $3.5bn scam ad revenue. Discover how Facebook and Instagram profit from fraudulent advertisements targeting millions.
Transport for London reveals a £66 million profit from Congestion and tunnel charges this summer. Discover the figures and what it means for London's drivers.
Explore the economic impact of climate inaction, Nathan Lyon's Ashes dominance, WNBA revenue sharing, and global emissions data in this fortnight's edition of The Crunch.
England's potential Ashes victory in Australia could trigger a major commercial windfall for the ECB, with fanbase growing 27% since the Bazball revolution began. Read more.
Outsourcing giant Mitie reports a 10.4% revenue surge to £2.7bn, driven by a shoplifting 'epidemic' boosting security services and soaring AI data centre projects. Discover the key figures.
MHA reports impressive 13% revenue growth to £56.1m following its London stock market debut. Discover how the accounting firm plans to expand its private equity and international services.
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal offers a maximum salary exceeding $1.1 million and revenue sharing. Players seek a revolutionary deal before the 30 November deadline.
Meta starts notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will be deactivated by December 10. Affected users can download content or return at 16.
Gloucestershire charity Hundred Heroines had Facebook page wrongly removed twice after Meta's AI confused name with opioid reference. Discover how AI errors impact small organisations.
The EU launches Digital Markets Act investigation into Google Search over concerns it unfairly demotes commercial news content, potentially causing significant revenue losses for publishers.
Global investment banks are heading for their best trading year since the financial crisis, with revenues potentially reaching $250bn. Discover what's driving this unprecedented surge.
TalkTV presenter Mike Graham has been dismissed after failing to cooperate with an investigation into a racist Facebook post. The broadcaster confirmed his termination following the incident.
Premier League clubs face a major sponsorship shift as betting firms are banned from shirts from 2026/27. Discover where the smart money is heading now.
The UK's largest barefoot living Facebook group has banned close-up foot pictures after members were targeted by foot fetishists. Discover why this community is reclaiming its space.
Discover how innovative UK streaming platforms like Cantilever and Nina Protocol are creating fairer pay for artists and curated listening experiences. Explore the future of music streaming now.
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax shortfall as illicit tobacco trade flourishes, with government revenue projections up in smoke despite world's highest cigarette prices.
The world's largest inter-dealer broker reports strong first-half performance driven by market volatility, as strategic review of data services business continues.
Groundbreaking industry analysis shows full remakes are proving twice as profitable as visual upgrades, reshaping how studios approach classic titles in the gaming market.
Cinema industry faces unprecedented crisis as October 2025 box office revenues collapse to levels not seen since the early 1990s, raising serious questions about the future of theatrical releases.
Leading economists and property experts demand urgent reform of Britain's regressive stamp duty system, calling it a barrier to mobility and unfair burden on London homeowners.
London-based MHA Engineering delivers impressive financial performance with double-digit revenue growth, driven by strategic diversification and infrastructure investment across key UK sectors.