X UK Profits Slump 65% as Advertisers Flee
Turnover at Elon Musk's X in the UK collapsed from £69.1m to £28.8m in 2024. The platform faces a brand safety crisis and political pressure. Read the full financial breakdown.
Turnover at Elon Musk's X in the UK collapsed from £69.1m to £28.8m in 2024. The platform faces a brand safety crisis and political pressure. Read the full financial breakdown.
Ogilvy UK's Amelia Torode supports the new HFSS advertising regulations. She argues the ban combats child obesity and forces smarter, more creative brand building. Read her full analysis.
Early Career Teachers from London and Southend attended a professional development weekend in Cornwall, focusing on wellbeing and outdoor learning strategies. Discover how they plan to enrich their classrooms.
SharkNinja's European sales rocket 43% to £1.2bn as air fryer demand surges, contrasting with declining microwave sales. Discover the kitchen appliance revolution.
New UK regulations restrict TV and online ads for high-fat, salt, and sugar foods. Experts debate if this will help tackle the nation's growing childhood obesity crisis.
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this public health move aims to narrow health inequalities. Explore the details and debate.
A major UK junk food advertising ban is now in force, targeting HFSS products high in fat, salt, and sugar. Discover the full list of restricted foods and the government's childhood obesity strategy.
A major ban on TV and online ads for unhealthy food and drinks is now law in the UK. The government says it will prevent 20,000 cases of childhood obesity. Find out which products are affected.
Microsoft's Xbox console sales plummeted 39% in the UK in 2025, its worst performance ever. Meanwhile, Nintendo's Switch 2 outsells Wii U in just six months. Read the full analysis.
Aldi and Lidl report record-breaking Christmas sales as UK shoppers prioritise value. Aldi sales hit £1.65bn, while Lidl saw a 10% surge. Discover the festive shopping trends.
A landmark TV and online ban on advertising unhealthy food and drinks is now in effect. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full details.
Media giant Global, owner of LBC and Capital, reports a £140m pre-tax loss as turnover climbs to £898m. Discover the financial details and regional performance of the UK's leading radio and outdoor advertising group.
A landmark UK ban on junk food ads before 9pm and online is now in force. However, a major loophole allows brand advertising like Cadbury's iconic drumming gorilla, sparking criticism from health campaigners.
Unilever is shifting half its ad budget to social media after Vaseline's viral TikTok life hacks, from cleaning shoes to fixing squeaky doors. Discover the 'social listening' strategy reshaping advertising.
New polling reveals overwhelming public support for stricter UK gambling advertising regulations. As pressure mounts on ministers, campaigners urge action to protect children from pervasive ads.
London writer Max Fletcher critiques the overuse of faux-friendly 'you' in corporate communications. Explore why this direct address feels disingenuous and patronising.
2025 was a watershed year for sports marketing. AI became essential infrastructure, women's sport proved its commercial power, and live sport reasserted its value. Discover the key shifts.
New UK law from 2026 will stop businesses sending unaddressed adverts to households that opt out. Find out how to stop junk mail and what it means for you.
Sadiq Khan's 2021 pledge to ban gambling ads on London's transport network remains unfulfilled, with firms spending nearly £5m in the interim. The Mayor's office blames a lack of government guidance.
The festive sales aren't over! Discover the best post-Christmas deals on tech, fashion, homeware and more to treat yourself before the New Year. Shop smart with our expert picks.
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston releases powerful 15-minute anti-gambling film, 'Stacking the Deck', calling for ad restrictions and criticising celebrity endorsements. Read the full story and find support links.
Stylist Oriona Robb reveals how to 'shop your wardrobe' before hitting the Boxing Day sales, plus the six key investment pieces to look for. Save money and shop smarter this January.
A third of Australians are forecast to shop in the Boxing Day sales, spending $3.8bn. Regulators warn of deceptive sales tactics by major retailers. Discover the trends.
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned misleading 'best price' claims from ScotRail, Greater Anglia, and My Train Ticket. Discover what this means for UK rail passengers and fare transparency.
Tesla's EU market share fell from 2.1% to 1.4% in November, with sales down a third. Meanwhile, Chinese brands like BYD saw registrations almost triple. Explore the shifting electric vehicle landscape.
Test your festive knowledge with the Guardian's bumper Christmas culture quiz. From pantomime stars to snowy TV plots, see if you can top the leaderboard. Download the app for more puzzles!
November sales data reveals a shocking decline for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2, sparking fears that traditional video game consoles are becoming obsolete. Are rising prices and PC gaming to blame?
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
Rab's updated Microlight jacket integrates Gore-Tex Windstopper fabric for superior wind protection, enhancing an already brilliant down jacket. Discover if the £270 price tag is justified.