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Harrods has confirmed that hackers have stolen personal data from its online customers in a fresh IT security breach. The luxury department store said details such as names and contact information were accessed via a third-party provider. Harrods insisted that no payment details or passwords were compromised and described the incident as “isolated” and “contained”. In an email sent to shoppers on Friday evening, the retailer reassured customers that its own systems had not been...

Tesco’s ambition to rival Ocado with a fleet of robotic warehouses has been thrown into turmoil after its technology partner went bust. The supermarket had struck a deal with Canadian automation start-up Attabotics earlier this year to roll out robotic warehouse systems designed to revolutionise how online orders are fulfilled. But Attabotics has filed for bankruptcy protection and is now being sold off in a US court process, leaving Tesco’s high-tech expansion plan in limbo....

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to restore tax-free shopping for international visitors after new figures revealed Britain is losing billions of pounds each year to rival destinations. Research by the Association of International Retail (AIR) and Global Blue shows that spending by non-EU visitors to the UK is stuck at just 75 per cent of pre-pandemic levels since the Conservatives axed the VAT exemption in 2021. By contrast, continental Europe has seen record surges in...

Barclays chief executive CS Venkatakrishnan has issued a stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her not to introduce new levies that would “stifle competition and growth” in Britain’s financial sector. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Venkatakrishnan said taxing banks and investors more heavily risked “taxing growth out of existence,” just weeks before Reeves unveils her first Budget. His remarks come amid speculation that the Chancellor could raise as much as £50 billion in...

It’s not a secret that Gen Z lives in a stream of nonstop content, so earning a second tap today and a return visit tomorrow is the real test for any product team. The competition is not only other apps or games. It is group chats, short videos, and live feeds that refresh by the second. That is why teams who win on retention ship experiences that feel instant, fair, and rewarding from the very...

Since COVID-19, consumer behaviour has been evolving quickly and, often, unpredictably. What was once just an adaptation to the pandemic has since solidified into lasting behaviour changes.  And not only this. Economic pressure, rapid technological advancements and shifting cultural values also have something to say about how people interact with brands. Societal priorities are also changing. Gen Z is growing up and ready to spend, and they want to see wellness and meaningful experiences as...

eSports and eGames have exploded into mainstream culture, evolving from niche hobbies into billion-dollar industries. As competitive gaming audiences grow and live tournaments rival traditional sports in scale, businesses in the UK and US are rushing to sponsor teams, players, and events. Sponsorship of eSports and eGames is no longer experimental — it’s now one of the most effective ways for brands to reach younger, digitally native audiences. In this article, we’ll explore why sponsorship...

In today’s fast-changing world, careers rise and fall with the speed of technology. Few leaders in education saw this shift coming as clearly as Pures College of Technology. By focusing on emerging industries, practical learning, and creativity, the college has turned big ideas into real opportunities for its students. “We always asked ourselves a simple question,” a Pures College representative shared. “Are we preparing students for yesterday—or for tomorrow?” The Early Vision: Preparing for Jobs...

In 2025, video content is everywhere. YouTube alone records over 3.7 million new videos uploaded every single day, making it the world’s largest video hub for learning, entertainment, and inspiration. But sometimes, you don’t just want to stream a video — you want to keep it. Whether it’s a music video, a tutorial, or a lecture, converting YouTube to MP4 gives you the flexibility to watch anytime, edit for projects, or simply save it for...

Dr Charles Bailey Phillips is the founder of Phillips Chiropractic in Macon, Georgia, a clinic he established on 1 March 2002. His career began after graduating from Life College in 1997, followed by several years working with Brandt Chiropractic in Macon. Those early years gave him the foundation to build his own practice, which he named in honour of his family and its deep ties to Middle Georgia. From the beginning, Dr Phillips focused on...