Claire’s falls into administration with 2,150 jobs at risk
Claire’s has appointed administrators in the UK and Ireland, but its shops will stay open as it considers a possible sale. …
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Porn site traffic plummets as UK age verification rules enforced
Data suggests leading adult site Pornhub lost more than one million visitors in two weeks. …
Gatwick baggage screeners to strike on bank holiday
The airport is dismissing claims by Unite that the strikes will affect every outbound flight. …
Average mortgage rates below 5% for first time since Truss budget
Average two-year mortgage rates have fallen to 4.99%, the lowest point since September 2022. …
Bezos-backed Perplexity AI makes surprise bid for Google Chrome
One technology investor called the $34.5bn offer a “stunt” that is much lower than Chrome’s true value. …
Nuclear-powered AI could make Rolls-Royce UK’s most valuable firm, says boss
Tufan Erginbilgic says business deals to supply nuclear power for artificial intelligence could boost its fortunes …