Apple executive hands in notice amid return to office policy May 9, 2022 An Apple executive has handed in his notice after the firm demanded that employees return to the office three days a week.
Uber chief: Time to show investors the money May 9, 2022 Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi heralded a change of tack this week when he sent an internal email to staff entitled “the next (best) chapter”, signalling a new era of cost cutting. Discussing the “seismic shift” that has occurred in the ride-hailing space, Khosrowshahi emphasised the centrality of shareholders in the company’s ongoing journey. He wrote: [...]
Prince Harry comes after Mail on Sunday once again in fresh legal battle May 9, 2022 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are gearing up for their next big legal battle with the British press.
Musk to meet EU industry chief to discuss online safety and chip shortages May 9, 2022 Elon Musk will meet with EU industry chief Thierry Breton this evening to discuss policing of online content, as well as global chip shortages. Meeting in Texas, the two men come together just weeks after the Tesla founder pushed forward with his $44bn takeover of Twitter. Meanwhile, the EU has pushed forward with its new Digital [...]
Snapchat’s UK boss Ed Couchman: Snap looks to snap back May 9, 2022 Five years ago, Snapchat’s parent firm Snap floated on the New York Stock Exchange in what was hailed as a milestone for the once-disruptor in the social media landscape. The plucky underdog – at least compared to other messaging and social media apps – listed at $24 a share in an IPO twelve times oversubscribed. [...]
Influencers: MPs call for better protection for TikTok stars May 9, 2022 MPs will today call for greater action to be taken in advertising and employment rules to protect children and online performers, arguing that regulation has failed to keep pace with the growth of online influencer culture.
Brits demand better protection against fake reviews as EU gears up for reform May 9, 2022 New data has revealed that British consumers want greater protection against fake reviews as the government gears up for the Consumer Protection Bill this week. According to research from reviews provider Feefo, over three quarters of consumers and 81 per cent of businesses are calling for bolder action to be taken, urging ministers to bring [...]
Finger lickin’ good: Quorn teams up with KFC for European expansion May 9, 2022 Quorn has teamed up with KFC to expand into European markets as the demand for meat-free alternatives boom across the world.
‘That’s how it should be’: UK gambling chief pushes back against lobbying criticisms ahead of industry white paper May 8, 2022 UK gambling chief has pushed back against criticism that betting giants have lobbied with government over the upcoming white paper.
Camelot’s National Lottery legal battle could drain £500m from good causes May 8, 2022 The former boss of lottery operator Camelot has urged the gambling commission to delay the transfer of the firm’s licence to new operator Allwyn, as the costly legal battle could cut resources for good causes. Dame Dianne Thompson has written in a letter to the commission first reported by the Mail on Sunday that a legal [...]
