<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Analyst - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Analyst news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:31:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX sets price as it aims for world's largest stock market debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&rsquo;s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spacex-sets-price-as-it-aims-for-worlds-largest-stock-market-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spacex-sets-price-as-it-aims-for-worlds-largest-stock-market-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Library of Things' aims to help people save money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/library-of-things-aims-to-help-people-save-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/library-of-things-aims-to-help-people-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/costly-fuel-pushes-more-indians-to-buy-electric-cars-but-challenges-remain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/costly-fuel-pushes-more-indians-to-buy-electric-cars-but-challenges-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond']]></title><description><![CDATA[The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/it-is-by-the-grace-of-god-that-you-find-a-diamond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/it-is-by-the-grace-of-god-that-you-find-a-diamond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-announces-new-tariffs-over-forced-labour-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-announces-new-tariffs-over-forced-labour-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage]]></title><description><![CDATA["We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-back-after-online-banking-outage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-back-after-online-banking-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/universal-park-officially-named-as-government-pledges-13bn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/universal-park-officially-named-as-government-pledges-13bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/publishers-in-uk-can-opt-out-of-google-ai-search-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/publishers-in-uk-can-opt-out-of-google-ai-search-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner']]></title><description><![CDATA[Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/without-free-meal-its-a-cup-of-soup-for-dinner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/without-free-meal-its-a-cup-of-soup-for-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs &pound;32,700 for one person and &pound;45,400 for two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/three-quarters-of-workers-not-on-track-for-moderate-pension-income-report-suggests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/three-quarters-of-workers-not-on-track-for-moderate-pension-income-report-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-18-creatures-in-the-running-to-be-on-the-new-banknotes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-18-creatures-in-the-running-to-be-on-the-new-banknotes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/puffin-and-bumblebee-among-18-creatures-shortlisted-to-feature-on-banknotes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/puffin-and-bumblebee-among-18-creatures-shortlisted-to-feature-on-banknotes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/microsoft-testing-wearable-ai-gadget-aimed-at-office-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/microsoft-testing-wearable-ai-gadget-aimed-at-office-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/microsoft-says-new-quantum-chip-1000-times-more-reliable-than-predecessor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/microsoft-says-new-quantum-chip-1000-times-more-reliable-than-predecessor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/water-firm-fined-18m-over-parasite-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/water-firm-fined-18m-over-parasite-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/king-told-me-post-office-scandal-was-dreadful-says-oldest-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/king-told-me-post-office-scandal-was-dreadful-says-oldest-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/third-of-people-say-uni-degree-not-worth-it-as-student-loan-inquiry-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/third-of-people-say-uni-degree-not-worth-it-as-student-loan-inquiry-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/instagram-ai-chatbot-tricked-by-hackers-to-give-access-to-others-accounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/instagram-ai-chatbot-tricked-by-hackers-to-give-access-to-others-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost']]></title><description><![CDATA[The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/post-office-scandal-victim-dedicates-obe-to-sub-postmasters-we-have-lost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/post-office-scandal-victim-dedicates-obe-to-sub-postmasters-we-have-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-goes-after-ghost-kitchens-to-rein-in-cut-throat-food-delivery-apps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-goes-after-ghost-kitchens-to-rein-in-cut-throat-food-delivery-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-giant-anthropic-plans-to-sell-shares-in-us-as-valuation-nears-1tn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-giant-anthropic-plans-to-sell-shares-in-us-as-valuation-nears-1tn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/steph-curry-signs-with-chinese-brand-after-under-armour-split/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/steph-curry-signs-with-chinese-brand-after-under-armour-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/london-tube-strikes-go-ahead-after-talks-fail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/london-tube-strikes-go-ahead-after-talks-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-confused-ai-rollout-hurts-firms-and-baffles-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-confused-ai-rollout-hurts-firms-and-baffles-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-let-chatgpt-aid-and-abet-mass-shooters-florida-lawsuit-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-let-chatgpt-aid-and-abet-mass-shooters-florida-lawsuit-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-banks-blocked-from-cyber-ai-tool-mythos-get-offer-from-rival-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-banks-blocked-from-cyber-ai-tool-mythos-get-offer-from-rival-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wise-under-investigation-over-money-laundering-control-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wise-under-investigation-over-money-laundering-control-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abusive passengers could be banned from all airlines under new proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/abusive-passengers-could-be-banned-from-all-airlines-under-new-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/abusive-passengers-could-be-banned-from-all-airlines-under-new-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/whats-happening-to-uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/whats-happening-to-uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic']]></title><description><![CDATA[US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easyjet-says-possible-takeover-bid-opportunistic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easyjet-says-possible-takeover-bid-opportunistic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/put-a-5-deposit-on-vapes-to-stop-fires-say-waste-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/put-a-5-deposit-on-vapes-to-stop-fires-say-waste-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/caribbean-hot-sauce-producers-warn-of-shortages-and-higher-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/caribbean-hot-sauce-producers-warn-of-shortages-and-higher-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Lidl opening a pub?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-is-lidl-opening-a-pub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-is-lidl-opening-a-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/humanoid-robots-the-future-of-car-making-says-bmw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/humanoid-robots-the-future-of-car-making-says-bmw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-out-of-control-us-tipping-culture-spreading-overseas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-out-of-control-us-tipping-culture-spreading-overseas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-a-rise-in-energy-bills-will-affect-you-from-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-a-rise-in-energy-bills-will-affect-you-from-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-its-now-harder-to-get-a-saturday-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-its-now-harder-to-get-a-saturday-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-rise-of-the-fruit-that-tastes-like-custard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-rise-of-the-fruit-that-tastes-like-custard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beach hut has gone on the market for &pound;200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/this-beach-hut-costs-the-same-as-a-three-bedroom-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/this-beach-hut-costs-the-same-as-a-three-bedroom-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/morocco-wants-tourists-to-visit-western-sahara-some-say-its-tightening-its-control/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/morocco-wants-tourists-to-visit-western-sahara-some-say-its-tightening-its-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Six eggs used to be &pound;1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six supermarket brand eggs cost &pound;1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/six-eggs-used-to-be-pound1-why-everyday-essentials-cost-so-much-more-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/six-eggs-used-to-be-pound1-why-everyday-essentials-cost-so-much-more-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-leeds-designer-outlet-thats-15-miles-from-leeds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-leeds-designer-outlet-thats-15-miles-from-leeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-are-unpaid-debt-court-cases-rising/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-are-unpaid-debt-court-cases-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/love-factually-dating-start-ups-promise-to-cut-the-cheats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/love-factually-dating-start-ups-promise-to-cut-the-cheats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia's latest record result fails to impress investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nvidias-latest-record-result-fails-to-impress-investors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nvidias-latest-record-result-fails-to-impress-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easyjet-boss-says-summer-flights-wont-be-hit-by-jet-fuel-shortages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easyjet-boss-says-summer-flights-wont-be-hit-by-jet-fuel-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free bus trips and chocolate tax cuts to be announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make a series of announcemenrs aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/free-bus-trips-and-chocolate-tax-cuts-to-be-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/free-bus-trips-and-chocolate-tax-cuts-to-be-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal will remove an estimated &pound;580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-agrees-37bn-trade-deal-with-six-gulf-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-agrees-37bn-trade-deal-with-six-gulf-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wes-streeting-pledges-wealth-tax-that-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wes-streeting-pledges-wealth-tax-that-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Reeves' summer savings drive won't stretch to energy bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living - but no help yet with energy bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chris-mason-reeves-summer-savings-drive-wont-stretch-to-energy-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chris-mason-reeves-summer-savings-drive-wont-stretch-to-energy-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tiktok-and-youtube-not-safe-enough-for-kids-says-ofcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tiktok-and-youtube-not-safe-enough-for-kids-says-ofcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musks-x-fined-for-not-complying-with-australias-child-protection-laws/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musks-x-fined-for-not-complying-with-australias-child-protection-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/samsung-strike-on-hold-as-workers-push-for-ai-bonus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/samsung-strike-on-hold-as-workers-push-for-ai-bonus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spacex-files-for-stock-market-debut-that-could-make-elon-musk-a-trillionaire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spacex-files-for-stock-market-debut-that-could-make-elon-musk-a-trillionaire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-young-people-rejecting-a-bank-breaking-prom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-young-people-rejecting-a-bank-breaking-prom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-fight-against-foreign-developers-buying-caribbean-beaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-fight-against-foreign-developers-buying-caribbean-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman's debts reach &pound;26k as she battles poverty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gaynor Lake tells how she struggled to pay for heating, rent and council tax and saw her debts grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/womans-debts-reach-pound26k-as-she-battles-poverty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/womans-debts-reach-pound26k-as-she-battles-poverty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food prices in the UK have risen, but are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices? Ben Chu reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-supermarkets-profiting-from-higher-food-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-supermarkets-profiting-from-higher-food-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/supermarkets-hit-back-over-pressure-to-cap-price-of-milk-bread-and-eggs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/supermarkets-hit-back-over-pressure-to-cap-price-of-milk-bread-and-eggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a "rich island like Jersey".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/st-brelade-concerns-of-empty-shops-and-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/st-brelade-concerns-of-empty-shops-and-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-waters-down-new-russian-oil-sanctions-as-fuel-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-waters-down-new-russian-oil-sanctions-as-fuel-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fuel-duty-freeze-extended-until-the-end-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fuel-duty-freeze-extended-until-the-end-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/inflation-falls-to-28-but-is-expected-to-rise-from-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/inflation-falls-to-28-but-is-expected-to-rise-from-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth Dodsworth's former husband was jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tv-presenter-says-abusive-ex-gave-her-no-access-to-her-own-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tv-presenter-says-abusive-ex-gave-her-no-access-to-her-own-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ghost-brokers-targeting-17-to-25-year-olds-with-fake-car-insurance-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ghost-brokers-targeting-17-to-25-year-olds-with-fake-car-insurance-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/boss-of-sarah-ferguson-linked-firm-used-royal-links-to-threaten-worker-with-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/boss-of-sarah-ferguson-linked-firm-used-royal-links-to-threaten-worker-with-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China confirms it will buy 200 Boeing jets after Trump-Xi summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two sides will also work towards an extension to the tariffs truce they agreed in October, China's Commerce Ministry said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-confirms-it-will-buy-200-boeing-jets-after-trump-xi-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-confirms-it-will-buy-200-boeing-jets-after-trump-xi-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-should-set-maximum-working-temperature-rules-advisers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-should-set-maximum-working-temperature-rules-advisers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I sold it for over &pound;1k': Why people want new Swatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-sold-it-for-over-pound1k-why-people-want-new-swatch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-sold-it-for-over-pound1k-why-people-want-new-swatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/robo-top-the-machines-that-could-make-your-next-t-shirt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/robo-top-the-machines-that-could-make-your-next-t-shirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I sold it for over &pound;1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at &pound;335 each for up to &pound;16,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-sold-it-for-over-pound1k-swatch-launch-sparks-chaotic-scenes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-sold-it-for-over-pound1k-swatch-launch-sparks-chaotic-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-does-amazon-have-no-western-rivals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-does-amazon-have-no-western-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money']]></title><description><![CDATA[One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rise-in-solar-panel-sales-as-people-want-to-save-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rise-in-solar-panel-sales-as-people-want-to-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They took &pound;20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/they-took-pound20000-i-didnt-owe-parents-hit-by-child-maintenance-errors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/they-took-pound20000-i-didnt-owe-parents-hit-by-child-maintenance-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-and-xi-conclude-very-successful-talks-but-few-deals-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-and-xi-conclude-very-successful-talks-but-few-deals-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-costs-rise-and-pound-falls-as-leadership-drama-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-costs-rise-and-pound-falls-as-leadership-drama-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/british-gas-pays-20m-over-prepayment-meter-force-fitting-scandal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/british-gas-pays-20m-over-prepayment-meter-force-fitting-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cia-chief-visits-cuba-as-energy-crisis-worsens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cia-chief-visits-cuba-as-energy-crisis-worsens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain&rsquo;s 350 richest people or families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/beckhams-become-billionaires-as-oasis-make-rich-list-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/beckhams-become-billionaires-as-oasis-make-rich-list-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the jury's turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-what-was-argued-at-the-musk-altman-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-what-was-argued-at-the-musk-altman-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heathrow-rival-could-lead-expansion-watchdog-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heathrow-rival-could-lead-expansion-watchdog-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/x-pledges-quicker-action-on-hate-and-terror-content-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/x-pledges-quicker-action-on-hate-and-terror-content-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indias-adanis-agree-to-pay-18m-to-settle-civil-fraud-case-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indias-adanis-agree-to-pay-18m-to-settle-civil-fraud-case-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/not-having-a-proper-funeral-left-me-with-painful-memories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/not-having-a-proper-funeral-left-me-with-painful-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/claim-counter-claim-and-techs-seedy-side-exposed-five-things-we-learned-in-the-musk-altman-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/claim-counter-claim-and-techs-seedy-side-exposed-five-things-we-learned-in-the-musk-altman-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-hotel-owners-expected-a-world-cup-boom-so-far-it-hasnt-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-hotel-owners-expected-a-world-cup-boom-so-far-it-hasnt-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-modi-wants-indians-to-buy-less-gold-and-take-fewer-foreign-holidays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-modi-wants-indians-to-buy-less-gold-and-take-fewer-foreign-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/inside-the-secretive-and-lucrative-world-of-orchid-breeding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/inside-the-secretive-and-lucrative-world-of-orchid-breeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-could-put-people-off-tech-jobs-and-hurt-the-economy-warns-raspberry-pi-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-could-put-people-off-tech-jobs-and-hurt-the-economy-warns-raspberry-pi-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/woman-in-bank-row-over-depositing-900-hmrc-cheque/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/woman-in-bank-row-over-depositing-900-hmrc-cheque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of living concerns in St Helier Central]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC has heard concerns about poverty and cost of living from St Helier Central voters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cost-of-living-concerns-in-st-helier-central/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cost-of-living-concerns-in-st-helier-central/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/honda-makes-its-first-annual-loss-in-70-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/honda-makes-its-first-annual-loss-in-70-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK economy is showing resilience &ndash; it&rsquo;s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-six-things-we-now-know-about-the-uk-economy-in-charts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-six-things-we-now-know-about-the-uk-economy-in-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major police operation targets drug and knife crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Midlands Police brings Operation Fearless to Handsworth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/major-police-operation-targets-drug-and-knife-crime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/major-police-operation-targets-drug-and-knife-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confoundinganalysts' forecasts of a small contraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-economy-sees-surprise-growth-in-march-despite-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-economy-sees-surprise-growth-in-march-despite-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to PIP payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finance expert Laura Pomfret explains to PIP payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/changes-to-pip-payments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/changes-to-pip-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the &pound;175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hmrc-to-use-ai-from-british-tech-firm-to-spot-fraud-and-tax-return-errors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hmrc-to-use-ai-from-british-tech-firm-to-spot-fraud-and-tax-return-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian giant Coles misled shoppers with fake discounts, court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision, which comes amid similar case against Woolworths, could mean significant penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/australian-giant-coles-misled-shoppers-with-fake-discounts-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/australian-giant-coles-misled-shoppers-with-fake-discounts-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/big-tech-bets-on-new-mascots-in-bid-to-seem-more-cuddly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/big-tech-bets-on-new-mascots-in-bid-to-seem-more-cuddly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning higher Europe air fares 'inevitable' due to Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warning-higher-europe-air-fares-inevitable-due-to-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warning-higher-europe-air-fares-inevitable-due-to-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Food Chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howbatch cooking can save time, money and food waste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-food-chain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-food-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Trump meets Xi how is the relationship between the world's two biggest economies?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/business-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/business-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmed by US Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-fed-chair-pick-kevin-warsh-confirmed-by-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-fed-chair-pick-kevin-warsh-confirmed-by-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/whatsapp-launches-totally-private-incognito-conversations-with-its-ai-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/whatsapp-launches-totally-private-incognito-conversations-with-its-ai-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-rugby star on the joys of his own burger stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ex-rugby-star-on-the-joys-of-his-own-burger-stall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ex-rugby-star-on-the-joys-of-his-own-burger-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/shrinking-milka-chocolate-bar-tricked-consumers-says-german-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/shrinking-milka-chocolate-bar-tricked-consumers-says-german-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tui sees summer sales fall 10% due to cautious UK customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tui-sees-summer-sales-fall-10-due-to-cautious-uk-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tui-sees-summer-sales-fall-10-due-to-cautious-uk-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musk-and-jensen-huang-among-ceos-joining-trump-on-china-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musk-and-jensen-huang-among-ceos-joining-trump-on-china-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/smart-glasses-are-an-invasion-of-privacy-metas-are-selling-better-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/smart-glasses-are-an-invasion-of-privacy-metas-are-selling-better-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-inflation-jumps-to-38-as-energy-costs-surge-from-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-inflation-jumps-to-38-as-energy-costs-surge-from-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-costs-jump-as-uncertainty-over-pms-future-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-costs-jump-as-uncertainty-over-pms-future-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ebay-rejects-555bn-offer-from-gamestop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ebay-rejects-555bn-offer-from-gamestop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water firm fined after customers' details hacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hack went undetected by the Staffordshire firm for 20 months, regulator says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/water-firm-fined-after-customers-details-hacked/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/water-firm-fined-after-customers-details-hacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/texas-accuses-netflix-of-spying-on-users-including-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/texas-accuses-netflix-of-spying-on-users-including-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-should-stop-hoarding-food-and-fertiliser-says-former-world-bank-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-should-stop-hoarding-food-and-fertiliser-says-former-world-bank-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/snack-giant-switches-to-black-and-white-packaging-as-iran-war-hits-ink-supplies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/snack-giant-switches-to-black-and-white-packaging-as-iran-war-hits-ink-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musk-and-tim-cook-among-ceos-expected-to-accompany-trump-on-china-trip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musk-and-tim-cook-among-ceos-expected-to-accompany-trump-on-china-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dua-lipa-sues-samsung-for-15m-over-use-of-her-image-on-tv-boxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dua-lipa-sues-samsung-for-15m-over-use-of-her-image-on-tv-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/not-so-dusty-how-tech-is-changing-woodworking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/not-so-dusty-how-tech-is-changing-woodworking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-driving-test-booking-is-changing-for-learner-drivers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-driving-test-booking-is-changing-for-learner-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low $100s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-predicted-to-remain-above-100-for-rest-of-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-predicted-to-remain-above-100-for-rest-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tiktok-launches-399-subscription-for-no-ads-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tiktok-launches-399-subscription-for-no-ads-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ovo-energy-customers-urged-not-to-panic-as-takeover-planned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ovo-energy-customers-urged-not-to-panic-as-takeover-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heathrow-sees-passenger-dip-amid-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heathrow-sees-passenger-dip-amid-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/british-steel-nationalisation-plans-announced-by-starmer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/british-steel-nationalisation-plans-announced-by-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-china-visit-set-to-test-fragile-truce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-china-visit-set-to-test-fragile-truce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/haggling-prices-and-chasing-debts-tradespeople-hit-with-cost-of-living-headache/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/haggling-prices-and-chasing-debts-tradespeople-hit-with-cost-of-living-headache/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council confirms £300 heating oil support]]></title><description><![CDATA["Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/council-confirms-300-heating-oil-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/council-confirms-300-heating-oil-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-sister-was-spending-1000-a-month-on-drink-from-delivery-apps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-sister-was-spending-1000-a-month-on-drink-from-delivery-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cyber-crime-increasingly-coming-with-threats-of-physical-violence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cyber-crime-increasingly-coming-with-threats-of-physical-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-summer-border-delays-for-brits-greek-tourism-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-summer-border-delays-for-brits-greek-tourism-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This couple lost &pound;1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/this-couple-lost-pound1000-after-their-flight-was-cancelled-here-is-what-to-check-so-you-dont/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/this-couple-lost-pound1000-after-their-flight-was-cancelled-here-is-what-to-check-so-you-dont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-sunburn-inspired-a-new-way-to-store-energy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-sunburn-inspired-a-new-way-to-store-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood']]></title><description><![CDATA[The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-sir-david-attenborough-built-green-hollywood/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-sir-david-attenborough-built-green-hollywood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-uk-is-set-for-a-staycation-summer-and-there-are-plenty-of-hidden-gems/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-uk-is-set-for-a-staycation-summer-and-there-are-plenty-of-hidden-gems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-jobs-data-beats-expectations-for-second-month-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-jobs-data-beats-expectations-for-second-month-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major train operator to be renationalised in months]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/major-train-operator-to-be-renationalised-in-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/major-train-operator-to-be-renationalised-in-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-jet-fuel-could-be-used-in-europe-to-ease-possible-shortages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-jet-fuel-could-be-used-in-europe-to-ease-possible-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/housing-market-fragile-due-to-global-unrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/housing-market-fragile-due-to-global-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South East Water boss quits after supply failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/south-east-water-boss-quits-after-supply-failures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/south-east-water-boss-quits-after-supply-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-rise-after-us-and-iran-exchange-fire-in-hormuz-strait/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-rise-after-us-and-iran-exchange-fire-in-hormuz-strait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The companies making billions from the Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-companies-making-billions-from-the-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-companies-making-billions-from-the-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/world-cup-fans-in-china-and-india-face-broadcast-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/world-cup-fans-in-china-and-india-face-broadcast-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U&#8209;turn by parent company Meta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/instagram-privacy-tech-is-turned-off-today-what-does-this-mean-for-your-dms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/instagram-privacy-tech-is-turned-off-today-what-does-this-mean-for-your-dms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-gives-eu-ultimatum-deadline-to-approve-trade-deal-with-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-gives-eu-ultimatum-deadline-to-approve-trade-deal-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons supermarket in Wales fined £750k for dirty bakery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/morrisons-supermarket-in-wales-fined-750k-for-dirty-bakery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/morrisons-supermarket-in-wales-fined-750k-for-dirty-bakery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/major-rail-disruption-expected-in-southern-england-until-end-of-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/major-rail-disruption-expected-in-southern-england-until-end-of-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/portugal-and-italy-will-not-suspend-digital-border-checks-for-brits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/portugal-and-italy-will-not-suspend-digital-border-checks-for-brits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average house price falls by 5%, report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of an average island property is down from almost &pound;600,000 at the start of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/average-house-price-falls-by-5-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/average-house-price-falls-by-5-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/shell-latest-oil-giant-to-see-profits-surge-due-to-iran-war-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/shell-latest-oil-giant-to-see-profits-surge-due-to-iran-war-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-had-people-come-just-to-see-it-amazon-delivers-its-first-uk-parcels-by-drone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-had-people-come-just-to-see-it-amazon-delivers-its-first-uk-parcels-by-drone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-drone-delivers-first-amazon-parcels-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:54:00 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-loan-shark-threats-keep-victims-like-me-silent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-ai-fitness-instructors-selling-unreal-gains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-ai-fitness-instructors-selling-unreal-gains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-no-nonsense-judge-calling-the-shots-in-musk-v-altman-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-no-nonsense-judge-calling-the-shots-in-musk-v-altman-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gulf-economies-face-long-term-hit-from-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gulf-economies-face-long-term-hit-from-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/former-openai-board-member-says-elon-musk-offered-her-sperm-donations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/former-openai-board-member-says-elon-musk-offered-her-sperm-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hedge-fund-founder-hits-back-at-mamdanis-creepy-wealth-tax-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hedge-fund-founder-hits-back-at-mamdanis-creepy-wealth-tax-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/people-urged-not-to-cancel-flights-over-fuel-shortage-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/people-urged-not-to-cancel-flights-over-fuel-shortage-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-drop-and-stock-markets-rise-after-reports-of-deal-to-end-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-drop-and-stock-markets-rise-after-reports-of-deal-to-end-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/up-to-150-former-whsmith-high-street-stores-to-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/up-to-150-former-whsmith-high-street-stores-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime &mdash; plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-did-paddington-bear-need-a-police-escort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-did-paddington-bear-need-a-police-escort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/campaigners-call-for-ban-on-use-of-weedkiller-glyphosate-at-harvest-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/campaigners-call-for-ban-on-use-of-weedkiller-glyphosate-at-harvest-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/next-to-hike-prices-by-up-to-8-outside-europe-due-to-iran-war-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/next-to-hike-prices-by-up-to-8-outside-europe-due-to-iran-war-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/border-politics-how-similar-jobs-in-the-same-firm-deliver-different-tax-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/border-politics-how-similar-jobs-in-the-same-firm-deliver-different-tax-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims from last year said the tech firm&rsquo;s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-to-pay-up-to-95-to-some-us-iphone-buyers-over-ai-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-to-pay-up-to-95-to-some-us-iphone-buyers-over-ai-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94]]></title><description><![CDATA[She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gap-co-founder-doris-fisher-dies-aged-94/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gap-co-founder-doris-fisher-dies-aged-94/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-are-there-so-many-vape-shops-on-our-high-streets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-are-there-so-many-vape-shops-on-our-high-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/vodafone-sold-us-a-dream-the-reality-was-something-different/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/vodafone-sold-us-a-dream-the-reality-was-something-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/british-pubs-closing-at-a-rate-of-almost-two-per-day-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/british-pubs-closing-at-a-rate-of-almost-two-per-day-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/robots-move-in-as-waste-firms-struggle-to-find-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/robots-move-in-as-waste-firms-struggle-to-find-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gamestop-makes-555bn-takeover-offer-for-ebay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gamestop-makes-555bn-takeover-offer-for-ebay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US denies Iranian report warship was struck by missiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-denies-iranian-report-warship-was-struck-by-missiles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-denies-iranian-report-warship-was-struck-by-missiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I had to pay &pound;14k after my cat was run over']]></title><description><![CDATA[People with and without pet insurance are facing large bills when their animals get sick or injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-had-to-pay-pound14k-after-my-cat-was-run-over/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-had-to-pay-pound14k-after-my-cat-was-run-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-an-empty-car-park-tells-us-about-the-uks-debt-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-an-empty-car-park-tells-us-about-the-uks-debt-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung family pays off record $8bn inheritance tax bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm's late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died inOctober 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/samsung-family-pays-off-record-8bn-inheritance-tax-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/samsung-family-pays-off-record-8bn-inheritance-tax-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amsterdam-bans-public-adverts-for-meat-and-fossil-fuels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amsterdam-bans-public-adverts-for-meat-and-fossil-fuels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-threat-to-summer-holidays-looming-from-jet-fuel-shortages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-threat-to-summer-holidays-looming-from-jet-fuel-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In five charts: How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/in-five-charts-how-uaes-exit-could-affect-opecs-influence-over-the-oil-price/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/in-five-charts-how-uaes-exit-could-affect-opecs-influence-over-the-oil-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/voters-will-judge-trump-on-the-economy-how-is-it-doing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/voters-will-judge-trump-on-the-economy-how-is-it-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/airlines-can-cancel-flights-in-advance-over-fuel-shortages-under-new-plans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/airlines-can-cancel-flights-in-advance-over-fuel-shortages-under-new-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/struggling-high-streets-fuel-sense-of-neglect-for-voters-ahead-of-local-elections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/struggling-high-streets-fuel-sense-of-neglect-for-voters-ahead-of-local-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spirit-airlines-shutting-down-after-rescue-talks-collapse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spirit-airlines-shutting-down-after-rescue-talks-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mortgages-jobs-and-energy-bills-how-the-iran-war-will-affect-your-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mortgages-jobs-and-energy-bills-how-the-iran-war-will-affect-your-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pentagon-says-us-military-to-be-an-ai-first-fighting-force/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pentagon-says-us-military-to-be-an-ai-first-fighting-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-says-he-will-hike-tariffs-on-eu-cars-to-25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-says-he-will-hike-tariffs-on-eu-cars-to-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-real-greek-rescued-by-cote-brasserie-owner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-real-greek-rescued-by-cote-brasserie-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-evidence-of-widespread-fuel-price-gouging-watchdog-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-evidence-of-widespread-fuel-price-gouging-watchdog-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/crayola-toys-recalled-over-possible-asbestos-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/crayola-toys-recalled-over-possible-asbestos-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/billions-of-meals-at-risk-due-to-iran-war-says-fertiliser-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/billions-of-meals-at-risk-due-to-iran-war-says-fertiliser-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I earn &pound;36k but I can't afford to buy a house']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-earn-pound36k-but-i-cant-afford-to-buy-a-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-earn-pound36k-but-i-cant-afford-to-buy-a-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper']]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chippies-sell-catfish-as-traditional-fish-supper/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chippies-sell-catfish-as-traditional-fish-supper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-scraps-tariffs-for-all-but-one-african-nation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-scraps-tariffs-for-all-but-one-african-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/will-ai-lead-to-more-accurate-opinion-polls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/will-ai-lead-to-more-accurate-opinion-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fertiliser-boss-says-war-puts-10-billion-meals-a-week-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fertiliser-boss-says-war-puts-10-billion-meals-a-week-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/there-were-letters-i-didnt-want-to-open-rise-in-unpaid-debt-court-cases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/there-were-letters-i-didnt-want-to-open-rise-in-unpaid-debt-court-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-hails-extraordinary-iphone-demand-as-boss-tim-cook-heads-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-hails-extraordinary-iphone-demand-as-boss-tim-cook-heads-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating oil prices reached record high in NI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of &pound;627.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-prices-reached-record-high-in-ni/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-prices-reached-record-high-in-ni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-to-remove-whisky-tariffs-after-kings-visit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-to-remove-whisky-tariffs-after-kings-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-hits-highest-since-2022-after-report-trump-to-be-briefed-on-new-iran-options/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-hits-highest-since-2022-after-report-trump-to-be-briefed-on-new-iran-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/premier-inn-owner-to-cut-3800-jobs-in-savings-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/premier-inn-owner-to-cut-3800-jobs-in-savings-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-the-renters-rights-act-means-for-tenants-and-landlords/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-the-renters-rights-act-means-for-tenants-and-landlords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mortgages-bills-and-jobs-five-takeaways-from-the-bank-of-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mortgages-bills-and-jobs-five-takeaways-from-the-bank-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-the-wide-field-of-uncertainties-facing-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-the-wide-field-of-uncertainties-facing-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-of-england-says-rates-could-rise-as-iran-war-fuels-inflation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-of-england-says-rates-could-rise-as-iran-war-fuels-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are UK prices rising more quickly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-are-uk-prices-rising-more-quickly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-are-uk-prices-rising-more-quickly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-in-row-after-workers-who-say-they-saw-smart-glasses-users-having-sex-lose-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-in-row-after-workers-who-say-they-saw-smart-glasses-users-having-sex-lose-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-will-kill-you-and-burn-your-house-council-staff-under-attack-from-high-street-gangs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-will-kill-you-and-burn-your-house-council-staff-under-attack-from-high-street-gangs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-kelp-producer-who-wants-to-get-americans-eating-seaweed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-kelp-producer-who-wants-to-get-americans-eating-seaweed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-has-the-uae-left-opec-and-why-does-this-matter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-has-the-uae-left-opec-and-why-does-this-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-do-shoppers-think-about-the-future-of-their-high-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-do-shoppers-think-about-the-future-of-their-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-spotify-has-no-button-to-filter-out-ai-music/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-spotify-has-no-button-to-filter-out-ai-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/claires-closes-all-154-stores-in-uk-and-ireland-with-loss-of-1300-jobs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/claires-closes-all-154-stores-in-uk-and-ireland-with-loss-of-1300-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-rise-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-rise-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-elon-musk-and-sam-altman-are-fighting-over-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-elon-musk-and-sam-altman-are-fighting-over-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't']]></title><description><![CDATA[Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/theres-so-much-i-want-to-give-my-daughter-poverty-means-i-cant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/theres-so-much-i-want-to-give-my-daughter-poverty-means-i-cant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-blocks-metas-2bn-acquisition-of-ai-start-up-manus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-blocks-metas-2bn-acquisition-of-ai-start-up-manus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-chinese-sports-brand-taking-on-nike-and-adidas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-chinese-sports-brand-taking-on-nike-and-adidas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/less-bread-and-wfh-fridays-what-pret-boss-knows-about-our-habits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/less-bread-and-wfh-fridays-what-pret-boss-knows-about-our-habits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average rent up to nearly £1,000 in Plymouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A housing charity boss says more and more people are struggling to find somewhere to live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/average-rent-up-to-nearly-1000-in-plymouth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/average-rent-up-to-nearly-1000-in-plymouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-dont-want-the-children-to-see-how-worried-we-are-uk-family-finances-hit-by-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-dont-want-the-children-to-see-how-worried-we-are-uk-family-finances-hit-by-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-climate-change-threatens-the-economic-backbone-of-the-pacific/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-climate-change-threatens-the-economic-backbone-of-the-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/higher-prices-could-last-for-eight-months-after-iran-war-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/higher-prices-could-last-for-eight-months-after-iran-war-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-car-giant-byd-says-it-can-thrive-without-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-car-giant-byd-says-it-can-thrive-without-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-justice-department-drops-probe-into-fed-chairman-jerome-powell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-justice-department-drops-probe-into-fed-chairman-jerome-powell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/stock-markets-are-too-high-and-set-to-fall-says-bank-of-england-deputy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/stock-markets-are-too-high-and-set-to-fall-says-bank-of-england-deputy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-to-cut-one-in-10-jobs-after-spending-billions-on-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-to-cut-one-in-10-jobs-after-spending-billions-on-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/white-house-memo-claims-mass-ai-theft-by-chinese-firms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/white-house-memo-claims-mass-ai-theft-by-chinese-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-soldier-charged-after-winning-400000-betting-on-removal-of-maduro/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-soldier-charged-after-winning-400000-betting-on-removal-of-maduro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/from-scientist-to-silk-farmer-indias-silk-industry-renewal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/from-scientist-to-silk-farmer-indias-silk-industry-renewal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-says-it-will-cut-8000-jobs-as-ai-spending-grows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-says-it-will-cut-8000-jobs-as-ai-spending-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/high-street-drug-dealer-sells-cannabis-to-undercover-reporter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/high-street-drug-dealer-sells-cannabis-to-undercover-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/which-airlines-are-cancelling-flights-to-the-uk-and-what-can-you-do/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/which-airlines-are-cancelling-flights-to-the-uk-and-what-can-you-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-paramounts-111bn-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-paramounts-111bn-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asbestos toy warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asbestos toy warnings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asbestos-toy-warnings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asbestos-toy-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-lowest-for-three-years-but-iran-war-clouds-outlook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-lowest-for-three-years-but-iran-war-clouds-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petrol thefts are up by around 62% compared to last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/petrol-thefts-surge-as-iran-war-pushes-up-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/petrol-thefts-surge-as-iran-war-pushes-up-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/four-arrested-over-suspected-home-insulation-scheme-fraud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/four-arrested-over-suspected-home-insulation-scheme-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grocers aim for cost-of-living help 'with dignity']]></title><description><![CDATA[Produce from Woking Community Grocery is offered to customers at a significantly reduced rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/grocers-aim-for-cost-of-living-help-with-dignity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/grocers-aim-for-cost-of-living-help-with-dignity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asos-demands-7m-from-us-as-firms-rush-to-claim-tariff-refunds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asos-demands-7m-from-us-as-firms-rush-to-claim-tariff-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-is-already-leading-to-fewer-jobs-for-young-people-says-sunak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-is-already-leading-to-fewer-jobs-for-young-people-says-sunak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-bbc-goes-undercover-at-mini-mart-selling-drugs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-bbc-goes-undercover-at-mini-mart-selling-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/high-street-mini-marts-selling-cocaine-cannabis-and-prescription-drugs-bbc-secret-filming-reveals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/high-street-mini-marts-selling-cocaine-cannabis-and-prescription-drugs-bbc-secret-filming-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-a-pivot-to-hair-accessories-led-to-business-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-a-pivot-to-hair-accessories-led-to-business-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-weathered-trumps-tariffs-but-the-iran-war-is-taking-a-toll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-weathered-trumps-tariffs-but-the-iran-war-is-taking-a-toll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/billionaire-backer-sues-trump-familys-crypto-firm-over-alleged-extortion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/billionaire-backer-sues-trump-familys-crypto-firm-over-alleged-extortion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/inflation-what-do-price-increases-mean-for-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/inflation-what-do-price-increases-mean-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter']]></title><description><![CDATA[NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/northern-ireland-energy-prices-could-stay-high-into-winter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/northern-ireland-energy-prices-could-stay-high-into-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lufthansa-cuts-20000-summer-flights-as-fuel-prices-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lufthansa-cuts-20000-summer-flights-as-fuel-prices-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you]]></title><description><![CDATA[How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/three-ways-the-latest-inflation-figures-affect-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/three-ways-the-latest-inflation-figures-affect-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/car-finance-compensation-scheme-faces-challenge-and-delay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/car-finance-compensation-scheme-faces-challenge-and-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-fluctuate-as-trump-extends-iran-war-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-fluctuate-as-trump-extends-iran-war-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past']]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mcdonalds-boss-on-abuse-claims-i-dont-want-to-talk-about-the-past/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mcdonalds-boss-on-abuse-claims-i-dont-want-to-talk-about-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-inflation-rises-after-iran-war-pushes-up-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-inflation-rises-after-iran-war-pushes-up-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/worlds-biggest-condom-maker-set-to-raise-prices-due-to-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/worlds-biggest-condom-maker-set-to-raise-prices-due-to-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by &pound;100,000']]></title><description><![CDATA[How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/war-in-iran-has-put-up-our-fuel-bill-by-pound100000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/war-in-iran-has-put-up-our-fuel-bill-by-pound100000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-was-left-with-an-8000-vet-bill-when-my-insurer-cancelled-my-pet-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-was-left-with-an-8000-vet-bill-when-my-insurer-cancelled-my-pet-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-to-track-workers-clicks-and-keystrokes-to-train-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-to-track-workers-clicks-and-keystrokes-to-train-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hotpot-bubble-tea-and-sportswear-chinas-new-exports-take-on-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hotpot-bubble-tea-and-sportswear-chinas-new-exports-take-on-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-faces-criminal-probe-over-role-of-chatgpt-in-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-faces-criminal-probe-over-role-of-chatgpt-in-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/from-epstein-to-sock-puppets-key-takeaways-from-kevin-warshs-fed-confirmation-hearing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/from-epstein-to-sock-puppets-key-takeaways-from-kevin-warshs-fed-confirmation-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/unemployment-rate-unexpectedly-falls-as-fewer-students-look-for-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/unemployment-rate-unexpectedly-falls-as-fewer-students-look-for-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/royal-mail-to-ask-part-time-posties-to-work-more-to-meet-letter-targets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/royal-mail-to-ask-part-time-posties-to-work-more-to-meet-letter-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-dumb-machine-promising-a-clean-energy-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-dumb-machine-promising-a-clean-energy-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-insider-traders-making-millions-from-the-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-insider-traders-making-millions-from-the-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-your-recycled-clothes-could-end-up-in-this-south-american-desert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-your-recycled-clothes-could-end-up-in-this-south-american-desert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My school cannot afford free breakfast club']]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-school-cannot-afford-free-breakfast-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-school-cannot-afford-free-breakfast-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/with-four-jobs-in-london-i-couldnt-afford-rent-so-im-going-to-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/with-four-jobs-in-london-i-couldnt-afford-rent-so-im-going-to-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/scammers-are-becoming-ever-more-sophisticated-this-is-what-the-fightback-looks-like/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/scammers-are-becoming-ever-more-sophisticated-this-is-what-the-fightback-looks-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm a carer but I can't afford to go to work because of fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East has caused rapid price rises for both petrol and diesel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/im-a-carer-but-i-cant-afford-to-go-to-work-because-of-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/im-a-carer-but-i-cant-afford-to-go-to-work-because-of-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war sees holidaymakers stay closer to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man says he cancelled his holiday to Spain due to the rising costs and uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/iran-war-sees-holidaymakers-stay-closer-to-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/iran-war-sees-holidaymakers-stay-closer-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-plunge-as-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-during-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-plunge-as-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-open-during-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mortgage-rates-show-signs-of-falling-after-iran-war-peak/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mortgage-rates-show-signs-of-falling-after-iran-war-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men live with their parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/im-the-lucky-one-more-than-one-in-three-young-men-live-with-their-parents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/im-the-lucky-one-more-than-one-in-three-young-men-live-with-their-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tinder-and-zoom-offer-proof-of-humanity-eye-scans-to-combat-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tinder-and-zoom-offer-proof-of-humanity-eye-scans-to-combat-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a &pound;500m fund to boost British AI firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-minister-kendall-says-she-doesnt-use-ai-at-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-minister-kendall-says-she-doesnt-use-ai-at-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to know if you're on an energy price cap tariff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn't know if they were on an energy price cap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-to-know-if-youre-on-an-energy-price-cap-tariff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-to-know-if-youre-on-an-energy-price-cap-tariff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-is-claude-mythos-and-what-risks-does-it-pose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-is-claude-mythos-and-what-risks-does-it-pose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-fall-after-weeks-of-rises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-fall-after-weeks-of-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finance ministers and bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/finance-ministers-and-bankers-raise-serious-concerns-about-mythos-ai-model/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/finance-ministers-and-bankers-raise-serious-concerns-about-mythos-ai-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The fake images behind AI insurance scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-fake-images-behind-ai-insurance-scams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-fake-images-behind-ai-insurance-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nearly-160000-uninsured-cars-seized-on-uk-roads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nearly-160000-uninsured-cars-seized-on-uk-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet']]></title><description><![CDATA[Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chinese-carmaker-patents-voice-controlled-in-vehicle-toilet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chinese-carmaker-patents-voice-controlled-in-vehicle-toilet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/could-a-digital-twin-make-you-into-a-superworker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/could-a-digital-twin-make-you-into-a-superworker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rising-value-of-pokmon-cards-sparks-smash-and-grab-crime-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rising-value-of-pokmon-cards-sparks-smash-and-grab-crime-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-to-step-down-as-chairman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-to-step-down-as-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-could-the-iran-war-affect-fizzy-drinks-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-could-the-iran-war-affect-fizzy-drinks-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/europe-has-maybe-six-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-energy-boss-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/europe-has-maybe-six-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-energy-boss-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-trump-meeting-the-moment-for-us-conservatives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-trump-meeting-the-moment-for-us-conservatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-the-uk-is-preparing-for-food-shortages-due-to-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-the-uk-is-preparing-for-food-shortages-due-to-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-issues-with-uk-fuel-supply-says-reeves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-issues-with-uk-fuel-supply-says-reeves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cheaper-doritos-and-lays-helps-pepsico-win-back-struggling-snackers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cheaper-doritos-and-lays-helps-pepsico-win-back-struggling-snackers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-prepares-for-food-shortages-in-worst-case-scenario-as-iran-war-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-prepares-for-food-shortages-in-worst-case-scenario-as-iran-war-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dhl-staff-at-jaguar-land-rover-vote-to-strike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dhl-staff-at-jaguar-land-rover-vote-to-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-economy-grew-faster-than-expected-in-february-ahead-of-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-economy-grew-faster-than-expected-in-february-ahead-of-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/more-big-energy-users-to-get-help-as-support-plan-expanded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/more-big-energy-users-to-get-help-as-support-plan-expanded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chinas-economy-grows-faster-than-expected-despite-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chinas-economy-grows-faster-than-expected-despite-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/big-energy-shock-will-push-up-prices-bank-boss-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/big-energy-shock-will-push-up-prices-bank-boss-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fake-damage-and-imaginary-watches-how-ai-images-are-being-used-in-insurance-scams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fake-damage-and-imaginary-watches-how-ai-images-are-being-used-in-insurance-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/japan-pledges-10bn-to-help-asian-countries-deal-with-oil-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/japan-pledges-10bn-to-help-asian-countries-deal-with-oil-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allbirds shares soar 580% after pivot from shoes to AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/allbirds-shares-soar-580-after-pivot-from-shoes-to-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/allbirds-shares-soar-580-after-pivot-from-shoes-to-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/back-to-books-swedens-schools-cutting-back-on-digital-learning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/back-to-books-swedens-schools-cutting-back-on-digital-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/horse-urine-perfume-why-online-bargains-may-be-dangerous/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/horse-urine-perfume-why-online-bargains-may-be-dangerous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ticketmaster-owner-live-nation-ran-a-monopoly-and-overcharged-fans-jury-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ticketmaster-owner-live-nation-ran-a-monopoly-and-overcharged-fans-jury-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/snapchat-owner-cuts-1000-jobs-as-says-ai-will-reduce-repetitive-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/snapchat-owner-cuts-1000-jobs-as-says-ai-will-reduce-repetitive-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-threatens-to-fire-fed-chair-powell-if-he-doesnt-leave-in-may/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-threatens-to-fire-fed-chair-powell-if-he-doesnt-leave-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water 'sleepwalking' into bad deal for customers, investor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The troubled utility firm should be put into administration says a frustrated rival bidder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/thames-water-sleepwalking-into-bad-deal-for-customers-investor-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/thames-water-sleepwalking-into-bad-deal-for-customers-investor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/aa-and-bsm-ordered-to-refund-learner-drivers-for-hidden-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/aa-and-bsm-ordered-to-refund-learner-drivers-for-hidden-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuters welcome second year of Translink fare freeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liz Kimmins acknowledged the decision was taken against a difficult funding backdrop for the public transport company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/commuters-welcome-second-year-of-translink-fare-freeze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/commuters-welcome-second-year-of-translink-fare-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisis grants launched for struggling families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford residents affected by unexpected job losses or illness will be able to apply for help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/crisis-grants-launched-for-struggling-families/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/crisis-grants-launched-for-struggling-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/help-to-buy-mostly-helped-high-earners-ifs-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/help-to-buy-mostly-helped-high-earners-ifs-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fines issued after fuel protests across NI disrupt traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers were fined and others cautioned for public order offences after the protests caused traffic disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fines-issued-after-fuel-protests-across-ni-disrupt-traffic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fines-issued-after-fuel-protests-across-ni-disrupt-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/households-could-get-free-electricity-for-doing-washing-on-sunny-weekends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/households-could-get-free-electricity-for-doing-washing-on-sunny-weekends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon to spend $11bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amazon-to-spend-11bn-on-satellite-firm-in-growing-starlink-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amazon-to-spend-11bn-on-satellite-firm-in-growing-starlink-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bit-of-pain-worth-long-term-security-from-iran-bessent-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bit-of-pain-worth-long-term-security-from-iran-bessent-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers failed over outages, water boss tells MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bosses at South East Water are grilled over failures that left thousands without water over winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/customers-failed-over-outages-water-boss-tells-mps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/customers-failed-over-outages-water-boss-tells-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-faces-biggest-hit-to-growth-from-iran-war-of-major-economies-imf-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-faces-biggest-hit-to-growth-from-iran-war-of-major-economies-imf-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-and-how-is-us-blockading-iranian-ports-in-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-and-how-is-us-blockading-iranian-ports-in-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers protest rising costs with traffic disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/farmers-protest-rising-costs-with-traffic-disruption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/farmers-protest-rising-costs-with-traffic-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-continue-to-fall-on-hopes-of-new-us-iran-peace-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-continue-to-fall-on-hopes-of-new-us-iran-peace-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fuel-prices-stop-rising-after-43-days-of-increases-rac-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fuel-prices-stop-rising-after-43-days-of-increases-rac-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rolls-royce-launches-new-two-seater-electric-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rolls-royce-launches-new-two-seater-electric-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons plans to cut 200 jobs at head office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/morrisons-plans-to-cut-200-jobs-at-head-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/morrisons-plans-to-cut-200-jobs-at-head-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/founder-of-chinas-evergrande-pleads-guilty-to-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/founder-of-chinas-evergrande-pleads-guilty-to-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-over-attack-on-home-of-openais-sam-altman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-over-attack-on-home-of-openais-sam-altman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hollywood-stars-unite-to-oppose-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hollywood-stars-unite-to-oppose-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/quantum-computing-a-tech-race-europe-could-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/quantum-computing-a-tech-race-europe-could-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil jumps back above $100 after US-Iran peace talks fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-jumps-back-above-100-after-us-iran-peace-talks-fail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-jumps-back-above-100-after-us-iran-peace-talks-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-drivers-head-to-native-american-lands-for-cheaper-gas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-drivers-head-to-native-american-lands-for-cheaper-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-home-buyers-frozen-as-sales-slump-over-iran-war-fears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-home-buyers-frozen-as-sales-slump-over-iran-war-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gta-maker-rockstar-games-hacked-again-but-downplays-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gta-maker-rockstar-games-hacked-again-but-downplays-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/green-light-to-build-nuclear-power-station-that-promises-8000-jobs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/green-light-to-build-nuclear-power-station-that-promises-8000-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare']]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easyjet-passengers-describe-eu-border-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easyjet-passengers-describe-eu-border-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK could 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-dutch-village-at-risk-of-being-demolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ni-fuel-protesters-stand-in-solidarity-with-irish-counterparts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ni-fuel-protesters-stand-in-solidarity-with-irish-counterparts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/eu-airline-industry-warns-of-fuel-shortages-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-closed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/eu-airline-industry-warns-of-fuel-shortages-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/every-drop-of-water-counts-fear-for-the-future-of-argentinas-glaciers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/every-drop-of-water-counts-fear-for-the-future-of-argentinas-glaciers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/great-at-gaming-us-air-traffic-control-wants-you-to-apply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/great-at-gaming-us-air-traffic-control-wants-you-to-apply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tankers-urged-not-to-pay-toll-to-iran-for-use-of-strait/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tankers-urged-not-to-pay-toll-to-iran-for-use-of-strait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/soaring-pump-prices-drive-us-inflation-to-highest-level-in-almost-two-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/soaring-pump-prices-drive-us-inflation-to-highest-level-in-almost-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-many-ships-are-crossing-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-many-ships-are-crossing-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/eu-fingerprint-and-photo-travel-rules-come-into-force/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/eu-fingerprint-and-photo-travel-rules-come-into-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolce &amp; Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dolce-amp-gabbana-co-founder-steps-down-as-chair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dolce-amp-gabbana-co-founder-steps-down-as-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/will-uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-start-going-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/will-uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-start-going-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/this-coat-cost-248-in-illegal-tariffs-will-he-ever-get-the-money-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/this-coat-cost-248-in-illegal-tariffs-will-he-ever-get-the-money-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How families can get crisis support to heat homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-families-can-get-crisis-support-to-heat-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-families-can-get-crisis-support-to-heat-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/furniture-poverty-on-the-rise-charity-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/furniture-poverty-on-the-rise-charity-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/shoppers-feel-crunch-as-price-of-produce-climbs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/shoppers-feel-crunch-as-price-of-produce-climbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/white-house-staff-told-not-to-place-bets-on-prediction-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/white-house-staff-told-not-to-place-bets-on-prediction-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV for dogs booms but are they watching?]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tv-for-dogs-booms-but-are-they-watching/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tv-for-dogs-booms-but-are-they-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hot-in-the-city-energy-crisis-tests-singapores-air-con-addiction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hot-in-the-city-energy-crisis-tests-singapores-air-con-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-pauses-uk-data-centre-deal-over-energy-costs-and-regulation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-pauses-uk-data-centre-deal-over-energy-costs-and-regulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/petrol-and-diesel-prices-rise-again-as-concerns-grow-over-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/petrol-and-diesel-prices-rise-again-as-concerns-grow-over-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Est&eacute;e Lauder over a collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jo-malone-hopes-sense-will-prevail-in-lawsuit-over-her-name/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jo-malone-hopes-sense-will-prevail-in-lawsuit-over-her-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidl begins building its first ever pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lidl-begins-building-its-first-ever-pub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lidl-begins-building-its-first-ever-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-farmers-warn-iran-ceasefire-too-late-to-stop-higher-food-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-farmers-warn-iran-ceasefire-too-late-to-stop-higher-food-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-construction-boss-who-built-a-new-life-after-three-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-construction-boss-who-built-a-new-life-after-three-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-fuel-and-food-prices-could-still-be-affected-for-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-fuel-and-food-prices-could-still-be-affected-for-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-iran-war-pause-is-welcome-but-the-economic-scars-will-last/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-iran-war-pause-is-welcome-but-the-economic-scars-will-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-house-prices-fall-as-iran-war-uncertainty-dampens-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-house-prices-fall-as-iran-war-uncertainty-dampens-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do businesses want ahead of the election?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-do-businesses-want-ahead-of-the-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-do-businesses-want-ahead-of-the-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indias-lack-of-widebody-aircraft-a-scandal-says-incoming-indigo-chief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indias-lack-of-widebody-aircraft-a-scandal-says-incoming-indigo-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-plunges-after-us-iran-ceasefire-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-plunges-after-us-iran-ceasefire-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/music-giant-universal-gets-64bn-takeover-offer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/music-giant-universal-gets-64bn-takeover-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-us-refinery-now-processing-venezuelan-oil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-us-refinery-now-processing-venezuelan-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indian-migrant-workers-hit-by-cooking-gas-shortages-are-leaving-cities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indian-migrant-workers-hit-by-cooking-gas-shortages-are-leaving-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-fluctuates-ahead-of-trumps-iran-deal-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-fluctuates-ahead-of-trumps-iran-deal-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/airlines-cut-flights-and-hike-fares-as-fuel-prices-surge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/airlines-cut-flights-and-hike-fares-as-fuel-prices-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbour plan to help food bank expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity says the expansion at its base will give its support services a "new lease of life".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/neighbour-plan-to-help-food-bank-expand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/neighbour-plan-to-help-food-bank-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-encourages-firms-to-trial-four-day-weeks-to-adapt-to-ai-era/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-encourages-firms-to-trial-four-day-weeks-to-adapt-to-ai-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plan-2-student-loan-interest-rates-capped-at-6-in-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plan-2-student-loan-interest-rates-capped-at-6-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Iran war affects your money and bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-the-iran-war-affects-your-money-and-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-the-iran-war-affects-your-money-and-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/air-india-ceo-steps-down-early-as-losses-mount/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/air-india-ceo-steps-down-early-as-losses-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/minimum-wage-who-is-getting-a-pay-rise-and-how-much-is-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/minimum-wage-who-is-getting-a-pay-rise-and-how-much-is-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/price-of-first-class-stamp-rises-to-180/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/price-of-first-class-stamp-rises-to-180/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alderney fuel duty relief proposed as prices rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politician recommends fuel duty relief, with Alderney's prices more than 60% higher than UK average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/alderney-fuel-duty-relief-proposed-as-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/alderney-fuel-duty-relief-proposed-as-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indias-high-growth-economy-gets-a-middle-east-oil-shock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indias-high-growth-economy-gets-a-middle-east-oil-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-deadline-looms-but-asian-nations-already-have-deals-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-deadline-looms-but-asian-nations-already-have-deals-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/businesses-scramble-to-get-noticed-by-ai-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/businesses-scramble-to-get-noticed-by-ai-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-choppy-after-expletive-laden-trump-threat-to-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-choppy-after-expletive-laden-trump-threat-to-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/charity-feels-the-pinch-of-higher-energy-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/charity-feels-the-pinch-of-higher-energy-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-jump-in-the-sea-to-refresh-my-brain-how-remote-workers-are-boosting-coastal-towns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-jump-in-the-sea-to-refresh-my-brain-how-remote-workers-are-boosting-coastal-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spains-huge-pork-industry-seeks-salvation-from-swine-fever-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spains-huge-pork-industry-seeks-salvation-from-swine-fever-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of &pound;4,100 a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/benefits-and-pensions-rise-as-two-child-cap-ends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/benefits-and-pensions-rise-as-two-child-cap-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-china-fell-for-a-lobster-what-an-ai-assistant-tells-us-about-beijings-ambition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-china-fell-for-a-lobster-what-an-ai-assistant-tells-us-about-beijings-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pepsi-withdraws-as-uk-festival-sponsor-after-kanye-west-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pepsi-withdraws-as-uk-festival-sponsor-after-kanye-west-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when]]></title><description><![CDATA[The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/state-pension-age-starts-rising-to-67-heres-how-much-you-get-and-when/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/state-pension-age-starts-rising-to-67-heres-how-much-you-get-and-when/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&amp;S store was targeted during disorder in south London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mamps-boss-calls-for-more-action-on-crime-and-abuse-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mamps-boss-calls-for-more-action-on-crime-and-abuse-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/french-owned-ship-passes-through-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/french-owned-ship-passes-through-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No jet fuel shortage for '4 to 6 weeks' - airline]]></title><description><![CDATA[No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-jet-fuel-shortage-for-4-to-6-weeks-airline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-jet-fuel-shortage-for-4-to-6-weeks-airline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-jobs-surge-unexpectedly-in-march-despite-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-jobs-surge-unexpectedly-in-march-despite-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I ended up paying &pound;500': Your subscription trap stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-ended-up-paying-pound500-your-subscription-trap-stories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-ended-up-paying-pound500-your-subscription-trap-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-jump-and-shares-drop-after-trump-threatens-more-iran-strikes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-jump-and-shares-drop-after-trump-threatens-more-iran-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pharmaceuticals-face-100-tariffs-in-us-unless-firms-strike-a-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pharmaceuticals-face-100-tariffs-in-us-unless-firms-strike-a-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jlr-sees-sales-recover-after-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jlr-sees-sales-recover-after-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Minimum Wage rises this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to &pound;12.71 for over 21s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/national-minimum-wage-rises-this-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/national-minimum-wage-rises-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly &pound;170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-laws-to-make-it-easier-to-cancel-subscriptions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-laws-to-make-it-easier-to-cancel-subscriptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-is-the-triple-lock-and-how-much-is-the-state-pension-worth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-is-the-triple-lock-and-how-much-is-the-state-pension-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/a-year-on-four-ways-trumps-tariffs-have-changed-the-global-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/a-year-on-four-ways-trumps-tariffs-have-changed-the-global-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-laws-to-make-it-easier-to-cancel-subscriptions-and-get-refunds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-laws-to-make-it-easier-to-cancel-subscriptions-and-get-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/petrol-and-diesel-prices-see-biggest-rise-on-record-in-march/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/petrol-and-diesel-prices-see-biggest-rise-on-record-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company&rsquo;s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musks-spacex-set-to-be-worth-1-trillion-with-planned-public-listing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musks-spacex-set-to-be-worth-1-trillion-with-planned-public-listing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/minimum-wage-rises-to-1271-an-hour-as-firms-warn-of-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/minimum-wage-rises-to-1271-an-hour-as-firms-warn-of-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warning-iran-war-shock-could-push-up-mortgages-for-13m-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warning-iran-war-shock-could-push-up-mortgages-for-13m-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/topps-tiles-to-close-23-stores-over-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/topps-tiles-to-close-23-stores-over-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil briefly falls below $100 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-briefly-falls-below-100-and-shares-jump-on-trump-iran-war-pledge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-briefly-falls-below-100-and-shares-jump-on-trump-iran-war-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/estate-agents-accuse-rightmove-of-charging-excessive-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/estate-agents-accuse-rightmove-of-charging-excessive-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/energy-bill-help-would-be-based-on-household-income-reeves-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/energy-bill-help-would-be-based-on-household-income-reeves-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/thousands-lose-their-jobs-in-deep-cuts-at-tech-giant-oracle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/thousands-lose-their-jobs-in-deep-cuts-at-tech-giant-oracle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indigo-names-former-british-airways-chief-willie-walsh-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/indigo-names-former-british-airways-chief-willie-walsh-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you]]></title><description><![CDATA[A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/from-water-to-council-tax-how-the-bill-rises-and-one-drop-affect-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/from-water-to-council-tax-how-the-bill-rises-and-one-drop-affect-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asias-migrant-workers-debate-if-gulf-jobs-are-worth-deadly-risk-of-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asias-migrant-workers-debate-if-gulf-jobs-are-worth-deadly-risk-of-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-nears-highest-price-since-start-of-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-nears-highest-price-since-start-of-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US petrol price tops $4 for first time since 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-petrol-price-tops-4-for-first-time-since-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-petrol-price-tops-4-for-first-time-since-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-sent-eight-letters-drivers-hope-for-payout-from-car-finance-redress-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-sent-eight-letters-drivers-hope-for-payout-from-car-finance-redress-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/housing-market-to-soften-amid-iran-war-fallout-nationwide-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/housing-market-to-soften-amid-iran-war-fallout-nationwide-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-domes-and-spheres-the-future-of-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-domes-and-spheres-the-future-of-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/millions-of-drivers-mis-sold-car-finance-to-receive-average-829-in-compensation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/millions-of-drivers-mis-sold-car-finance-to-receive-average-829-in-compensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will car finance compensation payments work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-will-car-finance-compensation-payments-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-will-car-finance-compensation-payments-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-rises-and-asia-shares-slide-as-iran-war-enters-fifth-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-rises-and-asia-shares-slide-as-iran-war-enters-fifth-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-was-the-1970s-oil-crisis-and-are-we-heading-for-something-worse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-was-the-1970s-oil-crisis-and-are-we-heading-for-something-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fertiliser costs mean I'm better off not planting']]></title><description><![CDATA[A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fertiliser-costs-mean-im-better-off-not-planting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fertiliser-costs-mean-im-better-off-not-planting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-trump-and-the-oil-markets-move-in-sync-a-tango-in-five-charts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-trump-and-the-oil-markets-move-in-sync-a-tango-in-five-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-chinese-tech-companies-are-racing-to-set-up-in-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-chinese-tech-companies-are-racing-to-set-up-in-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tech-ceos-suddenly-love-blaming-ai-for-mass-job-cuts-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tech-ceos-suddenly-love-blaming-ai-for-mass-job-cuts-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant-based cookery classes 'bring people together']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cookery sessions help residents to build kitchen skills and confidence and make healthy choices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plant-based-cookery-classes-bring-people-together/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plant-based-cookery-classes-bring-people-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cut-taxes-on-energy-bills-before-giving-bailouts-badenoch-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cut-taxes-on-energy-bills-before-giving-bailouts-badenoch-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/agent-begged-epstein-to-have-sex-with-model-emails-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/agent-begged-epstein-to-have-sex-with-model-emails-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asda-boss-rejects-profiteering-claims-as-petrol-price-tops-150p/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asda-boss-rejects-profiteering-claims-as-petrol-price-tops-150p/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ripple-of-fear-over-iran-war-hits-consumer-confidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ripple-of-fear-over-iran-war-hits-consumer-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/just-eat-and-autotrader-among-firms-investigated-in-fake-reviews-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/just-eat-and-autotrader-among-firms-investigated-in-fake-reviews-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-bank-reveals-it-glitch-affected-almost-half-a-million-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-bank-reveals-it-glitch-affected-almost-half-a-million-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/panic-buying-prompts-pm-to-reassure-australians-over-fuel-supply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/panic-buying-prompts-pm-to-reassure-australians-over-fuel-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/campaigners-welcome-meta-and-youtubes-defeat-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/campaigners-welcome-meta-and-youtubes-defeat-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-the-hormuz-closure-could-affect-food-medicines-and-smartphones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-the-hormuz-closure-could-affect-food-medicines-and-smartphones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/beyond-oil-the-crucial-exports-blocked-by-hormuz-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/beyond-oil-the-crucial-exports-blocked-by-hormuz-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic&rsquo;s tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/judge-rejects-pentagons-attempt-to-cripple-anthropic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/judge-rejects-pentagons-attempt-to-cripple-anthropic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-spiky-cactus-fruit-giving-indian-farmers-a-cash-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-spiky-cactus-fruit-giving-indian-farmers-a-cash-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/affordability-is-the-biggest-thing-conservatives-mixed-on-economy-under-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/affordability-is-the-biggest-thing-conservatives-mixed-on-economy-under-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-signature-to-appear-on-us-dollars-in-first-for-sitting-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-signature-to-appear-on-us-dollars-in-first-for-sitting-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/who-knew-lord-sugar-is-a-table-tennis-fan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/who-knew-lord-sugar-is-a-table-tennis-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JLR temporarily halts production at Solihull plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover pauses Range Rover production at its West Midlands factory due to supplier issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jlr-temporarily-halts-production-at-solihull-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jlr-temporarily-halts-production-at-solihull-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musks-x-advertising-boycott-lawsuit-dismissed-by-us-judge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/elon-musks-x-advertising-boycott-lawsuit-dismissed-by-us-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dont-panic-five-ways-to-stop-your-kids-endless-scrolling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dont-panic-five-ways-to-stop-your-kids-endless-scrolling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NS&amp;I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nsampi-boss-replaced-as-savers-left-waiting-for-millions-of-pounds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nsampi-boss-replaced-as-savers-left-waiting-for-millions-of-pounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port Talbot to become offshore wind hub for Celtic Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/port-talbot-to-become-offshore-wind-hub-for-celtic-sea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/port-talbot-to-become-offshore-wind-hub-for-celtic-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds']]></title><description><![CDATA[Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/it-took-six-years-to-receive-my-late-fathers-premium-bonds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/it-took-six-years-to-receive-my-late-fathers-premium-bonds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-forecast-to-see-biggest-hit-to-growth-from-iran-war-out-of-major-economies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-forecast-to-see-biggest-hit-to-growth-from-iran-war-out-of-major-economies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime ISA to buy with someone who has already bought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-lifetime-isa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-lifetime-isa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whisky giant drops plans for £150m facility in Ayrshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suntory Global Spirits did not give a reason for why the plan is not going ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/whisky-giant-drops-plans-for-150m-facility-in-ayrshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/whisky-giant-drops-plans-for-150m-facility-in-ayrshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/co-op-boss-quits-after-toxic-culture-claims-reported-by-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/co-op-boss-quits-after-toxic-culture-claims-reported-by-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will invest &pound;100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-co2-plant-to-reopen-in-iran-war-contingency-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-co2-plant-to-reopen-in-iran-war-contingency-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/a-game-changing-moment-for-social-media-what-next-for-big-tech-after-landmark-addiction-verdict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/a-game-changing-moment-for-social-media-what-next-for-big-tech-after-landmark-addiction-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-confirms-may-meeting-with-xi-jinping-as-iran-war-forces-postponement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-confirms-may-meeting-with-xi-jinping-as-iran-war-forces-postponement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nhs-bills-and-immigration-one-constituencys-election-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nhs-bills-and-immigration-one-constituencys-election-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working parents 'struggling to afford nappies or food']]></title><description><![CDATA[More working families asking for baby essentials]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/working-parents-struggling-to-afford-nappies-or-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/working-parents-struggling-to-afford-nappies-or-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do not turn your heating off, charities warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisations say there is support available after heating oil doubled in price due to the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/do-not-turn-your-heating-off-charities-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/do-not-turn-your-heating-off-charities-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rocket-stocks-soar-on-report-musks-spacex-to-file-for-share-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rocket-stocks-soar-on-report-musks-spacex-to-file-for-share-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/prepare-for-turbulence-how-a-prolonged-middle-east-conflict-could-reshape-how-we-fly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/prepare-for-turbulence-how-a-prolonged-middle-east-conflict-could-reshape-how-we-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-homeless-teenager-who-became-a-successful-advertising-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-homeless-teenager-who-became-a-successful-advertising-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/octopus-boss-weve-seen-a-50-rise-in-solar-panel-sales-since-start-of-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/octopus-boss-weve-seen-a-50-rise-in-solar-panel-sales-since-start-of-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices volatile as Trump talks up Iran negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-volatile-as-trump-talks-up-iran-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-prices-volatile-as-trump-talks-up-iran-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-inflation-rate-stays-at-3-before-iran-war-hits-oil-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-inflation-rate-stays-at-3-before-iran-war-hits-oil-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-need-more-plumbers-and-fewer-lawyers-in-ai-age-says-blackrock-boss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-need-more-plumbers-and-fewer-lawyers-in-ai-age-says-blackrock-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wildly-unaffordable-the-harsh-reality-of-shared-ownership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wildly-unaffordable-the-harsh-reality-of-shared-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would you build your own apps?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/would-you-build-your-own-apps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/would-you-build-your-own-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cosmetics-giant-este-lauder-in-merger-talks-with-owner-of-jean-paul-gaultier-and-rabanne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/cosmetics-giant-este-lauder-in-merger-talks-with-owner-of-jean-paul-gaultier-and-rabanne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-falls-and-shares-rebound-after-trump-says-talks-have-been-held-to-end-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-falls-and-shares-rebound-after-trump-says-talks-have-been-held-to-end-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hs2-trains-could-run-slower-than-planned-to-save-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hs2-trains-could-run-slower-than-planned-to-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/porridge-recalled-months-after-mouse-contamination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/porridge-recalled-months-after-mouse-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for &euro;1bn (&pound;860m).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/huel-bought-by-danone-in-1bn-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/huel-bought-by-danone-in-1bn-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/onlyfans-owner-leonid-radvinsky-dies-at-43/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/onlyfans-owner-leonid-radvinsky-dies-at-43/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pauline Black helps celebrate hub funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lottery funding for the Destination Ball Hill group will allow it to expand services for locals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pauline-black-helps-celebrate-hub-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pauline-black-helps-celebrate-hub-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We can't justify a &pound;52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A household with an average gross income of &pound;55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by &pound;40 a week, offical figures suggest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-cant-justify-a-pound52-lunch-middle-income-families-cut-back-on-days-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-cant-justify-a-pound52-lunch-middle-income-families-cut-back-on-days-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do the West's farmers pay the price for war in Iran?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-do-the-wests-farmers-pay-the-price-for-war-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-do-the-wests-farmers-pay-the-price-for-war-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputy calls for an end to Guernsey overseas aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Guernsey Deputy says there is strong support for scrapping the island&rsquo;s &pound;5.6m aid spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/deputy-calls-for-an-end-to-guernsey-overseas-aid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/deputy-calls-for-an-end-to-guernsey-overseas-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-weight-loss-drugmakers-slash-prices-in-fight-to-win-customers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-weight-loss-drugmakers-slash-prices-in-fight-to-win-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bts-agency-shares-drop-after-comeback-show-turnout-falls-short/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bts-agency-shares-drop-after-comeback-show-turnout-falls-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heat-pumps-work-for-me-but-theyre-not-yet-a-money-saver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heat-pumps-work-for-me-but-theyre-not-yet-a-money-saver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/germany-has-a-shortage-of-workers-so-its-turning-to-india-for-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/germany-has-a-shortage-of-workers-so-its-turning-to-india-for-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/call-to-cancel-threat-of-prison-for-council-tax-non-payment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/call-to-cancel-threat-of-prison-for-council-tax-non-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/energy-bills-rise-inescapable-if-oil-prices-stay-high-says-british-gas-boss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/energy-bills-rise-inescapable-if-oil-prices-stay-high-says-british-gas-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/club-vibes-without-the-hangover-the-twenty-somethings-going-out-in-the-gym/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/club-vibes-without-the-hangover-the-twenty-somethings-going-out-in-the-gym/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-lifts-sanctions-on-some-iranian-oil-as-energy-prices-soar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-lifts-sanctions-on-some-iranian-oil-as-energy-prices-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP]]></title><description><![CDATA[How could a company that charged as much as &pound;65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/home-working-long-leases-and-rise-of-parking-apps-what-went-wrong-for-ncp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/home-working-long-leases-and-rise-of-parking-apps-what-went-wrong-for-ncp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hargreaves Lansdown says IT issues which affected thousands are over]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hargreaves-lansdown-says-it-issues-which-affected-thousands-are-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hargreaves-lansdown-says-it-issues-which-affected-thousands-are-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hargreaves Lansdown resolves IT issues affecting thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hargreaves-lansdown-resolves-it-issues-affecting-thousands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hargreaves-lansdown-resolves-it-issues-affecting-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump-backed television merger moves forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-backed-television-merger-moves-forward/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-backed-television-merger-moves-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges]]></title><description><![CDATA[People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/work-from-home-and-drive-more-slowly-to-save-energy-global-body-urges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/work-from-home-and-drive-more-slowly-to-save-energy-global-body-urges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-since-2008-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-since-2008-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-level-since-2008-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-level-since-2008-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/typical-energy-bill-forecast-to-rise-by-332-a-year-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/typical-energy-bill-forecast-to-rise-by-332-a-year-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/energy-bills-forecast-to-rise-by-332-a-year-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/energy-bills-forecast-to-rise-by-332-a-year-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you know you could transfer your ISA?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/did-you-know-you-could-transfer-your-isa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/did-you-know-you-could-transfer-your-isa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-are-gas-prices-soaring-and-how-could-it-affect-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-are-gas-prices-soaring-and-how-could-it-affect-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme, which will cost &pound;81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ni-households-set-for-30-electricity-reduction-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ni-households-set-for-30-electricity-reduction-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School uniform reuse scheme launches in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/school-uniform-reuse-scheme-launches-in-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/school-uniform-reuse-scheme-launches-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trio-charged-over-alleged-plot-to-smuggle-nvidia-chips-from-us-to-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trio-charged-over-alleged-plot-to-smuggle-nvidia-chips-from-us-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/colombias-budding-tech-scene-needs-a-cash-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/colombias-budding-tech-scene-needs-a-cash-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/russia-china-and-the-us-the-global-winners-and-losers-of-the-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/russia-china-and-the-us-the-global-winners-and-losers-of-the-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/sir-john-curtice-why-labours-brexit-focus-has-shifted-from-leavers-to-remainers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/sir-john-curtice-why-labours-brexit-focus-has-shifted-from-leavers-to-remainers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/stock-markets-rattled-and-energy-prices-soar-after-strikes-on-qatar-gas-hub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/stock-markets-rattled-and-energy-prices-soar-after-strikes-on-qatar-gas-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-considers-lifting-sanctions-on-some-iranian-oil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-considers-lifting-sanctions-on-some-iranian-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-iran-war-is-having-a-dramatic-effect-on-the-uk-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-iran-war-is-having-a-dramatic-effect-on-the-uk-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-ready-to-raise-interest-rates-if-iran-war-price-shock-persists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-ready-to-raise-interest-rates-if-iran-war-price-shock-persists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pay-grows-at-slowest-rate-in-more-than-five-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pay-grows-at-slowest-rate-in-more-than-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-the-average-age-of-a-first-time-buyer-has-risen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-the-average-age-of-a-first-time-buyer-has-risen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nearly-400-firms-fined-over-failure-to-pay-minimum-wage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nearly-400-firms-fined-over-failure-to-pay-minimum-wage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-finnish-supermarkets-are-central-to-the-countrys-defence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-finnish-supermarkets-are-central-to-the-countrys-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-sets-target-to-boost-steel-making-and-cut-imports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-sets-target-to-boost-steel-making-and-cut-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/labubu-film-is-official-with-paddington-director-at-the-helm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/labubu-film-is-official-with-paddington-director-at-the-helm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-iran-war-is-causing-a-global-energy-crisis-can-china-withstand-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-iran-war-is-causing-a-global-energy-crisis-can-china-withstand-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-holds-interest-rates-as-iran-war-triggers-inflation-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-holds-interest-rates-as-iran-war-triggers-inflation-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/computer-says-no-are-ai-interviews-making-it-harder-to-get-a-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/computer-says-no-are-ai-interviews-making-it-harder-to-get-a-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bentley-workers-shocked-and-angry-at-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bentley-workers-shocked-and-angry-at-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/average-age-of-first-time-buyer-climbs-to-34/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/average-age-of-first-time-buyer-climbs-to-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ad-for-ai-editing-app-which-said-it-could-remove-anything-banned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ad-for-ai-editing-app-which-said-it-could-remove-anything-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mayors-to-gain-more-spending-power-under-reeves-tax-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mayors-to-gain-more-spending-power-under-reeves-tax-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/typical-new-mortgage-costs-soar-788-a-year-in-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/typical-new-mortgage-costs-soar-788-a-year-in-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinn Féin shirking responsibilities on oil bills, says Lyons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The communities minister was giving his reaction to the &pound;17m support package announced by the UK government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/sinn-fin-shirking-responsibilities-on-oil-bills-says-lyons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/sinn-fin-shirking-responsibilities-on-oil-bills-says-lyons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural areas 'let down' by lack of oil regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Morris believes heating oil should have had a price cap introduced like energy and electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rural-areas-let-down-by-lack-of-oil-regulation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rural-areas-let-down-by-lack-of-oil-regulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-seeks-to-delay-meeting-with-xi-in-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-seeks-to-delay-meeting-with-xi-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-not-happy-with-uk-response-to-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-not-happy-with-uk-response-to-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse']]></title><description><![CDATA[The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-firm-anthropic-seeks-weapons-expert-to-stop-users-from-misuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-firm-anthropic-seeks-weapons-expert-to-stop-users-from-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/train-delay-repay-rule-changes-to-make-claims-easier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/train-delay-repay-rule-changes-to-make-claims-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reeves-vows-to-stop-uk-tech-from-drifting-abroad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reeves-vows-to-stop-uk-tech-from-drifting-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-it-possible-to-build-a-plastic-free-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-it-possible-to-build-a-plastic-free-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easter-holidaymakers-switching-from-dubai-to-spain-as-flights-fill-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easter-holidaymakers-switching-from-dubai-to-spain-as-flights-fill-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starmer-announces-53m-support-to-help-with-heating-oil-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starmer-announces-53m-support-to-help-with-heating-oil-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/teens-sue-musks-xai-over-groks-pornographic-images-of-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/teens-sue-musks-xai-over-groks-pornographic-images-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil crisis leaving people unable to heat their homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple is forced to pay more than double after being left without enough fuel to heat their home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-crisis-leaving-people-unable-to-heat-their-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-crisis-leaving-people-unable-to-heat-their-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America settles over Epstein claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-of-america-settles-over-epstein-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-of-america-settles-over-epstein-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/car-park-firm-ncp-collapses-with-nearly-700-jobs-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/car-park-firm-ncp-collapses-with-nearly-700-jobs-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling Sheffield Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at one of England&rsquo;s most famous football clubs&rsquo; fight for survival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/selling-sheffield-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/selling-sheffield-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/companies-offered-3000-to-hire-jobless-under-24s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/companies-offered-3000-to-hire-jobless-under-24s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/iran-hits-key-uae-oil-port-and-dubai-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/iran-hits-key-uae-oil-port-and-dubai-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/alcohol-free-beer-and-pet-grooming-used-to-measure-inflation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/alcohol-free-beer-and-pet-grooming-used-to-measure-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness History]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 2 March 2006, India and the United States finalised a controversial nuclear deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/witness-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/witness-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government spent &pound;377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/steelworks-costing-13m-a-day-to-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/steelworks-costing-13m-a-day-to-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ukraines-urgent-fight-on-the-financial-frontline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ukraines-urgent-fight-on-the-financial-frontline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starmer-speaks-to-trump-about-importance-of-reopening-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starmer-speaks-to-trump-about-importance-of-reopening-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-will-intervene-on-energy-bills-if-necessary-says-miliband/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-will-intervene-on-energy-bills-if-necessary-says-miliband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/banknotes-beavers-and-a-very-british-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/banknotes-beavers-and-a-very-british-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gruesome-war-bets-fuel-calls-for-crackdown-on-prediction-markets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gruesome-war-bets-fuel-calls-for-crackdown-on-prediction-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-urges-uk-and-other-nations-to-send-warships-to-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-urges-uk-and-other-nations-to-send-warships-to-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-support-needs-to-be-delivered-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-support-needs-to-be-delivered-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was charged double for oil I already paid for']]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers say they are facing inflated prices due to "unfair" practices from suppliers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-was-charged-double-for-oil-i-already-paid-for/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-was-charged-double-for-oil-i-already-paid-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war fuel price hikes 'put our firm at risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/iran-war-fuel-price-hikes-put-our-firm-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/iran-war-fuel-price-hikes-put-our-firm-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the City of London Police, some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/londoners-disproportionately-affected-by-fraud/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/londoners-disproportionately-affected-by-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chancellor-to-offer-support-over-rising-heating-oil-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chancellor-to-offer-support-over-rising-heating-oil-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/she-spent-16-hours-on-instagram-in-a-day-its-up-to-a-jury-to-decide-if-meta-is-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/she-spent-16-hours-on-instagram-in-a-day-its-up-to-a-jury-to-decide-if-meta-is-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/were-not-profiteering-on-fuel-but-my-staff-still-face-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/were-not-profiteering-on-fuel-but-my-staff-still-face-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/judge-says-no-evidence-to-justify-federal-reserve-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/judge-says-no-evidence-to-justify-federal-reserve-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations]]></title><description><![CDATA[They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/petrol-retailers-in-row-with-government-over-rip-off-accusations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/petrol-retailers-in-row-with-government-over-rip-off-accusations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-economy-flatlines-in-january-as-people-cut-back-on-eating-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-economy-flatlines-in-january-as-people-cut-back-on-eating-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-us-trade-probe-targets-eu-canada-uk-over-forced-labour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-us-trade-probe-targets-eu-canada-uk-over-forced-labour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-easing-of-russia-oil-sanctions-draws-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-easing-of-russia-oil-sanctions-draws-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-has-trump-eased-sanctions-on-russian-oil-and-will-it-help-putin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-has-trump-eased-sanctions-on-russian-oil-and-will-it-help-putin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why both partners need to be across a couple's money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-both-partners-need-to-be-across-a-couples-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-both-partners-need-to-be-across-a-couples-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What on earth is going on with the oil price?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-on-earth-is-going-on-with-the-oil-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-on-earth-is-going-on-with-the-oil-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dharshini-david-economy-on-shaky-ground-even-before-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dharshini-david-economy-on-shaky-ground-even-before-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My hotel bill is &pound;12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-hotel-bill-is-pound12000-british-holidaymakers-stranded-by-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-hotel-bill-is-pound12000-british-holidaymakers-stranded-by-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/post-office-scandal-has-taken-21-years-of-my-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/post-office-scandal-has-taken-21-years-of-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pwc-planning-to-increase-the-number-of-graduates-it-takes-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pwc-planning-to-increase-the-number-of-graduates-it-takes-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/can-ukraines-war-torn-wheatfields-be-cleansed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/can-ukraines-war-torn-wheatfields-be-cleansed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/kpop-demon-hunters-to-return-as-netflix-announces-sequel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/kpop-demon-hunters-to-return-as-netflix-announces-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/qantas-agrees-to-pay-74m-over-covid-19-travel-voucher-refunds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/qantas-agrees-to-pay-74m-over-covid-19-travel-voucher-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/can-plastic-eating-fungi-help-clean-up-nappy-waste/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/can-plastic-eating-fungi-help-clean-up-nappy-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil price back above $100 despite deal to release record amount of reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-back-above-100-despite-deal-to-release-record-amount-of-reserves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-back-above-100-despite-deal-to-release-record-amount-of-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-animals-will-replace-historical-figures-on-bank-notes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-animals-will-replace-historical-figures-on-bank-notes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pottery-firm-denby-to-appoint-administrators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pottery-firm-denby-to-appoint-administrators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara]]></title><description><![CDATA[The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jo-malone-sued-for-using-her-own-name-in-collaboration-with-zara/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jo-malone-sued-for-using-her-own-name-in-collaboration-with-zara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-bank-of-scotland-and-halifax-apps-showed-customers-other-users-transactions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-bank-of-scotland-and-halifax-apps-showed-customers-other-users-transactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water company to pay &pound;45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The water supplier is set to pay a proposed &pound;44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/water-company-to-pay-pound45m-after-unacceptable-sewage-breaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/water-company-to-pay-pound45m-after-unacceptable-sewage-breaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/customer-sues-costco-for-tariff-refunds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/customer-sues-costco-for-tariff-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-iran-war-laid-bare-the-worlds-reliance-on-gulf-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-iran-war-laid-bare-the-worlds-reliance-on-gulf-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/john-lewis-to-pay-first-staff-bonus-for-four-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/john-lewis-to-pay-first-staff-bonus-for-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-launches-probe-into-trading-partners-including-the-eu-china-and-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-launches-probe-into-trading-partners-including-the-eu-china-and-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US launches probe into trading partners including EU, China and India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-launches-probe-into-trading-partners-including-eu-china-and-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-launches-probe-into-trading-partners-including-eu-china-and-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US launches probe into major trading partners after tariffs struck down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Donald Trump's tariffs policies last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-launches-probe-into-major-trading-partners-after-tariffs-struck-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-launches-probe-into-major-trading-partners-after-tariffs-struck-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/student-loans-inquiry-to-look-at-whether-system-is-unfair-to-graduates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/student-loans-inquiry-to-look-at-whether-system-is-unfair-to-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-role-has-cyber-warfare-played-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-role-has-cyber-warfare-played-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/a-small-us-grocer-is-calling-out-the-lower-prices-at-big-chains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/a-small-us-grocer-is-calling-out-the-lower-prices-at-big-chains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/social-media-firms-asked-to-toughen-up-age-checks-for-under-13s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/social-media-firms-asked-to-toughen-up-age-checks-for-under-13s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/big-tech-backs-anthropic-in-fight-against-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/big-tech-backs-anthropic-in-fight-against-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starmer-vows-to-crack-down-on-profiteering-from-fuel-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starmer-vows-to-crack-down-on-profiteering-from-fuel-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home of family with newborn 'a biohazard' after oil theft as prices spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA["Absolute travesty" for family targeted by thieves, as oil price rises - and reports of price gouging - prompt watchdog to act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/home-of-family-with-newborn-a-biohazard-after-oil-theft-as-prices-spiral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/home-of-family-with-newborn-a-biohazard-after-oil-theft-as-prices-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-high-could-uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-high-could-uk-petrol-and-diesel-prices-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More support as heating oil costs 'double']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural farmers and homeowners are struggling to afford heating oil as prices rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/more-support-as-heating-oil-costs-double/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/more-support-as-heating-oil-costs-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/countries-agree-to-record-release-of-emergency-oil-reserves-as-prices-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/countries-agree-to-record-release-of-emergency-oil-reserves-as-prices-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Concern' as school holiday food vouchers end]]></title><description><![CDATA[A head teacher says he is "really concerned" about a decision to end school holiday food vouchers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/concern-as-school-holiday-food-vouchers-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/concern-as-school-holiday-food-vouchers-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fuel-tax-hike-plan-to-be-kept-under-review-over-iran-says-pm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fuel-tax-hike-plan-to-be-kept-under-review-over-iran-says-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US inflation stable ahead of Iran shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[With energy prices jumping, analysts say the report might be viewed as a "historical artefact".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-inflation-stable-ahead-of-iran-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-inflation-stable-ahead-of-iran-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating oil protection calls after 'shock' price rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 130,000 households in Scotland rely on the fuel to warm their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-protection-calls-after-shock-price-rises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-protection-calls-after-shock-price-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mortgage-rates-rise-and-deals-pulled-over-iran-war-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mortgage-rates-rise-and-deals-pulled-over-iran-war-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market]]></title><description><![CDATA[As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-aldi-style-disruptors-who-could-be-about-to-shake-up-the-vets-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-aldi-style-disruptors-who-could-be-about-to-shake-up-the-vets-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes - and you get a say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wildlife-to-replace-historical-figures-on-banknotes-and-you-get-a-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wildlife-to-replace-historical-figures-on-banknotes-and-you-get-a-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/iran-war-cost-will-be-passed-to-consumers-shipping-giant-boss-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/iran-war-cost-will-be-passed-to-consumers-shipping-giant-boss-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-buys-social-media-network-for-ai-moltbook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-buys-social-media-network-for-ai-moltbook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/icky-and-heartbreaking-the-2-per-hour-worker-behind-the-onlyfans-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/icky-and-heartbreaking-the-2-per-hour-worker-behind-the-onlyfans-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Investing in people': Can China's new push to boost spending revive the economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/investing-in-people-can-chinas-new-push-to-boost-spending-revive-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/investing-in-people-can-chinas-new-push-to-boost-spending-revive-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/google-employee-loses-tribunal-claim-after-sexual-harassment-complaint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/google-employee-loses-tribunal-claim-after-sexual-harassment-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-urged-to-boost-oversight-of-fake-ai-videos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/meta-urged-to-boost-oversight-of-fake-ai-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete']]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-and-gas-prices-fall-after-trump-says-war-is-very-complete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-and-gas-prices-fall-after-trump-says-war-is-very-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways to suspend UK repatriation flights - latest on travel from Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[BA cancels more Middle East flights until 28 March, following Iranian strikes across the region in retaliation to US and Israeli bombardment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/british-airways-to-suspend-uk-repatriation-flights-latest-on-travel-from-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/british-airways-to-suspend-uk-repatriation-flights-latest-on-travel-from-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/calls-grow-for-reeves-to-ditch-fuel-tax-hike-over-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/calls-grow-for-reeves-to-ditch-fuel-tax-hike-over-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Iran war may affect your money and bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-the-iran-war-may-affect-your-money-and-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-the-iran-war-may-affect-your-money-and-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is"price gouging" in the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-heating-oil-costs-have-more-than-doubled-since-iran-war-started/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-heating-oil-costs-have-more-than-doubled-since-iran-war-started/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the price of oil matters more than you might think]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-the-price-of-oil-matters-more-than-you-might-think/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-the-price-of-oil-matters-more-than-you-might-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/volkswagen-to-cut-50000-jobs-as-profits-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/volkswagen-to-cut-50000-jobs-as-profits-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber rolls out women-only option in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uber-rolls-out-women-only-option-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uber-rolls-out-women-only-option-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China exports surge despite Trump tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-exports-surge-despite-trump-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-exports-surge-despite-trump-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-trump-comments-may-have-eased-oil-price-surge-but-havoc-remains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-trump-comments-may-have-eased-oil-price-surge-but-havoc-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gps-jamming-the-invisible-battle-in-the-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gps-jamming-the-invisible-battle-in-the-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/g7-to-take-necessary-measures-to-support-energy-supplies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/g7-to-take-necessary-measures-to-support-energy-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/anthropic-sues-us-government-for-calling-it-a-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/anthropic-sues-us-government-for-calling-it-a-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/six-ways-the-iran-war-could-affect-you-in-charts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/six-ways-the-iran-war-could-affect-you-in-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way']]></title><description><![CDATA[Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spains-migrants-welcome-amnesty-it-will-help-us-in-every-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spains-migrants-welcome-amnesty-it-will-help-us-in-every-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-holiday-meal-money-for-cash-strapped-parents-is-back-on-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-holiday-meal-money-for-cash-strapped-parents-is-back-on-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emirates resumes some Dubai flights &ndash; what's the latest on travel to UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/emirates-resumes-some-dubai-flights-ndash-whats-the-latest-on-travel-to-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/emirates-resumes-some-dubai-flights-ndash-whats-the-latest-on-travel-to-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/theres-an-inflation-wave-coming-what-does-the-iran-war-mean-for-the-uk-economy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/theres-an-inflation-wave-coming-what-does-the-iran-war-mean-for-the-uk-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/most-of-my-pension-has-gone-on-home-heating-oil/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/most-of-my-pension-has-gone-on-home-heating-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-at-two-year-high-after-qatar-warns-all-gulf-production-could-stop-within-days/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-price-at-two-year-high-after-qatar-warns-all-gulf-production-could-stop-within-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mayor-sadiq-khan-invites-embattled-ai-firm-anthropic-to-expand-in-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mayor-sadiq-khan-invites-embattled-ai-firm-anthropic-to-expand-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/flight-paths-squeezed-as-iran-conflict-closes-more-airspace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/flight-paths-squeezed-as-iran-conflict-closes-more-airspace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a &pound;500m takeover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/axel-springer-agrees-to-buy-telegraph-media-group-in-575m-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/axel-springer-agrees-to-buy-telegraph-media-group-in-575m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council considers extending food voucher scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council earmarks &pound;1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/council-considers-extending-food-voucher-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/council-considers-extending-food-voucher-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/surge-in-jet-fuel-prices-could-push-up-air-fares-analysts-warn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/surge-in-jet-fuel-prices-could-push-up-air-fares-analysts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-economy-unexpectedly-sheds-92000-jobs-in-february/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-economy-unexpectedly-sheds-92000-jobs-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/price-of-first-class-stamps-to-rise-to-180/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/price-of-first-class-stamps-to-rise-to-180/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch:  How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-how-war-in-iran-may-affect-food-and-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-how-war-in-iran-may-affect-food-and-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lenders-lift-mortgage-rates-as-iran-war-hits-borrowing-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lenders-lift-mortgage-rates-as-iran-war-hits-borrowing-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-costs-worrying-for-rural-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-costs-worrying-for-rural-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-eases-sanctions-on-russian-oil-sales-to-india-during-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-eases-sanctions-on-russian-oil-sales-to-india-during-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/anthropic-vows-to-sue-pentagon-over-supply-chain-risk-label/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/anthropic-vows-to-sue-pentagon-over-supply-chain-risk-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over risk designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/anthropic-vows-to-sue-pentagon-over-risk-designation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/anthropic-vows-to-sue-pentagon-over-risk-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tfl-hack-in-2024-affected-around-10-million-people-bbc-can-reveal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tfl-hack-in-2024-affected-around-10-million-people-bbc-can-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card-only in the last year, a survey suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/one-in-7-shops-in-uk-has-turned-cashless-in-the-past-year-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/one-in-7-shops-in-uk-has-turned-cashless-in-the-past-year-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/five-ways-the-iran-war-could-affect-you-in-charts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/five-ways-the-iran-war-could-affect-you-in-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can snacks help you sleep?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/can-snacks-help-you-sleep/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/can-snacks-help-you-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/states-sue-trump-administration-over-new-unlawful-global-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/states-sue-trump-administration-over-new-unlawful-global-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-firms-pull-fixed-energy-deals-as-iran-war-pushes-up-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-firms-pull-fixed-energy-deals-as-iran-war-pushes-up-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electricity, water and sewage prices set to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electricity prices on the Isle of Man will rise by 1.5%, while water and sewage goes up by 2.9%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/electricity-water-and-sewage-prices-set-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/electricity-water-and-sewage-prices-set-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/south-east-water-faces-22m-fine-for-supply-failures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/south-east-water-faces-22m-fine-for-supply-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 4m Londoners below income for decent living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis shows that most private renters live with less than what is needed for day-to-day life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nearly-4m-londoners-below-income-for-decent-living/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nearly-4m-londoners-below-income-for-decent-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-sets-lowest-economic-growth-target-since-1991/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-sets-lowest-economic-growth-target-since-1991/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/musk-tells-jury-people-read-too-much-into-his-posts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/musk-tells-jury-people-read-too-much-into-his-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-trade-court-orders-tariff-refunds-in-setback-for-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-trade-court-orders-tariff-refunds-in-setback-for-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has online privacy become"a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-have-more-privacy-controls-yet-less-privacy-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-have-more-privacy-controls-yet-less-privacy-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/higher-tariffs-likely-this-week-says-us-treasury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/higher-tariffs-likely-this-week-says-us-treasury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/stock-markets-and-oil-prices-still-volatile-over-fears-iran-war-may-drag-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/stock-markets-and-oil-prices-still-volatile-over-fears-iran-war-may-drag-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/father-claims-googles-ai-product-fuelled-sons-delusional-spiral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/father-claims-googles-ai-product-fuelled-sons-delusional-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/remote-work-offices-shut-tech-giants-scramble-to-respond-as-iran-war-escalates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/remote-work-offices-shut-tech-giants-scramble-to-respond-as-iran-war-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-uk-interest-rates-still-expected-to-fall-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-uk-interest-rates-still-expected-to-fall-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/brewdog-founder-admits-many-mistakes-as-hundreds-lose-jobs-in-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/brewdog-founder-admits-many-mistakes-as-hundreds-lose-jobs-in-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/use-our-tax-calculator-to-see-how-spring-statement-forecasts-may-affect-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/use-our-tax-calculator-to-see-how-spring-statement-forecasts-may-affect-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary']]></title><description><![CDATA[The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-says-us-navy-will-protect-ships-in-middle-east-if-necessary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-says-us-navy-will-protect-ships-in-middle-east-if-necessary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gas-and-oil-prices-soar-and-shares-tumble-on-fears-conflict-could-escalate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gas-and-oil-prices-soar-and-shares-tumble-on-fears-conflict-could-escalate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-threatens-to-halt-trade-with-spain-over-military-base-access/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-threatens-to-halt-trade-with-spain-over-military-base-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-changes-deal-with-us-military-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/openai-changes-deal-with-us-military-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reeves-says-her-plan-is-working-as-growth-forecast-cut-for-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reeves-says-her-plan-is-working-as-growth-forecast-cut-for-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-new-tax-rises-in-spring-statement-but-dont-be-fooled-tax-bills-are-still-rising/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-new-tax-rises-in-spring-statement-but-dont-be-fooled-tax-bills-are-still-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-spring-statement-forecasts-could-mean-for-your-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-spring-statement-forecasts-could-mean-for-your-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I make between &pound;800 and &pound;2,000 a month on zero-hours contracts. There's no consistency']]></title><description><![CDATA[People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-make-between-pound800-and-pound2000-a-month-on-zero-hours-contracts-theres-no-consistency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-make-between-pound800-and-pound2000-a-month-on-zero-hours-contracts-theres-no-consistency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews]]></title><description><![CDATA[The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wales-richest-man-says-britain-is-uncomfortable-place-for-jews/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wales-richest-man-says-britain-is-uncomfortable-place-for-jews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/know-when-to-fold-them-the-tech-inspired-by-origami/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/know-when-to-fold-them-the-tech-inspired-by-origami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've given up on hospitality. The &pound;15,000 pay isn't worth the stress']]></title><description><![CDATA[People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ive-given-up-on-hospitality-the-pound15000-pay-isnt-worth-the-stress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ive-given-up-on-hospitality-the-pound15000-pay-isnt-worth-the-stress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating oil prices rise by more than £100 amid Middle East conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global oil prices spike after Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to attacks by the US and Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-prices-rise-by-more-than-100-amid-middle-east-conflict/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heating-oil-prices-rise-by-more-than-100-amid-middle-east-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/limited-flights-leave-uae-but-disruption-continues-amid-iran-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/limited-flights-leave-uae-but-disruption-continues-amid-iran-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-and-gas-prices-jump-as-conflict-escalates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/oil-and-gas-prices-jump-as-conflict-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bars-close-and-hundreds-lose-jobs-as-us-firm-buys-brewdog-in-33m-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bars-close-and-hundreds-lose-jobs-as-us-firm-buys-brewdog-in-33m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax reform calculator launched in Guernsey]]></title><description><![CDATA[P&amp;R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tax-reform-calculator-launched-in-guernsey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tax-reform-calculator-launched-in-guernsey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/will-petrol-and-diesel-prices-go-up-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/will-petrol-and-diesel-prices-go-up-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated']]></title><description><![CDATA[The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/deepfake-attack-many-people-could-have-been-cheated/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/deepfake-attack-many-people-could-have-been-cheated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-launches-consultation-asking-for-views-on-under-16s-social-media-ban/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-launches-consultation-asking-for-views-on-under-16s-social-media-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/a-firm-hiring-blind-staff-went-bust-but-its-mission-lives-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/a-firm-hiring-blind-staff-went-bust-but-its-mission-lives-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/could-a-huge-data-centre-revitalise-ayrshire-or-ruin-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/could-a-huge-data-centre-revitalise-ayrshire-or-ruin-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid &pound;282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rescue-centre-sees-rise-in-abandoned-cat-families/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rescue-centre-sees-rise-in-abandoned-cat-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Ha-Joon Chang, &ldquo;a hungry economist&rdquo; explores why economics matters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/edible-economics-by-ha-joon-chang-omnibus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/edible-economics-by-ha-joon-chang-omnibus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-third-man-who-links-andrew-with-jeffrey-epstein/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-third-man-who-links-andrew-with-jeffrey-epstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rent-tops-1000-a-month-in-more-areas-find-out-where/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rent-tops-1000-a-month-in-more-areas-find-out-where/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-the-warner-bros-deal-could-mean-for-streaming-cinemas-and-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-the-warner-bros-deal-could-mean-for-streaming-cinemas-and-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the Ministry of Defense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-orders-government-to-stop-using-anthropic-in-battle-over-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-orders-government-to-stop-using-anthropic-in-battle-over-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/brewdog-expected-to-announce-sale-early-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/brewdog-expected-to-announce-sale-early-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/government-to-give-go-ahead-for-1bn-defence-helicopter-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/government-to-give-go-ahead-for-1bn-defence-helicopter-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/waitrose-to-suspend-mackerel-sales-due-to-overfishing-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/waitrose-to-suspend-mackerel-sales-due-to-overfishing-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April]]></title><description><![CDATA[It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by &pound;80 a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/sse-airtricity-to-reduce-gas-prices-by-8-from-april/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/sse-airtricity-to-reduce-gas-prices-by-8-from-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tyrrells-plans-to-give-vegetable-crisps-the-chop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tyrrells-plans-to-give-vegetable-crisps-the-chop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-you-should-consider-fixing-your-energy-tariff-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-you-should-consider-fixing-your-energy-tariff-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-did-paramount-beat-netflix-to-warner-bros/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-did-paramount-beat-netflix-to-warner-bros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/anthropic-boss-rejects-pentagon-demand-to-drop-ai-safeguards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/anthropic-boss-rejects-pentagon-demand-to-drop-ai-safeguards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-was-on-instagram-all-day-woman-tells-landmark-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-was-on-instagram-all-day-woman-tells-landmark-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dyson-settles-forced-labour-suit-in-landmark-uk-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dyson-settles-forced-labour-suit-in-landmark-uk-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data tool to spot families due financial support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/data-tool-to-spot-families-due-financial-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/data-tool-to-spot-families-due-financial-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community larder helps 117 people in one day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/community-larder-helps-117-people-in-one-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/community-larder-helps-117-people-in-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/paramount-set-for-111bn-warner-bros-takeover-after-netflix-drops-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/paramount-set-for-111bn-warner-bros-takeover-after-netflix-drops-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jack-dorseys-block-cuts-thousands-of-jobs-as-it-embraces-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jack-dorseys-block-cuts-thousands-of-jobs-as-it-embraces-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-you-cant-get-a-signal-at-festivals-and-sports-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-you-cant-get-a-signal-at-festivals-and-sports-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness']]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/burger-king-rolls-out-ai-headsets-that-track-employee-friendliness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/burger-king-rolls-out-ai-headsets-that-track-employee-friendliness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mandelson-referred-to-eu-anti-fraud-agency-over-epstein-emails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mandelson-referred-to-eu-anti-fraud-agency-over-epstein-emails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Is this all bad debt or good debt?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-this-all-bad-debt-or-good-debt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-this-all-bad-debt-or-good-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart to pay $100m over claims it misled drivers over pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/walmart-to-pay-100m-over-claims-it-misled-drivers-over-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/walmart-to-pay-100m-over-claims-it-misled-drivers-over-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education]]></title><description><![CDATA[People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nearly-a-million-16-24-year-olds-not-working-or-in-education/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nearly-a-million-16-24-year-olds-not-working-or-in-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/instagram-to-alert-parents-if-teens-search-for-self-harm-and-suicide-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/instagram-to-alert-parents-if-teens-search-for-self-harm-and-suicide-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/world-economic-forum-boss-quits-after-review-of-epstein-links/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/world-economic-forum-boss-quits-after-review-of-epstein-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/royal-mail-bosses-to-be-called-to-parliament-over-letter-delivery-failures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/royal-mail-bosses-to-be-called-to-parliament-over-letter-delivery-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ocado-to-axe-1000-jobs-in-cost-cutting-drive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ocado-to-axe-1000-jobs-in-cost-cutting-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/canadas-finance-minister-says-us-is-unlikely-to-lift-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/canadas-finance-minister-says-us-is-unlikely-to-lift-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-family-owned-soda-firm-that-still-uses-returnable-glass-bottles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-family-owned-soda-firm-that-still-uses-returnable-glass-bottles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/aldi-shop-staff-to-receive-two-pay-rises-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/aldi-shop-staff-to-receive-two-pay-rises-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record $215bn revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chip-giant-nvidia-defies-ai-concerns-with-record-215bn-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/chip-giant-nvidia-defies-ai-concerns-with-record-215bn-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-asian-firms-are-not-cheering-trump-tariff-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-asian-firms-are-not-cheering-trump-tariff-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-is-the-uk-economy-really-turning-a-corner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-is-the-uk-economy-really-turning-a-corner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MrBeast video editor fined over insider trading]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mrbeast-video-editor-fined-over-insider-trading/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mrbeast-video-editor-fined-over-insider-trading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means]]></title><description><![CDATA[Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/martin-lewis-on-what-the-new-energy-price-cap-means/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/martin-lewis-on-what-the-new-energy-price-cap-means/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-travel-rules-for-uk-visitors-kick-in-how-are-you-affected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-travel-rules-for-uk-visitors-kick-in-how-are-you-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by $600bn, under pressure from Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-says-some-mac-mini-production-will-move-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-says-some-mac-mini-production-will-move-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-threatens-anthropic-with-deadline-in-dispute-on-ai-safeguards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-threatens-anthropic-with-deadline-in-dispute-on-ai-safeguards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/google-apologises-for-baftas-alert-to-see-more-on-racial-slur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/google-apologises-for-baftas-alert-to-see-more-on-racial-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law]]></title><description><![CDATA[New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-school-uniform-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-school-uniform-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-new-tariff-comes-into-effect-at-lower-than-expected-rate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trumps-new-tariff-comes-into-effect-at-lower-than-expected-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-does-the-new-law-on-school-uniforms-mean-in-northern-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-does-the-new-law-on-school-uniforms-mean-in-northern-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit fined &pound;14m for 'concerning' child age check failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reddit-fined-pound14m-for-concerning-child-age-check-failings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reddit-fined-pound14m-for-concerning-child-age-check-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reform-vows-to-overhaul-pension-schemes-for-new-local-government-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reform-vows-to-overhaul-pension-schemes-for-new-local-government-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it 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been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/number-of-workers-on-zero-hours-contracts-hits-record-high-ahead-of-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/number-of-workers-on-zero-hours-contracts-hits-record-high-ahead-of-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building']]></title><description><![CDATA[The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-organization-unveils-plan-for-australias-tallest-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-organization-unveils-plan-for-australias-tallest-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fedex-sues-for-trump-tariff-refund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fedex-sues-for-trump-tariff-refund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/orbital-space-race-heats-up-in-arctic-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/orbital-space-race-heats-up-in-arctic-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-threatens-countries-that-play-games-with-existing-trade-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-threatens-countries-that-play-games-with-existing-trade-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-10-says-nothing-off-the-table-over-new-us-tariffs-as-uk-could-be-among-worst-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-10-says-nothing-off-the-table-over-new-us-tariffs-as-uk-could-be-among-worst-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/company-director-jailed-over-7m-airline-parts-fraud/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/company-director-jailed-over-7m-airline-parts-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/when-is-the-spring-statement-and-what-might-be-in-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/when-is-the-spring-statement-and-what-might-be-in-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/unlicensed-betting-firms-face-sponsorship-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/unlicensed-betting-firms-face-sponsorship-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/netflix-boss-defends-bid-for-warner-bros-as-paramount-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/netflix-boss-defends-bid-for-warner-bros-as-paramount-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofcom's &pound;1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/porn-company-fined-135m-by-ofcom-over-age-check-failings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/porn-company-fined-135m-by-ofcom-over-age-check-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-now-for-asia-after-trumps-tariffs-struck-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/what-now-for-asia-after-trumps-tariffs-struck-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/its-cheaper-to-ship-gluten-free-food-from-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/its-cheaper-to-ship-gluten-free-food-from-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-budget-fast-fashion-is-taking-small-town-india-by-storm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-budget-fast-fashion-is-taking-small-town-india-by-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-you-cut-out-for-living-and-working-in-antarctica/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-you-cut-out-for-living-and-working-in-antarctica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-uncertainties-facing-businesses-and-consumers-after-trumps-tariff-changes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-uncertainties-facing-businesses-and-consumers-after-trumps-tariff-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding approved to reduce cold deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/funding-approved-to-reduce-cold-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/funding-approved-to-reduce-cold-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/it-is-a-catastrophe-the-man-battling-to-stem-rising-youth-unemployment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/it-is-a-catastrophe-the-man-battling-to-stem-rising-youth-unemployment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%]]></title><description><![CDATA[After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-says-he-will-increase-his-new-global-tariffs-to-15/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-says-he-will-increase-his-new-global-tariffs-to-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mps-to-discuss-inquiry-into-trade-envoy-role-after-andrew-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mps-to-discuss-inquiry-into-trade-envoy-role-after-andrew-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rare-breed-horse-centre-cuts-back-amid-cost-woes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rare-breed-horse-centre-cuts-back-amid-cost-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games]]></title><description><![CDATA[As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (&pound;74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-70-becoming-harder-to-justify-the-rise-of-cheaper-blockbuster-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-70-becoming-harder-to-justify-the-rise-of-cheaper-blockbuster-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uncertainty-for-uk-firms-after-us-tariff-ruling-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uncertainty-for-uk-firms-after-us-tariff-ruling-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-agrees-drone-defence-plan-with-four-eu-allies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-agrees-drone-defence-plan-with-four-eu-allies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-tariffs-ripped-up-global-trade-order-what-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-tariffs-ripped-up-global-trade-order-what-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/kfc-nandos-and-others-ditch-chicken-welfare-pledge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/kfc-nandos-and-others-ditch-chicken-welfare-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US economy slows in final months after turbulent year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-economy-slows-in-final-months-after-turbulent-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-economy-slows-in-final-months-after-turbulent-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asos-co-founder-dies-after-thailand-apartment-block-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asos-co-founder-dies-after-thailand-apartment-block-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lobbying-firm-co-founded-by-mandelson-goes-into-administration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lobbying-firm-co-founded-by-mandelson-goes-into-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the retail staff can't help you]]></title><description><![CDATA[This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/when-the-retail-staff-cant-help-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/when-the-retail-staff-cant-help-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-years-sport-supplement-buying-adds-to-january-retail-sales-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/new-years-sport-supplement-buying-adds-to-january-retail-sales-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/higher-tax-helped-uk-government-reach-record-january-surplus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/higher-tax-helped-uk-government-reach-record-january-surplus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing factory workers paid to help at food bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch coffee-making giant Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) will close its plant in Banbury this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/closing-factory-workers-paid-to-help-at-food-bank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/closing-factory-workers-paid-to-help-at-food-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starmer-appeasing-big-tech-firms-says-online-safety-campaigner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starmer-appeasing-big-tech-firms-says-online-safety-campaigner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-and-indonesia-finalise-deal-to-cut-tariffs-to-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-and-indonesia-finalise-deal-to-cut-tariffs-to-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nasa-boss-says-boeing-starliner-failure-one-of-worst-in-its-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/nasa-boss-says-boeing-starliner-failure-one-of-worst-in-its-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/live-nation-sees-strong-ticket-sales-as-monopoly-lawsuit-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/live-nation-sees-strong-ticket-sales-as-monopoly-lawsuit-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest]]></title><description><![CDATA[His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/epstein-eyed-record-label-investment-to-access-women-files-suggest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/epstein-eyed-record-label-investment-to-access-women-files-suggest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do you modernise mango farming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-do-you-modernise-mango-farming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-do-you-modernise-mango-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-chinese-ai-app-sending-hollywood-into-a-panic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-chinese-ai-app-sending-hollywood-into-a-panic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/microsoft-error-sees-confidential-emails-exposed-to-ai-tool-copilot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/microsoft-error-sees-confidential-emails-exposed-to-ai-tool-copilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-trade-deficit-hits-fresh-high-despite-trumps-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-trade-deficit-hits-fresh-high-despite-trumps-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandelson co-founded lobbying firm Global Counsel faces collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from "the Mandelson legacy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mandelson-co-founded-lobbying-firm-global-counsel-faces-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/mandelson-co-founded-lobbying-firm-global-counsel-faces-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson faces collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from "the Mandelson legacy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lobbying-firm-co-founded-by-mandelson-faces-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lobbying-firm-co-founded-by-mandelson-faces-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pubs to open late for home nations  World Cup knockout games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football fans will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pubs-to-open-late-for-home-nations-world-cup-knockout-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pubs-to-open-late-for-home-nations-world-cup-knockout-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis the Menace featured on 50p coin to mark 75 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dennis-the-menace-featured-on-50p-coin-to-mark-75-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/dennis-the-menace-featured-on-50p-coin-to-mark-75-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/etsy-sells-second-hand-fashion-app-depop-to-ebay-for-12bn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/etsy-sells-second-hand-fashion-app-depop-to-ebay-for-12bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warmer-weather-hits-profits-at-british-gas-owner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warmer-weather-hits-profits-at-british-gas-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-theres-no-quick-fix-in-sight-for-the-problem-of-dazzling-headlights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-theres-no-quick-fix-in-sight-for-the-problem-of-dazzling-headlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bill-gates-pulls-out-of-indias-ai-summit-over-epstein-files-controversy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bill-gates-pulls-out-of-indias-ai-summit-over-epstein-files-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're still on edge': Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs hit profits]]></title><description><![CDATA["You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/were-still-on-edge-toy-firms-look-to-us-supreme-court-as-tariffs-hit-profits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/were-still-on-edge-toy-firms-look-to-us-supreme-court-as-tariffs-hit-profits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/zuckerberg-defends-meta-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/zuckerberg-defends-meta-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reeves-fixated-on-dysfunctional-borrowing-rules-says-ifs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reeves-fixated-on-dysfunctional-borrowing-rules-says-ifs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tech-firms-will-have-48-hours-to-remove-abusive-images-under-new-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tech-firms-will-have-48-hours-to-remove-abusive-images-under-new-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables]]></title><description><![CDATA[During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-two-farms-in-senegal-that-supply-many-of-the-uks-vegetables/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-two-farms-in-senegal-that-supply-many-of-the-uks-vegetables/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-adviser-calls-for-fed-economists-to-be-disciplined/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-adviser-calls-for-fed-economists-to-be-disciplined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plan-to-increase-youth-minimum-wage-could-be-delayed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plan-to-increase-youth-minimum-wage-could-be-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence giant BAE hails record sales as workers remain on strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased but staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/defence-giant-bae-hails-record-sales-as-workers-remain-on-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/defence-giant-bae-hails-record-sales-as-workers-remain-on-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Check your payslip' warns nurse who overpaid nearly &pound;3k in tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gemma Belby says she only found she was paying "double tax" after chatting with her colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/check-your-payslip-warns-nurse-who-overpaid-nearly-pound3k-in-tax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/check-your-payslip-warns-nurse-who-overpaid-nearly-pound3k-in-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Jenrick promises to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reform-plans-to-keep-uks-budget-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reform-plans-to-keep-uks-budget-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower fuel prices and airfares help drive inflation down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lower-fuel-prices-and-airfares-help-drive-inflation-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lower-fuel-prices-and-airfares-help-drive-inflation-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lower-food-and-fuel-prices-drive-inflation-down-to-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lower-food-and-fuel-prices-drive-inflation-down-to-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in tax-free pay allowance 'totally positive']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Local Economy Forum welcomes a &pound;2,250 rise in the personal allowance on the Isle of Man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rise-in-tax-free-pay-allowance-totally-positive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rise-in-tax-free-pay-allowance-totally-positive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I invested &pound;12,000 in Brewdog  - I think I've lost it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-invested-pound12000-in-brewdog-i-think-ive-lost-it-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-invested-pound12000-in-brewdog-i-think-ive-lost-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-do-not-trust-them-top-streamers-left-concerned-by-discord-age-checks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-do-not-trust-them-top-streamers-left-concerned-by-discord-age-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/illegal-skin-lightening-cream-being-sold-in-uk-butchers-watchdog-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/illegal-skin-lightening-cream-being-sold-in-uk-butchers-watchdog-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bayer-offers-725bn-to-settle-weedkiller-cancer-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bayer-offers-725bn-to-settle-weedkiller-cancer-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why youth unemployment is rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-youth-unemployment-is-rising/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-youth-unemployment-is-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/shein-under-eu-investigation-over-childlike-sex-dolls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/shein-under-eu-investigation-over-childlike-sex-dolls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work]]></title><description><![CDATA[People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-search-is-soul-destroying-young-jobseekers-on-the-struggle-to-find-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-search-is-soul-destroying-young-jobseekers-on-the-struggle-to-find-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-unemployment-hits-highest-rate-for-nearly-five-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-unemployment-hits-highest-rate-for-nearly-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/calculator-how-will-freeze-on-tax-thresholds-hit-your-take-home-pay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/calculator-how-will-freeze-on-tax-thresholds-hit-your-take-home-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[File on 4 Investigates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/file-on-4-investigates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/file-on-4-investigates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi – but will they make AI any safer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-tech-bros-might-show-more-humility-in-delhi-but-will-they-make-ai-any-safer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-tech-bros-might-show-more-humility-in-delhi-but-will-they-make-ai-any-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reddits-human-content-wins-amid-the-ai-flood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reddits-human-content-wins-amid-the-ai-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/six-of-sarah-fergusons-companies-winding-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/six-of-sarah-fergusons-companies-winding-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Significant' personal tax allowance rise on cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a "significant rise" in personal allowances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/significant-personal-tax-allowance-rise-on-cards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/significant-personal-tax-allowance-rise-on-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/royal-mail-letters-sit-undelivered-for-weeks-as-parcels-prioritised-staff-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/royal-mail-letters-sit-undelivered-for-weeks-as-parcels-prioritised-staff-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spud truck handing out free meals to families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spud-truck-handing-out-free-meals-to-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spud-truck-handing-out-free-meals-to-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-boss-accepts-concern-over-use-of-staff-data-in-pay-talks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-boss-accepts-concern-over-use-of-staff-data-in-pay-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/brewdog-staff-upset-and-concerned-by-sale-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/brewdog-staff-upset-and-concerned-by-sale-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bytedance-to-curb-ai-video-app-after-disney-legal-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bytedance-to-curb-ai-video-app-after-disney-legal-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-eyes-venezuela-visit-but-obstacles-to-his-oil-plan-remain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-eyes-venezuela-visit-but-obstacles-to-his-oil-plan-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools project to understand impact of poverty]]></title><description><![CDATA[A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/schools-project-to-understand-impact-of-poverty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/schools-project-to-understand-impact-of-poverty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never mind cod, it's tilapia and chips please]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/never-mind-cod-its-tilapia-and-chips-please/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/never-mind-cod-its-tilapia-and-chips-please/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swift&rsquo;s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company&rsquo;s contested design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bedding-firm-backs-down-on-swift-home-trademark-after-taylor-swift-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bedding-firm-backs-down-on-swift-home-trademark-after-taylor-swift-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-10-tricks-i-used-to-make-my-rented-room-into-a-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-10-tricks-i-used-to-make-my-rented-room-into-a-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/andrews-time-as-trade-envoy-should-be-investigated-says-vince-cable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/andrews-time-as-trade-envoy-should-be-investigated-says-vince-cable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns trade unions group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gender-pay-gap-wont-close-for-another-30-years-warns-trade-unions-group/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gender-pay-gap-wont-close-for-another-30-years-warns-trade-unions-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/could-manchester-be-a-model-for-the-uk-to-kickstart-growth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/could-manchester-be-a-model-for-the-uk-to-kickstart-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/craft-beer-maker-brewdog-put-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/craft-beer-maker-brewdog-put-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/andrew-facing-claim-he-shared-treasury-document-with-banking-contact/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/andrew-facing-claim-he-shared-treasury-document-with-banking-contact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is dining out dying out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-dining-out-dying-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/is-dining-out-dying-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathrow not crowded but people walk in 'wrong place', says boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive Thomas Woldbye says Europeans and Brits keep "crashing into each other" because they walk on different sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heathrow-not-crowded-but-people-walk-in-wrong-place-says-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/heathrow-not-crowded-but-people-walk-in-wrong-place-says-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amazons-ring-ends-deal-with-surveillance-firm-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amazons-ring-ends-deal-with-surveillance-firm-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/inflation-eases-in-us-as-prices-for-used-cars-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/inflation-eases-in-us-as-prices-for-used-cars-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem&rsquo;s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/head-of-dubai-based-ports-giant-quits-after-epstein-links-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/head-of-dubai-based-ports-giant-quits-after-epstein-links-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you should consider switching bank accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-you-should-consider-switching-bank-accounts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-you-should-consider-switching-bank-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to global icon status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hello-kitty-designer-steps-down-after-46-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hello-kitty-designer-steps-down-after-46-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump revokes key climate ruling which he says has made cars pricier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-revokes-key-climate-ruling-which-he-says-has-made-cars-pricier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-revokes-key-climate-ruling-which-he-says-has-made-cars-pricier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AirAsia accused by artist for allegedly using his work without consent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Penang-based street artist says his work has been "reproduced" as part of a livery on an aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/airasia-accused-by-artist-for-allegedly-using-his-work-without-consent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/airasia-accused-by-artist-for-allegedly-using-his-work-without-consent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-safety-leader-says-world-is-in-peril-and-quits-to-study-poetry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-safety-leader-says-world-is-in-peril-and-quits-to-study-poetry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/taylor-swift-asks-us-government-to-block-swift-home-trademark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/taylor-swift-asks-us-government-to-block-swift-home-trademark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costs from Trump's tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/costs-from-trumps-tariffs-paid-mainly-by-us-firms-and-consumers-ny-fed-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/costs-from-trumps-tariffs-paid-mainly-by-us-firms-and-consumers-ny-fed-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-coding-platforms-flaws-allow-bbc-reporter-to-be-hacked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-coding-platforms-flaws-allow-bbc-reporter-to-be-hacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-us-economy-is-growing-so-where-are-all-the-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-us-economy-is-growing-so-where-are-all-the-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rain-and-politics-driving-up-half-term-holiday-bookings-travel-agents-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rain-and-politics-driving-up-half-term-holiday-bookings-travel-agents-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/get-a-grip-robotics-firms-struggle-to-develop-hands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/get-a-grip-robotics-firms-struggle-to-develop-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-antitrust-chief-resigns-amid-tensions-with-trump-officials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-antitrust-chief-resigns-amid-tensions-with-trump-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ftc-warns-apple-over-alleged-lack-of-conservative-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ftc-warns-apple-over-alleged-lack-of-conservative-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmon exports remain high but Scotch whisky falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish salmon exports increased in tonnage by 9%, while the volume of Scotch whisky exports dropped by 4.3%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/salmon-exports-remain-high-but-scotch-whisky-falls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/salmon-exports-remain-high-but-scotch-whisky-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tesco-plans-to-give-under-18s-clubcard-access-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tesco-plans-to-give-under-18s-clubcard-access-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's &pound;500m takeover of Telegraph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/probe-ordered-into-daily-mail-owners-pound500m-takeover-of-telegraph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/probe-ordered-into-daily-mail-owners-pound500m-takeover-of-telegraph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/thousands-queue-as-beauty-store-arrives-on-island-of-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/thousands-queue-as-beauty-store-arrives-on-island-of-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tens of thousands' affected by law firm collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Solicitors Regulation Authority say an investigation into PM Law's collapse is ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tens-of-thousands-affected-by-law-firm-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tens-of-thousands-affected-by-law-firm-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/who-is-billionaire-sir-jim-ratcliffe-and-how-did-he-make-his-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/who-is-billionaire-sir-jim-ratcliffe-and-how-did-he-make-his-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reeves-says-more-to-do-after-sluggish-gdp-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/reeves-says-more-to-do-after-sluggish-gdp-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/civil-service-pension-backlog-overwhelmed-capita-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/civil-service-pension-backlog-overwhelmed-capita-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-dutch-love-four-day-working-weeks-but-are-they-sustainable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-dutch-love-four-day-working-weeks-but-are-they-sustainable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-banking-group-to-close-another-95-branches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lloyds-banking-group-to-close-another-95-branches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/would-you-pay-750-for-a-pint-of-guinness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/would-you-pay-750-for-a-pint-of-guinness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/disney-advert-banned-for-showing-disturbing-severed-body/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/disney-advert-banned-for-showing-disturbing-severed-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fear-and-alienation-senior-co-op-staff-complain-of-toxic-culture-at-the-top/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/fear-and-alienation-senior-co-op-staff-complain-of-toxic-culture-at-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says it took an extra $900m tariff hit last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US carmaker's tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration's tariff relief program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ford-says-it-took-an-extra-900m-tariff-hit-last-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ford-says-it-took-an-extra-900m-tariff-hit-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-consumer-spending-slowed-in-december-is-it-a-warning-for-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-consumer-spending-slowed-in-december-is-it-a-warning-for-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapped helps Spotify add users despite artists' criticism over fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren't paid enough to put their music on the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wrapped-helps-spotify-add-users-despite-artists-criticism-over-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wrapped-helps-spotify-add-users-despite-artists-criticism-over-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-and-google-agree-to-change-app-stores-after-effective-duopoly-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-and-google-agree-to-change-app-stores-after-effective-duopoly-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk says Hims &amp; Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims &amp; Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wegovy-maker-sues-rival-over-knock-off-weight-loss-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wegovy-maker-sues-rival-over-knock-off-weight-loss-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bp-steps-up-cost-cutting-as-profits-slide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bp-steps-up-cost-cutting-as-profits-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/more-solar-farms-on-the-way-after-record-renewables-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/more-solar-farms-on-the-way-after-record-renewables-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/instagram-and-youtube-owners-built-addiction-machines-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/instagram-and-youtube-owners-built-addiction-machines-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How &pound;50m 'fish disco' could save farmland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-pound50m-fish-disco-could-save-farmland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-pound50m-fish-disco-could-save-farmland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-to-exempt-some-bangladeshi-clothes-from-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-to-exempt-some-bangladeshi-clothes-from-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-food-fraud-persists-even-with-improving-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-food-fraud-persists-even-with-improving-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/japan-has-given-takaichi-a-landslide-win-but-can-she-bring-back-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/japan-has-given-takaichi-a-landslide-win-but-can-she-bring-back-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fixstagnant sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/target-slashes-500-jobs-as-retailer-seeks-to-invest-in-its-stores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/target-slashes-500-jobs-as-retailer-seeks-to-invest-in-its-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/make-up-brand-barry-m-bought-by-rival-warpaint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/make-up-brand-barry-m-bought-by-rival-warpaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/businesses-face-extinction-unless-they-protect-nature-major-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/businesses-face-extinction-unless-they-protect-nature-major-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Partysecured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/japanese-stocks-surge-as-takaichi-secures-historic-election-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/japanese-stocks-surge-as-takaichi-secures-historic-election-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/donation-appeal-as-vulnerable-face-food-bank-delay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/donation-appeal-as-vulnerable-face-food-bank-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-shadowy-world-of-abandoned-oil-tankers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-shadowy-world-of-abandoned-oil-tankers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-tech-firms-embracing-a-72-hour-working-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-tech-firms-embracing-a-72-hour-working-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plane-makers-chase-asias-super-rich-with-luxe-new-private-jets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plane-makers-chase-asias-super-rich-with-luxe-new-private-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apprenticeship-clearing-system-to-be-introduced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apprenticeship-clearing-system-to-be-introduced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/city-volunteers-seek-drivers-for-meal-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/city-volunteers-seek-drivers-for-meal-deliveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Britain became a fried chicken nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-britain-became-a-fried-chicken-nation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 02:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-britain-became-a-fried-chicken-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/voluntary-student-loan-repayments-rise-in-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/voluntary-student-loan-repayments-rise-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/google-staff-call-for-firm-to-cut-ties-with-ice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/google-staff-call-for-firm-to-cut-ties-with-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uber-ordered-to-pay-85m-over-claim-driver-raped-passenger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uber-ordered-to-pay-85m-over-claim-driver-raped-passenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/youtubes-60bn-revenue-revealed-amid-paid-subscriber-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/youtubes-60bn-revenue-revealed-amid-paid-subscriber-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most smart motorways 'not value for money' say reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/most-smart-motorways-not-value-for-money-say-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/most-smart-motorways-not-value-for-money-say-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids can be the harshest critics…]]></title><description><![CDATA[The candidates test their story on a group of kids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/kids-can-be-the-harshest-critics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/kids-can-be-the-harshest-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should you overpay your mortgage or save?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/should-you-overpay-your-mortgage-or-save/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/should-you-overpay-your-mortgage-or-save/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/epstein-emails-so-called-shady-financier-was-andrews-trusted-money-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/epstein-emails-so-called-shady-financier-was-andrews-trusted-money-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/head-of-firm-founded-by-mandelson-to-quit-after-epstein-releases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/head-of-firm-founded-by-mandelson-to-quit-after-epstein-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amazon-shares-fall-as-it-joins-big-tech-ai-spending-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amazon-shares-fall-as-it-joins-big-tech-ai-spending-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&amp;Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/more-baby-formula-products-recalled-over-toxin-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/more-baby-formula-products-recalled-over-toxin-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tiktok-told-to-change-addictive-design-by-eu-or-face-massive-fines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/tiktok-told-to-change-addictive-design-by-eu-or-face-massive-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pandora-to-switch-from-silver-to-platinum-over-price-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pandora-to-switch-from-silver-to-platinum-over-price-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-of-england-chief-shocked-at-mandelson-emails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-of-england-chief-shocked-at-mandelson-emails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump&rsquo;s public support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bitcoin-falls-to-lowest-level-since-trump-took-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bitcoin-falls-to-lowest-level-since-trump-took-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/average-house-price-tops-300000-for-first-time-says-halifax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/average-house-price-tops-300000-for-first-time-says-halifax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-cant-sell-mums-retirement-flat-and-its-costing-me-thousands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-cant-sell-mums-retirement-flat-and-its-costing-me-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can robots ever be graceful?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/can-robots-ever-be-graceful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/can-robots-ever-be-graceful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/canada-unveils-auto-industry-plan-in-latest-pivot-away-from-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/canada-unveils-auto-industry-plan-in-latest-pivot-away-from-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jobs-set-to-be-cut-at-wedgwood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/jobs-set-to-be-cut-at-wedgwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz enters administration for third time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company's headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/quiz-enters-administration-for-third-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/quiz-enters-administration-for-third-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-hints-at-rate-cuts-but-dont-expect-covid-era-mortgage-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/bank-hints-at-rate-cuts-but-dont-expect-covid-era-mortgage-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-20-tonne-reservoir-wall-installed-in-three-day-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-20-tonne-reservoir-wall-installed-in-three-day-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral firm executives face fraud charges in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safe Hands collapsed in 2022, leaving 46,000 customers without the funeral plans they had paid for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/funeral-firm-executives-face-fraud-charges-in-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/funeral-firm-executives-face-fraud-charges-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of England keeps rates unchanged after a close vote but opens the door to cuts later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-interest-rates-held-at-375-but-bank-says-future-cuts-likely/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/uk-interest-rates-held-at-375-but-bank-says-future-cuts-likely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Target is under fire over Minnesota ICE raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are handling the immigration crackdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-target-is-under-fire-over-minnesota-ice-raids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-target-is-under-fire-over-minnesota-ice-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'striking  silence' that convinced police a captain was at fault for the North Sea tanker crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-striking-silence-that-convinced-police-a-captain-was-at-fault-for-the-north-sea-tanker-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-striking-silence-that-convinced-police-a-captain-was-at-fault-for-the-north-sea-tanker-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/silence-and-inaction-how-audio-helped-prove-captain-guilty-of-north-sea-tanker-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/silence-and-inaction-how-audio-helped-prove-captain-guilty-of-north-sea-tanker-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-uk-interest-rates-expected-to-fall-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/are-uk-interest-rates-expected-to-fall-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My bills are lower and I'm warmer in energy efficient home']]></title><description><![CDATA[179,000 households meet the Department for Communities' fuel poverty criteria, spending at least 10% of their income to cover domestic energy bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-bills-are-lower-and-im-warmer-in-energy-efficient-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-bills-are-lower-and-im-warmer-in-energy-efficient-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warning-of-long-airport-queues-under-new-eu-border-control-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warning-of-long-airport-queues-under-new-eu-border-control-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social supermarket aims to provide affordable food]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity's founder says the supermarket also aims to help users get support from other services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/social-supermarket-aims-to-provide-affordable-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/social-supermarket-aims-to-provide-affordable-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Neville returns to the Den]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gary-neville-returns-to-the-den/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gary-neville-returns-to-the-den/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-launches-plan-to-tackle-chinas-critical-minerals-dominance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-launches-plan-to-tackle-chinas-critical-minerals-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US probes Nike over white workers' discrimination claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-probes-nike-over-white-workers-discrimination-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-probes-nike-over-white-workers-discrimination-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the "darkest days" in the history of the storied newspaper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/washington-post-announces-sweeping-layoffs-as-it-scales-back-news-coverage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/washington-post-announces-sweeping-layoffs-as-it-scales-back-news-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clients and staff in dark as law firm shuts doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/clients-and-staff-in-dark-as-law-firm-shuts-doors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/clients-and-staff-in-dark-as-law-firm-shuts-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wegovy maker warns price cuts 'painful' for firm as shares plunge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wegovy-maker-warns-price-cuts-painful-for-firm-as-shares-plunge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/wegovy-maker-warns-price-cuts-painful-for-firm-as-shares-plunge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gold-rebounds-above-5000-after-us-downs-iran-drone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gold-rebounds-above-5000-after-us-downs-iran-drone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pinterest-sacks-engineers-for-tracking-staff-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pinterest-sacks-engineers-for-tracking-staff-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/x-offices-raided-in-france-as-uk-opens-fresh-investigation-into-grok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/x-offices-raided-in-france-as-uk-opens-fresh-investigation-into-grok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/netflix-and-warner-bros-struggle-to-defend-merger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/netflix-and-warner-bros-struggle-to-defend-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-chinese-planemaker-taking-on-boeing-and-airbus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-chinese-planemaker-taking-on-boeing-and-airbus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/disney-names-josh-damaro-as-new-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/disney-names-josh-damaro-as-new-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value]]></title><description><![CDATA[The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of its AI investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/walmart-becomes-first-retailer-to-hit-1tn-market-value/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/walmart-becomes-first-retailer-to-hit-1tn-market-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PepsiCo to cut some US snack prices after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pepsico-to-cut-some-us-snack-prices-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/pepsico-to-cut-some-us-snack-prices-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop watching Netflix and go to the pub, Welsh first minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work" to save struggling pubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/stop-watching-netflix-and-go-to-the-pub-welsh-first-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/stop-watching-netflix-and-go-to-the-pub-welsh-first-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-defect-found-in-switch-of-jet-grounded-by-air-india-regulator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/no-defect-found-in-switch-of-jet-grounded-by-air-india-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company said the two brands reflect the consumer's switch from alcoholic beverages to "adult soft drinks".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/irn-bru-maker-ag-barr-buys-two-rival-brands-in-50m-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/irn-bru-maker-ag-barr-buys-two-rival-brands-in-50m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/one-million-people-miss-hmrc-tax-return-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/one-million-people-miss-hmrc-tax-return-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/eu-has-open-mind-on-uk-customs-union-debate-says-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/eu-has-open-mind-on-uk-customs-union-debate-says-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/musks-spacex-and-xai-merge-to-make-worlds-most-valuable-private-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/musks-spacex-and-xai-merge-to-make-worlds-most-valuable-private-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hope-and-uncertainty-as-india-and-us-strike-long-delayed-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/hope-and-uncertainty-as-india-and-us-strike-long-delayed-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-bans-hidden-car-door-handles-over-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/china-bans-hidden-car-door-handles-over-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spacex-to-take-over-elon-musks-ai-firm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/spacex-to-take-over-elon-musks-ai-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-yachting-industry-searches-for-alternatives-to-teak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-yachting-industry-searches-for-alternatives-to-teak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/door-is-open-to-customs-union-talks-with-uk-eu-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/door-is-open-to-customs-union-talks-with-uk-eu-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gold-and-silver-prices-fall-but-ftse-100-hits-record-high/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/gold-and-silver-prices-fall-but-ftse-100-hits-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/disney-warns-of-hit-from-flagging-foreign-visits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/disney-warns-of-hit-from-flagging-foreign-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warning-for-sellers-amid-rollercoaster-gold-and-silver-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/warning-for-sellers-amid-rollercoaster-gold-and-silver-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/captain-guilty-of-north-sea-tanker-crash-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/captain-guilty-of-north-sea-tanker-crash-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-mandelson-darling-and-the-conversation-i-cant-forget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/faisal-islam-mandelson-darling-and-the-conversation-i-cant-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/drivers-can-compare-fuel-prices-at-different-petrol-stations-how-does-it-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/drivers-can-compare-fuel-prices-at-different-petrol-stations-how-does-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-fantastic-baby-bundles-not-every-mum-will-get/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/the-fantastic-baby-bundles-not-every-mum-will-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's going on with the price of gold?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/whats-going-on-with-the-price-of-gold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/whats-going-on-with-the-price-of-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette']]></title><description><![CDATA[A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-have-to-use-savings-to-afford-to-use-university-laundrette/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/i-have-to-use-savings-to-afford-to-use-university-laundrette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School pantries mean 'food on table' for families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/school-pantries-mean-food-on-table-for-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/school-pantries-mean-food-on-table-for-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starbucks-bets-on-robots-to-brew-a-turnaround-in-customers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starbucks-bets-on-robots-to-brew-a-turnaround-in-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/harry-styles-and-anthony-joshua-among-uks-top-taxpayers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/harry-styles-and-anthony-joshua-among-uks-top-taxpayers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/french-tech-giant-capgemini-to-sell-us-subsidiary-working-for-ice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/french-tech-giant-capgemini-to-sell-us-subsidiary-working-for-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rare-earths-and-data-centres-india-pushes-local-industry-as-global-tensions-rise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/rare-earths-and-data-centres-india-pushes-local-industry-as-global-tensions-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asda-has-lost-its-mojo-and-has-a-big-fight-to-get-it-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/asda-has-lost-its-mojo-and-has-a-big-fight-to-get-it-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-planned-epstein-island-visit-emails-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-planned-epstein-island-visit-emails-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plan-ahead-and-dress-wisely-how-to-minimise-add-on-costs-when-you-fly/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/plan-ahead-and-dress-wisely-how-to-minimise-add-on-costs-when-you-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/phone-lines-stay-open-as-tax-return-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/phone-lines-stay-open-as-tax-return-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/seven-uk-labubu-shops-to-open-after-pms-china-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/seven-uk-labubu-shops-to-open-after-pms-china-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/labubu-to-open-seven-uk-shops-after-pms-china-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/labubu-to-open-seven-uk-shops-after-pms-china-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/will-trumps-pick-to-lead-us-central-bank-get-him-the-change-he-wants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/will-trumps-pick-to-lead-us-central-bank-get-him-the-change-he-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/three-reasons-for-the-record-rise-in-gold-prices-and-one-why-they-are-falling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/three-reasons-for-the-record-rise-in-gold-prices-and-one-why-they-are-falling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-picks-kevin-warsh-to-lead-the-us-federal-reserve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-picks-kevin-warsh-to-lead-the-us-federal-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/retail-price-index-rose-by-28-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/retail-price-index-rose-by-28-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-hope-its-not-the-end-firm-behind-prince-georges-baby-shoes-warns-it-may-close/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/we-hope-its-not-the-end-firm-behind-prince-georges-baby-shoes-warns-it-may-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-guest-dragon-jenna-meek-likes-to-do-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/how-guest-dragon-jenna-meek-likes-to-do-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/millions-to-get-150-off-energy-bills-for-further-five-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/millions-to-get-150-off-energy-bills-for-further-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-says-very-dangerous-for-uk-to-do-business-with-china-as-starmer-lands-in-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-says-very-dangerous-for-uk-to-do-business-with-china-as-starmer-lands-in-shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/healthcare-visas-and-whisky-what-did-uk-and-china-get-from-starmers-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/healthcare-visas-and-whisky-what-did-uk-and-china-get-from-starmers-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-reports-best-ever-iphone-sales-as-mac-dips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/apple-reports-best-ever-iphone-sales-as-mac-dips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-threatens-tariffs-on-canada-planes-and-nations-selling-oil-to-cuba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/trump-threatens-tariffs-on-canada-planes-and-nations-selling-oil-to-cuba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transport secretary says thousands of rail passengers will be using public services from Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/west-midlands-railway-joins-publicly-owned-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/west-midlands-railway-joins-publicly-owned-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. 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of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/visit-the-north-sea-oil-field-used-to-store-greenhouse-gas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/visit-the-north-sea-oil-field-used-to-store-greenhouse-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further]]></title><description><![CDATA[The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-the-us-dollar-hit-a-four-year-low-and-could-fall-further/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-the-us-dollar-hit-a-four-year-low-and-could-fall-further/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning bids for new homes rise 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+0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/relief-for-pubs-and-hotels-as-rates-revaluation-halted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ministers-reject-waspi-calls-for-compensation-after-rethink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ministers-reject-waspi-calls-for-compensation-after-rethink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/boss-of-post-office-it-scandal-firm-fujitsu-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/boss-of-post-office-it-scandal-firm-fujitsu-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/emergency-loans-offered-to-civil-servants-waiting-on-pensions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/emergency-loans-offered-to-civil-servants-waiting-on-pensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanarkshire to become 'one of the world's most advanced AI sites']]></title><description><![CDATA[About 800 AI industry jobs will be created with a further 2,600 roles in the construction sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lanarkshire-to-become-one-of-the-worlds-most-advanced-ai-sites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/lanarkshire-to-become-one-of-the-worlds-most-advanced-ai-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/santander-to-close-44-branches-and-put-291-jobs-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/santander-to-close-44-branches-and-put-291-jobs-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-an-india-court-ruling-on-a-2018-deal-is-rattling-foreign-investors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/why-an-india-court-ruling-on-a-2018-deal-is-rattling-foreign-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Apprentice is back! 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double AI spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/facebook-owner-meta-to-nearly-double-ai-spending/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/facebook-owner-meta-to-nearly-double-ai-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals]]></title><description><![CDATA[How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/you-dont-feel-judged-why-we-buy-more-at-self-service-terminals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/you-dont-feel-judged-why-we-buy-more-at-self-service-terminals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by &pound;33 from April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/water-bills-to-rise-again-use-our-tool-to-find-out-by-how-much/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/water-bills-to-rise-again-use-our-tool-to-find-out-by-how-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/vehicle-production-in-the-uk-falls-to-73-year-low/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/vehicle-production-in-the-uk-falls-to-73-year-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/driverless-taxis-set-to-launch-in-uk-as-soon-as-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/driverless-taxis-set-to-launch-in-uk-as-soon-as-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-fed-holds-interest-rates-and-defends-independence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-fed-holds-interest-rates-and-defends-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starbucks-scraps-250000-cap-on-bosss-use-of-company-jet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/starbucks-scraps-250000-cap-on-bosss-use-of-company-jet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Fed holds interest rates despite White House pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-fed-holds-interest-rates-despite-white-house-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/us-fed-holds-interest-rates-despite-white-house-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/deutsche-bank-offices-raided-in-money-laundering-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/deutsche-bank-offices-raided-in-money-laundering-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi to open 40 new UK locations in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[New locations include Southam in Warwickshire, Hastings in Sussex, and Amersham in Buckinghamshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/aldi-to-open-40-new-uk-locations-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/aldi-to-open-40-new-uk-locations-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amazon-confirms-16000-job-cuts-after-accidental-email/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/amazon-confirms-16000-job-cuts-after-accidental-email/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My dog's treatment cost &pound;1,600 - vet bills are shocking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-dogs-treatment-cost-pound1600-vet-bills-are-shocking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/my-dogs-treatment-cost-pound1600-vet-bills-are-shocking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government offers UK adults free AI training for work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online lessons give advice on things such as how to prompt chatbots or complete admin tasks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/government-offers-uk-adults-free-ai-training-for-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/government-offers-uk-adults-free-ai-training-for-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet warned over 'misleading' &pound;5.99 cabin bag fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than &pound;5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easyjet-warned-over-misleading-pound599-cabin-bag-fee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/easyjet-warned-over-misleading-pound599-cabin-bag-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it moves away from Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parcel delivery giant says it is cutting back on low-profit deliveries for the online retailer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ups-to-cut-30000-jobs-as-it-moves-away-from-amazon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ups-to-cut-30000-jobs-as-it-moves-away-from-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/vulnerable-missing-out-on-benefits-due-to-online-tool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/vulnerable-missing-out-on-benefits-due-to-online-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-boom-will-produce-victors-and-carnage-tech-boss-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/ai-boom-will-produce-victors-and-carnage-tech-boss-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-why-trump-is-hitting-the-road-to-rally-americans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/watch-why-trump-is-hitting-the-road-to-rally-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeleine the boring machine poised for new HS2 tunnel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high speed rail line from Birmingham will be extended from west London to Euston station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/madeleine-the-boring-machine-poised-for-new-hs2-tunnel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/analyst/madeleine-the-boring-machine-poised-for-new-hs2-tunnel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok US pushes back on claims it is censoring content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after the US operation was spun 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