River Island set to close 33 shops
The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Business River Island set to close 33 shops
Month: June 2025
BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use
It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Business BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use
'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Business 'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
Thames Water nationalisation prep 'stepped up'
The Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government “stand ready for all eventualities”. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Business Thames Water nationalisation prep 'stepped up'
Leeds maternity units downgraded to 'inadequate'
Trust told to take immediate action to improve after unannounced inspections prompted by parent concerns. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Breaking Leeds maternity units downgraded to 'inadequate'
The Papers: 'A good death' and 'Royal AscHot'
The looming vote on the assisted dying bill features prominently on the front pages of Friday’s papers. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Breaking The Papers: 'A good death' and 'Royal AscHot'
How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened
Some receive threatening messages or phone-calls, others say their relatives are visited by authorities back home. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Breaking How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened
Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts. But are they any good?
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Breaking Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts. But are they any good?
Embattled Spanish prime minister Sánchez resists clamour for resignation
A series of corruption scandals in the Spanish PM’s Socialist party makes his position vulnerable. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Breaking Embattled Spanish prime minister Sánchez resists clamour for resignation
Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world
The dolls have almost tripled their maker’s profits – and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Business Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world