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Legal & General plans to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027
Legal & General plans to cut about 1,000 jobs by mid-2027, roughly a tenth of its workforce, as chief executive António Simões seeks to create a leaner organisation. The insurer and pensions firm said the restructuring is the next stage of its transformation and will initially rely on voluntary redundancies in the UK, though compulsory…
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Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window
The summer transfer window saw several clubs secure impressive value signings despite ongoing inflation in football transfers. Notable bargains included Roma’s acquisition of Porto playmaker Mora for €25m, well below his €70m release clause, Hull’s signing of versatile Swedish winger Stroud, and 37-year-old striker Aubameyang joining Dépor on reduced wages. Across Europe’s top leagues, promoted…
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RAF chief warns Russian space attacks could cripple UK satellite navigation
The RAF Chief of the Air Staff has warned that Russian aggression in space threatens to disable the UK’s GPS and SAT-NAV systems, potentially costing billions of pounds in economic damage. Sir Harv Smyth accused Russia of “provocative actions” that represent an “unprecedented threat” to critical satellite infrastructure underpinning the UK’s security and daily life.…
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Airtel Money targets $800m London listing at up to $9bn valuation
Airtel Money, the African mobile payments arm of Airtel Africa, plans to float in London in one of the UK’s largest listings in years. It aims to raise about $800m at a valuation of $8bn-$9bn, potentially giving the struggling London Stock Exchange a significant boost. The company has 53 million monthly active users across 13…
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Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order
Multiple Premier League clubs have escalated their campaign against season-ticket holders this summer, with Manchester United voiding 685 season tickets for secondary market resales, Arsenal suspending nearly 74,000 accounts since 2024, and others implementing stricter attendance requirements and price hikes. This growing hostility reflects a deeper concern among loyal supporters: that club executives now value…
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A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide
American Supercritical has emerged from stealth with $8 million in funding to retrofit the simple-cycle gas turbines used by many US data centres. Its supercritical carbon dioxide technology would capture waste heat and convert it into extra electricity, improving efficiency without increasing emissions or water use, although the underlying gas turbines would continue releasing carbon…
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How to watch Meta unveil its new smart glasses at Connect 2026
Meta is unveiling camera-free smart glasses at Connect 2026, a two-day event on 23–24 September, addressing privacy concerns that have plagued its existing camera-equipped glasses. The new device, reportedly codenamed Luna, represents a significant shift in the company’s approach to wearable technology and AI integration. Luna is equipped with six built-in microphones designed to interact…
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Eight Sleep unveils smaller Pod 6 hub for automated temperature control
Eight Sleep has launched the Pod 6, its latest intelligent sleep system featuring a significantly redesigned cooling hub that is half the size of previous models whilst delivering improved performance. The compact hub can now be hidden beneath most beds and operates 20 per cent faster at making temperature adjustments, making climate-controlled sleep technology considerably…
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Darren Rovell details how bad financial advice cost NBA legend Kobe Bryant an easy $23M payday
Darren Rovell said Kobe Bryant once considered investing $8 million for a 10% stake in KRAVE Beef Jerky, but his financial adviser persuaded him not to proceed. Six months later, Hershey acquired the company for $291 million, which Rovell said cost Bryant an estimated $23 million payday. The episode reportedly reinforced Bryant’s interest in business…
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Adidas’ New Pokémon Drop Is Here — and Already Selling Out
Adidas has launched a Pokémon collection to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary, featuring over 60 themed clothing and footwear items. However, the collection’s popularity has been significantly undermined by scalpers purchasing items in bulk and reselling them at inflated prices, making it difficult for genuine fans to obtain merchandise at retail cost. The collection includes…