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Lilly and Novo Nordisk near White House deal on obesity drug prices, Endpoints News reports
(Reuters) -Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk plan to announce new drug pricing deals with the White House, including for their weight loss medicines, in return for Medicare coverage of their products, Endpoints News reported on Tuesday. Under the deal,...
UK Consumers Increasingly Using AI to Manage Finances : Lloyds Banking Group Study
Over 28 million UK adults are now said to be turning to artificial intelligence to help manage their money – making personal finance the country’s number one use of AI. Lloyds Banking Group’s Consumer Digital Index is the UK’s study of digital and...
World Insights: U.S. gov't shutdown nears record with mounting toll on livelihoods and economy
A notice of closure is seen in front of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)Analysts and media believe the prolonged U.S. federal government shutdown stems from a deadlock between the...
P. Louise founder Paige Williams shares moment she felt 'world fell apart'
Paige Louise Williams has shared her ups and downs(Image: P.Louise) Paige Louise Williams, who started the cosmetics brand P. Louise has been candid with her followers, recently sharing a TikTok carousel detailing the ups and downs of this year....
Tim Cook just turned 65, renewing speculation about his successor as CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook turned 65 on November 1, leading to renewed speculation about when he might step down and who might replace him. Four names have led the rumors to date, although the one most frequently mentioned was ruled out back in the summer...
"Ignore LinkedIn boasts. Success in banking is about quiet achievement"
If you work in banking, and you spend your days calibrating your inadequacy on LinkedIn, then step away. Get Morning Coffee ☕ in your inbox. Sign up here In the world of self-proclaimed LinkedIn wisdom, your feed will be flooded with advice on how...
Refugees who left their homes and became successful business owners – in their own words
Refugee-founded businesses are not only surviving but thriving – creating jobs, community connections and hope in the process. The 2025 Refugee Entrepreneurship Network (REN) Summit at Loughborough University London celebrated the resilience and...
Dotdigital reports increased revenue, profitability
The AIM-traded software company said group revenue rose 6% to £83.9m from £79m a year earlier, or 7% on a constant-currency basis. Adjusted EBITDA grew 10% to £26.8m, ahead of market expectations, while adjusted profit before tax increased 13% to...
Upcoming Webinar: The Gift That Keeps Giving: Customer Experience and Credit
Join credit industry expert Thea Dudley for a dynamic webinar exploring the crucial intersection of customer experience and credit management. Drawing on a successful career spent navigating these dynamics, Thea will share actionable strategies...
Exclusive-Nexperia can't say 'if and when' China unit will send chips, letter to customers shows
By Rachel More BERLIN (Reuters) -Dutch chipmaker Nexperia cannot say when deliveries from its site in Dongguan, China, will resume or guarantee quality of shipments, according to a letter to customers, as it looks into whether China will ease...
Are we getting an f/2 ultra-wide zoom lens? It would be the world's fastest!
Are we getting the world’s fastest f/2 ultra-wide zoom lens? Camera rumors are circulating that Sony is testing an "f/2 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens", likely covering the 16-25mm or 16-28mm focal length range. And if this is happening, it would be a...
Tax cuts, rate cuts, and a consumption boom: SBI dials up credit growth outlook
The state-run bank on Tuesday said it expects FY26 credit growth at 12-14%, higher than the 11-12% it predicted as recently as August. The central bank's recent measures to smooth credit flow alone will raise industry-wide credit growth by 100...
Debenhams' £127.50 beauty advent calendar with 37 products worth £700
As we edge closer to December, it's nearly time to start the festive tradition of opening an advent calendar. While many still enjoy the simple pleasure of a chocolate-filled calendar, beauty advent calendars have become a popular alternative,...
P. Louise CEO shares gutwrenching moment it felt like her 'whole world fell apart'
Paige Louise Williams has shared her ups and downs from 2025 (Image: P.Louise.) Paige Louise Williams, founder of cosmetics company P. Louise, keeps it real with her fans, and she's recently opened up in a TikTok carousel about the highs and lows...
Shein bans sale of all sex dolls around the world following French investigation
Shein said Monday it permanently banned “all seller accounts linked to illegal or non-compliant sex-doll products,” pulled every related listing and image, and will tighten controls globally. The retailer also paused its adult products category...
Urgent recall of four chicken products over salmonella fears
Stock image(Image: Getty Images) The Food Safety Authority of Ireland ( FSAI ) has issued an urgent product recall for four popular chicken items. The FSAI published an alert on their website warning customers not to consume the chicken, amid...
Travel industry growth to outpace global economy, says WTM Global Travel Report
The travel industry is set to grow at a faster pace than the global economy over the next 10 years, according to the World Travel Market Global Travel Report. Released today (4th November) on the first day of WTM London, the report says: “Over the...
I've been playing with the 'world's first' glasses-free 3D handheld PC and my early impressions are that the $1,500 Abxylute 3D One is absolutely huge, annoyingly clunky and a little bit silly
Weary-eyed, desiccated, seen-it-all cynicism is something of an occupational hazard for a hackneyed hardware reviewer such as I. But just occasionally something lands on your desk that's genuinely surprising. And the Abxylute 3D One, a new...
TVS makes a debut at EICMA 2025 with six new products
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) made a debut at the world’s largest two-wheeler exhibition, EICMA 2025, unveiling six new products across internal combustion and electric powertrains, alongside cutting-edge connected technologies, a new range of...
China emerges as global leader in electric mobility, report finds
Chinese electric vehicle battery makers are frantically building lithium-ion battery gigafactories/HANDOUTChina is cementing its status as the global leader in electric mobility, with near-universal satisfaction among domestic users. A report by...