Andrew Bailey blocks Rachel Reeves’s meeting with Revolut amid concerns over political interference

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has blocked Chancellor Rachel Reeves from holding a proposed meeting with financial technology giant Revolut, in a move that underscores growing tensions between the Treasury and Britain’s financial regulators. The meeting, which would have brought together Revolut, the Treasury, and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)—the Bank of England division … Read more

Young consumers reshape payment dispute behaviour, putting pressure on retailers to modernise

Young shoppers are transforming the landscape of payment disputes, according to a new report from Chargebacks911, as mobile-first habits and expectations for instant service reshape how consumers resolve transaction issues. The 2025 Cardholder Dispute Index, based on responses from more than 1,200 consumers in the US and UK, reveals a sharp generational divide in dispute … Read more

Müller acquires Dragon rejected Biotiful Gut Health as it enters functional dairy market

Müller UK & Ireland has acquired kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health, marking a strategic move into the fast-growing functional health yogurt and drinks sector. Founded in 2012 by Natasha Bowes, Biotiful has helped introduce kefir — a fermented milk drink popular in Eastern Europe — to mainstream British consumers, creating a category from scratch and … Read more

Unlocking a New Era of Cross-Border Business

In the boundary-less world of modern business, the desire to move funds across borders faster, cheaper and more securely has never been higher. Outdated financial institutions are no longer well-suited to meet the needs of global markets, weighed down by inefficiencies, fees and lags that can impede the progress of cross-border commerce. Insert stablecoins and … Read more

Eco-Friendly Vaping Habits That Make a Difference

Vaping has emerged as an alternative to smoking. However, little regard is given to its environmental cost. Disposables, too much packaging, and careless disposal all contribute to increased e-waste. With the increase in vaping comes the increase in its responsibility. Sustainable habits minimize the impact on the environment and do not impact the experience. The … Read more

Advanced Qt Features: Going Beyond the Basics

Qt’s solid architecture, easy-to-use APIs, and many tools have made it a popular choice for building multiplatform projects. Qt’s signals, slots, widgets, and QML are well-known by developers. Qt has many advanced capabilities that are underutilized. These capabilities enable rapid user interfaces, high-performance graphics, multithreaded design, and native API integration. These advanced technologies help speed … Read more

Investor James Rothschild: A Family-Capital Blueprint Powering Innovation

At a time when venture capital is increasingly commoditized, James Rothschild stands out not because of his family’s legacy, but because of how he’s reshaping it. As an investor with a family legacy, he is proving that family capital, when deployed with patience and purpose, can drive significant growth in technology sectors that matter. Rothschild’s … Read more