KFC plans large expansion across UK and Ireland
Popular fast food franchise KFC has announced plans to create 7,000 jobs across the UK and Ireland. It comes as emerging competitors pose a threat to the chain’s dominance. Chicken shop franchise KFC is planning to expand significantly across the UK and Ireland in the next five years, the...
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EU plans extra fee on small parcels often sent from China
The European Union has proposed a new fee on billions of small parcels that are sent directly to people’s homes. This extra two-euro charge would largely affect parcels sent from China on fast-fashion platforms like Shein and Temu. A new tax has been proposed by the European Union that...
Universal Music Group’s ties to abuse scandals in West Africa
West African nonprofits allege that major Universal Music Group stakeholder Vincent Bolloré has built his fortune through abusive practices in the region. They’re urging the label’s artists to do their research before making charitable donations. Universal Music Group (UMG) represents some of the world’s biggest artists today, including Kendrick Lamar,...
Spain to block 65,000 properties on Airbnb in tourism crackdown
Following intense public pressure to regulate the short-term rental market, the Spanish government says it will remove over 65,000 holiday rental listings from Airbnb for breaching regulations. The Spanish government is cracking down on short-term property renting and says it will remove 65,000 holiday listings from Airbnb. It comes amidst growing...
European firms reportedly improving climate action lobbying
New research has found that European companies are increasingly engaging with climate change, with a sharp rise in firms lobbying for climate action since 2019. New research suggests that European companies may be more engaged with climate change policies and action than first thought. Analysts say that the share of companies...
Dutch climate campaigners vow to take Shell to court again
Originally arguing that Shell should reduce its emissions by 45% in line with the Paris climate agreement, Dutch climate non-profit Milieudefensie has vowed to take Shell to court for a second time in quick succession. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, and try again. Abiding by this mantra, Dutch...
UK investigation finds companies greenwashing despite warnings
An investigation by Greenpeace UK’s ‘Unearthed’ journalism unit has found that several companies are still greenwashing despite warnings from the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA). Greenwashing is still ongoing in the UK, an investigation by Greenpeace UK’s journalism unit ‘Unearthed’ has found. According to a report by The Guardian, various companies have continued to publish unfounded claims about the environmental cost of their services or products over the last...
US firm DoorDash to buy UK’s Deliveroo for £2.9 billion
The food giant DoorDash is set to purchase Deliveroo for £2.9 billion. The two companies together will be operating in over 40 countries and serving 50 million customers each month. The UK’s Deliveroo is to be purchased by the US food company DoorDash. The new deal is valued at $2.9 billion USD. The joint customer base of both brands will reach over 50 million customers in over 40 countries, though...
Documentary by BBC Africa Eye triggers national reflection in Kenya
A new round of political debate and public outrage has swept across Kenya in the wake of the release of the explosive BBC Africa Eye documentary ‘Blood Parliament.’ BBC Africa Eye's new documentary 'Blood Parliament' delves into the chilling events of July 2024 amid protests against Kenya’s contested Finance Bill. It has exposed layers of brutality and prompted questions about state accountability, democratic rights, and police violence. The film is a...
This new anti-spiking stir stick might save your life
A discreet new device called Spikeless is fighting drink spiking one cocktail at a time. The greatest invention of 2025 might have arrived, albeit in an unlikely form. It might not be the latest iPhone, but scientists have developed a new device that might just save your life the next time you go out for drinks; a small plastic stick. This isn’t just any plastic stick. Spikeless, a discreet, colour-changing...
