57 h. ago London pedicab regulation moves forward after public backs tackling 'Wild West' rip

A consultation of 7,700 people has given overwhelming support to regulation of the rickshaws in the capital

Events

8 d. ago Gen Z are using a sneaky workplace trick to fool older bosses and keep their jobs amid mass layoffs

The trick is promoted by TikTok and Instagram influencers to nervous Gen Z workers.

Economics

2 w. ago Mystery as influencer is found dead in the back of a car in university parking lot two days after heading to a promotional event

Police in India have launched a murder probe after a controversial influencer was found dead in the back of a car two days after heading to a promotional event. 

Events

2 w. ago Christian influencers under fire from evangelical followers for promoting 'immodest' athleisure line

A Christian podcasting duo are facing criticism from some of their more pious followers for promoting an 'immodest' athleisure line. 

Events

3 w. ago Ministers accused of being ‘asleep at the wheel’ over UK’s soft power around the world

Government’s own advisers warn of funding crisis for BBC World Service, British Council and universitiesAs US retreats, is there a ‘soft power’ opportunity for UK?Ministers have been accused of being “asleep at the wheel” over threats to the UK’s soft power around the world, as some of their own advisers warned a funding crisis is undermining key institutions promoting British influence.Members of the government’s new soft power council, set up by ministers earlier this year, warned the BBC World Service, the British Council and universities – regarded as the bodies at the forefront of the UK’s soft power efforts – all face major financial pressures. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago The TikTok influencers promoting fare dodging on the Tube: Viewers shown 'hacks' to get through barriers without paying after damning report reveals the criminality has become 'normalised'

Young men are filming themselves laughing and joking with each other as they push through the wide-aisle gates at Tube stations in London in videos liked by hundreds of thousands of viewers.

Technology

3 w. ago Regulators tackle influencers promoting ‘rouge’ financial products as legal action begins

Three arrests have already been made in the UK

Politics

3 w. ago Regulators tackle influencers promoting ‘rogue’ financial products as legal action begins

Three arrests have already been made in the UK

Politics

3 w. ago Crackdown on social media influencers promoting finance advice after Love Island stars charged

Social media tips on money are common - but there is a limit to what advice can be handed out without professional licences

Politics

3 w. ago Crackdown launched on ‘rogue financial promotions’ by some influencers

Many finfluencers act legitimately but others tout products or services illegally and without authorisation, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Politics