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Why roaming packages have become an anachronism in the age of app-first travel

PARTNER CONTENT: Connectivity at all times, abroad

Cisco open sources tool for detecting AI agents on hacking sprees

Project Quarry aims to provide a 'shared language' for evaluating agent behavior

JOHCM launches emerging markets fund amid renewed investor interest

J O Hambro Capital Management (JOHCM) has launched a UCITS version of its emerging markets strategy, betting investors are increasingly looking beyond US equities in search of long-term growth opportunities.

China's spaceplane bears striking resemblance to America's X-37B

Defense Intelligence Agency space report includes a rare orbital snap of the Chinese craft, and it looks rather familiar

Open Cosmos steps up Europe's space sovereignty game, shows off ConnectedCosmos satellites

El Reg takes a tour of a satellite nursery for customers thinking about de-risking dependence

Defaqto and RSMR launch new rating to tackle ‘chicken-and-egg situation’ for untested funds

Defaqto has launched a new rating to help advisers assess funds and portfolios that have yet to build up an established performance history. The foundation rating will be available to funds and portfolios from launch and throughout their first five years, providing an independent…

Earnings, not valuations, are driving Japan’s latest rally

Strong corporate earnings growth and a surge in analyst upgrades are strengthening the case for further gains in Japanese equities, with Asset Management One International (AMOI) forecasting the Topix could rise to between 4,500 and 4,700.

Schroders backs equities as bond market risks mount

Resilient economic growth and strong corporate earnings continue to support global equities, but rising government bond yields are becoming the key risk for investors, according to Schroders.

Microsoft faces potential vote: Shareholders curious about its plans to tackle emissions

Greenhouse gas output has risen dramatically since the company promised to become carbon-negative by 2030

OBR forecasts £14bn rise in debt interest as fiscal headroom shrinks

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has forecast a £14bn increase in government debt interest payments this year, as the chancellor confirmed a reduction in fiscal headroom from £24bn to £15bn.

Intel gets tax breaks while local authorities lose revenue, claims policy org

Report accuses corp of getting subsidies for its fabs from Oregon and New Mexico that deprive those states of vital funds

123 Reg discloses 'AI cyberattack' on customer data, suspects China nexus

Company chiefs believe the attackers could be the same as those who used ARTEX to breach South Korea’s financial giants

Chancellor set to U-turn on Cash Isa allowance cut in Budget

Chancellor John Healey is set to abandon plans to cut the annual Cash Isa allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 in today’s Budget, according to reports.

Man spends 35 years collecting corporatespeak, turns it into an app

Why waste time thinking of something useful to say when an app can leverage synergies for you?

Neocloud thinks AI agents - not meatbags - will be its main customers

Quake AI is developing APIs to let autonomous agents access its services more efficiently

Prada launches ChatGPT tool to help shoppers discover luxury products

Prada has teamed up with Accenture Song to launch a ChatGPT tool that lets consumers explore, discover products and find store information through conversations with AI.

DPD opens new 63,000 sq ft hub ahead of Christmas peak

DPD has opened a new 63,000 sq ft distribution centre, as it expands its network ahead of an expected record Black Friday and Christmas.

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83% of UK consumers fear rising prices ahead of Budget

More than eight in ten UK shoppers are concerned about rising food prices (83 per cent) and inflation (82 per cent) ahead of today’s Budget, according to a new study.

Coinbase says customer contact data exposed in third-party breach

Crypto exchange Coinbase says a security incident at a third-party vendor exposed some customer contact data but that its own systems were not breached.

Holland & Barrett invests €17.5m in Irish operations

RG Excellence Awards 2026 winner Holland & Barrett is investing €17.5m (£14.65m) in its Irish digital and retail fulfilment operations, over the next three years, as it looks to support growth in the market.

M&S starts recruitment drive for new Lichfield DC

M&S has unveiled the first wave of jobs available at its new fully automated fashion distribution centre in Lichfield, set to open next year. Over 70 vacancies are now available on the M&S Careers website, including management, operational and specialist roles The new 437,000 sq…

Wealthsimple hits C$13.8bn valuation

Canada's Wealthsimple has raised C$425 million at a post-money valuation of C$13.8 billion (about $9.8 billion).

Hunter’s huge boot box activation to take over Covent Garden

Hunter has unveiled a giant boot box pop-up store for November. The store will be located in the East Piazza of Covent Garden, by the Royal Opera House and is open from 9 to 25 November (it will be closed from 5pm on 9 November and 10th November for private events) Visitors to…

NatWest slashes marketing compliance approval times with Adclear agents

NatWest has brought in AI agents from Adclear to overhaul how compliance is embedded across its marketing and communications operations, slashing approval times by 80%.

Zen.com and Mastercard expand Pay By Bank for merchants and consumers across Europe

European fintech Zen.com has enabled Pay by Bank experiences through Mastercard Open Finance, now supporting merchant payment acceptance and digital wallet top ups across nine target markets, Germany, Austria, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Ireland and…

How Market Developments Have Fundamentally Changed Risk Mitigation and Resilience Requirements in FX

In this interview, conducted following Sibos 2026, CLS's Marc Bayle De Jessé discusses how evolving geopolitics and emerging technologies are impacting operational resilience requirements in FX.

Rituals unveils new store in Camberley

Rituals Cosmetics has opened a new store at The Square in Camberley, Surrey.

Charli xcx partners with Vinted to wear second-hand on tour and sell archival pieces

British singer, songwriter Charli xcx has brought pre-loved fashion to the stage throughout her Music, Fashion, Film tour. Working alongside longtime stylist Chris Horan, Charli has incorporated a series of vintage and pre-loved finds sourced directly from Vinted sellers into her…