Starbucks has announced its decision to sell a 60% stake of its business in China as part of a $4 billion agreement with Boyu Capital, an investment firm. Following this deal, Starbucks will retain a 40% stake in its Chinese retail operations and maintain ownership of the Starbucks brand within the country. Entering the Chinese

Stemaide aims to enhance science and technology skills among young people in Africa. Founded in 2022 in Ghana, the organization has created a science kit designed for use in areas that lack internet access. Prince Boateng Asare, the CEO of Stemaide, expressed the company’s commitment to equipping young Africans with the necessary skills for future

A recent survey by Fair4All Finance indicates that individuals are increasingly turning to family and friends for financial assistance rather than utilizing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loans. The survey of over 4,000 adults shows that 26% borrowed money from family and 15% from friends this year, compared to 25% who opted for BNPL loans.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that decisions regarding tax increases may be necessary in the upcoming Budget, scheduled for November 26. Economists widely expect adjustments to tax policies as part of efforts to balance the national budget. Despite previously ruling out any increases to VAT, National Insurance, or income tax in their election manifesto, the

The UK government plans to make online pornography depicting strangulation or suffocation illegal as part of a broader initiative to address violence against women and girls. This decision follows a review indicating that such depictions are prevalent on mainstream pornographic websites and have contributed to the normalization of choking among young viewers. Under proposed amendments