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One in six UK workers struggling to pay bills as second jobs hit record high

One in six UK workers is now struggling to pay their bills at the end of every month, according to a major new study that lays bare the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis — even as inflation cools and real wages begin to rise.

UK government considers rescue deal for Speciality Steel amid fears of collapse

UK economy shrinks again in May, fuelling fears of faltering recovery

MPs warn UK must not weaken listing rules for Shein amid human rights concerns

PPE Medpro trial ends with defence accusing DHSC of ‘bad claim’ and pandemic scapegoating

Entrepreneur Focus…

Off The Kerb Productions, the talent agency behind a host of the UK’s biggest comedy stars, including Jonathan Ross, Michael McIntyre and Jo Brand, has swung to a loss of £1.8 million for the year ending 30 April 2024, after posting a £5.1 million pre-tax profit in the previous 12 months.

Bonuses force Jonathan Ross’ talent agency into the red despite revenue growth

Talent agency Off The Kerb Productions, which represents Jonathan Ross and Michael McIntyre, posts a £1.8m loss despite turnover rising to £51.7m—bonuses to staff cited as key reason.

Raspberry Pi, the UK-based maker of affordable microcomputers, has reported stronger-than-expected profits in its first financial update since going public on the London Stock Exchange in June.

Raspberry Pi founder sells shares worth £1.8m after lock-up expiry

Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton and CFO Richard Boult sell over £2m in shares following lock-up expiry, triggering a share price dip despite strong IPO gains.

Marketing

More than 1.8 million people streamed, viewed, or downloaded The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is Politics: US in under 24 hours, after both shows released emergency episodes in response to the US bombing of Iran over the weekend.

1.8 million tune in as emergency Iran episodes of The Rest Is Politics in 24 just hours

In business

In a bold move that blurs the lines between global streaming and free-to-air broadcasting, Disney+ and ITV have struck a landmark content-sharing deal that will see some of their flagship shows appear on each other’s UK streaming platforms.

Disney+ and ITV strike landmark content swap deal bringing ‘Love Island’ to Disney+ and ‘The Bear’ to ITVX

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