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Sony's PlayStation hit by hacker attack About 10 years ago

Hacker group "Lizard Squad" has claimed responsibility for an attack on Sony's online PlayStation store. Visitors to the site were greeted this morning with a message that said "Page Not Found! It's not you. It's the internet's fault".Shortly after midnight, the group took credit for the hack, posting on social...

New fashion retailer rumoured for UK launch About 10 years ago

Christo Wiese, the South African billionaire who is thought to be worth more than £2 billion is planning to launch a new fashion retailer in the UK, targeted at mothers and children. The team he has assembled includes the former boss of Asda, Andy Bond, who it is thought will...

M&S struggles to keep up with online demand About 10 years ago

Customers shopping online at M&S are experiencing delays of up to two weeks, including next-day deliveries taking up to three days. M&S has also temporarily removed its next-day delivery service to stores due to the issues.Customers have been expressing their frustration via social media about the delays as the company’s...

Asia outperforms rest of world in wages growth About 10 years ago

A report from International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that the annual average income in Asia has risen 6% in comparison to a global average growth of 2% in 2013, with China’s wages rising the fastest, up 9%.Despite the rise in wages in Asia it has been reported that "one...

Kids fly tax free on Ryanair for Easter 2015 About 10 years ago

Low budget airline Ryanair confirmed today that it will refund the £13 travel tax for children under 12 who are on flights departing the UK from 1st May 2015 as per the the decision of UK Chancellor George Osborne to abolish children's APD from 1st May next year.However, Ryanair said...

Premier Foods' criticised over 'pay and stay' scheme About 10 years ago

Premier Foods, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, has been criticised for asking for payments from their suppliers in return for the chance to continue working with them.The company, which owns brands including Oxo and Mr Kipling requested an “investment payment”, which demands suppliers across the country to hand...

Vodafone announces internship partnership About 10 years ago

The Vodafone Foundation has announced a partnership deal with the UK’s paid internships website Intern Avenue.The partnership will see an expansion of Intern Avenue matching young people with employers across Europe, effectively connecting thousands of students and graduates with suitable employers.The Vodafone Foundation-Intern Avenue partnership will be announced  at the...

BRC announced business rates review About 10 years ago

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed the news of a full business rates review along with an extension of a 2% cap on rates for next year as set out in the Chancellor’s autumn statement. The announcement also included an extension on small business rates for the next year,...

November traffic for Ryanair rises 22% About 10 years ago

Low budget airline Ryanair has seen its November traffic growth rise 22% to 6.35 million customers.Ryanair have put this increased performance down to its “Always Getting Better” customer programme, due to the airline having a considerable budget advantage over its European competitors.Despite the traffic growth, Ryanair will still strongly rely...

Edinburgh Woollen Mill plans to open 100 stores after profits surge About 10 years ago

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill has unveiled a rise in group pre-tax profits and has revealed plans to open 100 stores.Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which owns more than 1,000 stores including the Peacocks and Jane Norman chains, as well as its eponymous knitwear outlets, opened 34 shops last year and plans to...

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