Companies

Published: 10 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Nvidia and its chief executive, Jensen Huang, are facing a proposed shareholder class-action lawsuit in the United States over allegations that the company failed to disclose information surrounding Huang’s reported relationship with a woman suspected of having links to Chinese intelligence. The legal challenge has intensified an already growing controversy surrounding the world's most valuable artificial intelligence chipmaker,...

Published: 09 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Starbucks is planning to recruit 7,500 new employees across the United Kingdom over the next five years as part of an ambitious expansion programme that will see the coffee chain open approximately 500 additional outlets by 2031. The recruitment drive is expected to create significant employment opportunities, particularly for young people seeking entry-level jobs, while supporting the company's...

Published: 07 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nationwide Building Society has launched a new exclusive savings account offering an attractive fixed interest rate of 5.3%, providing millions of eligible members with an opportunity to secure competitive returns over the next two-and-a-half years. The new product has attracted attention in the UK savings market, particularly as the Bank of England has increased its base interest rate...

Published: 06 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. House prices across the United Kingdom recorded their sharpest monthly decline in more than three years in October, as rising mortgage costs, persistent inflation and growing economic uncertainty continued to weaken demand in the property market. The latest figures indicate that the housing sector is facing renewed pressure, with buyers becoming more cautious and sellers confronting increasingly difficult...

Published: 06 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Marks & Spencer has entered the battle for Britain's most talked-about Christmas advertisement with a playful festive campaign featuring actor James Norton as a muscular, shirtless Santa Claus, setting up a lively contest with long-time advertising rival John Lewis. The new advert, which also stars Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus, combines humour, celebrity appeal and seasonal shopping in...

Published: 05 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The future of British discount retailer Poundland remains uncertain as its American owner, Gordon Brothers, continues discussions with potential buyers following growing concerns over the company's financial position and the threat of administration. Despite ongoing efforts to secure a rescue agreement, the investment firm has acknowledged that the retailer remains vulnerable, placing approximately 12,000 jobs and hundreds of...

Published: 05 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. America’s technology billionaires are facing a potentially difficult new political era after Democrats secured decisive control of Congress in the midterm elections, turning public anger over artificial intelligence, corporate influence and extreme wealth into a major electoral force. The political shift has raised questions about the future relationship between Silicon Valley’s most powerful executives and Washington, particularly after...

Published: 05 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Elon Musk's extraordinary investment of nearly half a billion dollars in the 2026 US midterm elections has ended in a major political setback, after several Republican candidates backed by the billionaire suffered defeats across the country. Despite spending at least $446 million to support Republican campaigns and protect the Trump administration's political influence in Congress, Musk failed to...

Published: 04 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported a significant recovery in profits, recording £355 million in the first half of its financial year after suffering a devastating cyber-attack that disrupted its operations and damaged sales for more than a year. Although the retailer has made considerable progress in restoring its business, the impact of the incident...

Published: 04 November 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The future of Australian department store chain David Jones has been thrown into serious uncertainty after last-minute negotiations between its private equity owner and its largest landlord collapsed, raising the prospect that the 188-year-old retailer will enter administration. The breakdown in discussions has intensified concerns about the survival of one of Australia's best-known retail brands, which has struggled...