Carphone Warehouse to shut 92 stores amid profits warning
Retailer vows to take action to tackle changing consumer habits in mobile phone market
‘Easy trap to fall into’: why video-game loot boxes need regulation
This money-making addition can ‘exploit and manipulate’ players. But the impact on children is the biggest concern
‘Digital wallet’ of Ant Financial captivates China and beyond
The fintech ‘lifestyle platform’ is reportedly raising funds that would value it at $150bn
Northern rail blocking Twitter complainers ‘adds insult to injury’
Companies ‘should bend over backwards to help passengers’ amid rail chaos, says Which?
Uber to give drivers and couriers sickness and maternity cover
Workers across Europe, including 70,000 in UK, to be offered pay protections under new insurance policy
TSB customers still unable to access accounts four weeks after ‘glitch’
Analysts say the chaos cause by an IT upgrade will cost the bank tens of millions in fines and compensation
Monzo is ‘one of the best’ ethical current accounts
App-based challenger bank comes out on top of rankings by Ethical Consumer, along with Triodos and the Ecology
‘I work online and fit freelancing around my family’
Editor and copywriter Annie Ridout on how she earns a living while looking after her kids
The crypto-future is female: bitcoin innovators push for inclusion
At the world’s largest blockchain conference, female leaders in the industry sought to shake off bitcoin’s boyish image
Employers are monitoring computers, toilet breaks – even emotions. Is your boss watching you?
From microchip implants to wristband trackers and sensors that can detect fatigue and depression, new technology is enabling employers to watch staff in more and more intrusive ways. How worried should we be?
Why the GDPR email deluge, and can I ignore it?
A stringent new law will change how companies handle your data. Here’s what you need to do
Why was getting a new Vax battery such a vexing experience?
What’s the use of six-year guarantee on my vacuum cleaner, if I can’t replace the battery?
Smart ticketing system may finally outwit the ruthless touts
Two British graduates launch solution to rampant counterfeiting and resale profiteering
The Guardian view on a job guarantee: a policy whose time has come
Editorial: Ministers need to adopt measures that secure a basic human right to engage in productive employment
From planking to pizzas: the new rules for a successful meeting
Amazon employees sit in silence – while Tesla boss Elon Musk advocates walking out if you aren’t adding value. But how can you stop wasting your life in pointless meetings? Here’s an expert guide