Meta and Google found liable in social media addiction trial

Sean FarringtonBusiness presenter and Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter Getty Images The head of global theme park giant Merlin Entertainments says its “biggest competition” is people choosing to stay at home on their phones and other devices. Fiona Eastwood says a day out at one of its UK attractions – which include Legoland, Thorpe Park and…

There might also be a more direct impact on food. “Some elements of crude oil are used in fertiliser, and so there could be a cost implication in terms of food prices,” Benjamin Goodwin, partner at banking advisory firm PRISM Strategic Intelligence told the BBC.

Simon JackBusiness editor and Michael Sheils McNamee Watch: ‘I’m more worried than others about stock market fall’, says JP Morgan boss There is a higher risk of a serious fall in US stocks than is currently being reflected in the market, the head of JP Morgan has told the BBC. Jamie Dimon, who leads America’s…

Renting for an adult is more than twice as expensive in outer London than other UK cities, increasing to three times as expensive in inner London, meaning the income needed to live “with dignity” – defined as being “able to take part in the world around you in a meaningful way” – in London is…