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I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Chris Marshall Mon, 12 October 2026 at 11:01 pm UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eknoor Singh's successful social media video clips include one of popstar Dua Lipa [Eknoor Singh/Getty Images] Eknoor Singh says he only needs his mobile phone and a decent internet connection to earn more than £120,000 a year. The 22-year-old Londoner is a professional "clipper".
I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Eknoor Singh says he only needs his mobile phone and a decent internet connection to earn more than £120,000 a year. The 22-year-old Londoner is a professional "clipper". He is paid by clients to make short, vertical videos for social media, in the hope of them going viral. "The more views a clip gets, the more money I make," he says.
I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok. Eknoor Singh says he only needs his mobile phone and a decent internet connection to earn more than £120,000 a year. The 22-year-old Londoner is a professional "clipper". He is paid by clients to make short, vertical videos for social media, in the hope of them going viral. "The more views a clip gets, the more money I make," he says.
I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Chris Marshall Mon 12 October 2026 at 11:01 pm UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eknoor Singh's successful social media video clips include one of popstar Dua Lipa [Eknoor Singh/Getty Images] Eknoor Singh says he only needs his mobile phone and a decent internet connection to earn more than £120,000 a year. The 22-year-old Londoner is a professional "clipper".
I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Eknoor Singh says he only needs his mobile phone and a decent internet connection to earn more than £120,000 a year. The 22-year-old Londoner is a professional "clipper". He is paid by clients to make short, vertical videos for social media, in the hope of them going viral. "The more views a clip gets, the more money I make," he says.
I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Eknoor Singh says he only needs his mobile phone and a decent internet connection to earn more than £120,000 a year. The 22-year-old Londoner is a professional "clipper". He is paid by clients to make short, vertical videos for social media, in the hope of them going viral. "The more views a clip gets, the more money I make," he says.
Between a lock and a hard place: Swinney misleads from the front over pensions
Delivered against a backdrop featuring the words ‘Hope Again’, Andy Burnham’s first speech to the Labour Party conference as prime minister was an attempt to articulate a positive vision of Britain’s future, to transcend party politics and avoid mentioning his political opponents by name – except one. “On the day my dad died, the Scottish first minister said I would be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom,” Burnham told delegates.
RIP Orla | EU | Before It's News
It is now fifteen (15) years since we lost Orla and as another year goes by I continue to miss the fact that she didn’t get to have a long life, and enjoy being with Moreno and Saidi (the only two of our cats that she knew). It is because of her that we adopted Oscar, and as he turned 15 this week it is always a bitter/sweet time of year for us. Such a beautiful girl, Dinky reminds me so much of her.
Scotland's drug-death crisis is not a constitutional issue
The latest debate on Scotland’s constitutional future took place yesterday, falling somewhat awkwardly between the publication of figures showing record levels of children living in temporary accommodation and a study which found Scotland has the highest child mortality rate of any UK nation.
Picture of health: Can reform help restore Scotland's NHS?
S,Ps had just returned from their generous summer break when John Swinney announced what he called the most “radical reshaping” of public services since the establishment of the Scottish Parliament. Just over three months on from a Holyrood election where the idea was not floated once – at least not by his party – Swinney took a scalpel to Scotland’s NHS, cutting the number of health boards from 14 to two.
Andy Burnham's constitutional confusion has raised nationalist hopes in the devolved nations
The cause of Irish unification got an unexpected boost recently when Donald Trump said he’d “love to see it” during a trip to Dublin. “It’s gonna happen eventually – might as well happen now,” the US president said, albeit recognising the UK Government was not necessarily on the same page.
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
For Natalie Fratto, putting on her dark green jumper from US microchip giant Nvidia is like wearing the kit from a favourite sports team. On the front of the $178 (£132) woollen garment is a cartoonish image of the tech company's boss Jensen Huang. Fratto doesn't work for Nvidia. Instead, she's a fan of the company. "I have a New Zealand All Blacks rugby jersey, and I think of my Jensen sweater in kind of the same way," says New York-based Fratto, who runs a tech start-up.
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
Chris Marshall - Business reporter Wed, September 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Nvidia's clothing lines quickly sell out, bought by fans of the tech giant [Angela Baldwin] For Natalie Fratto, putting on her dark green jumper from US microchip giant Nvidia is like wearing the kit from a favourite sports team.
Sketch: Not all plain sailing for Stephen Flynn at the transport committee
Stephen Flynn is here to help – if there’s anything you want to know, just ask! The recently appointed Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport is giving evidence before Holyrood’s transport committee for the first time, having given up asking questions on foreign affairs at PMQs so he can answer them on Sunday rail services in Monifieth.
Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
Confined to her hospital bed as she waited for her baby to be induced, Ania Aliev was attempting to finalise a deal to buy a company and put herself in the top job. "I was answering investors and emailing people, and the investors were yelling at me 'you need to focus on having your child right now!'," says Aliev, who was 27-years-old at the time in late 2023.
Anthony Seldon: Keir Starmer was like a surgeon who knew nothing about the patient
For a historian concerned with the office of prime minister, the past decade has been a busy time. Since 2016, the year of the vote to leave the European Union, there have been seven occupants of 10 Downing Street. When you consider there was a total of 20 PMs in the whole of the last century, it gives an idea of the level of political tumult we’ve experienced since Brexit. Anthony Seldon, already a prolific chronicler of Westminster politics, is just about keeping up.
Fringe benefits: Edinburgh’s visitor levy goes some way to addressing the impact of overtourism
As this year’s Fringe draws to a close, we Edinburgh curmudgeons can breathe a sigh of relief knowing we’ve got our city back just as we like it – with only modest levels of overtourism. Judging by the state of the pavements and the death-defying acts of chicken needed to overtake dawdling visitors, this summer’s festivals were as popular as ever.
Home truths: The impact of asylum on Scotland's housing emergency
There were groans across the chamber as Malcolm Offord, Reform’s leader in Scotland, got to his feet and began his question on immigration. It was only his third appearance at First Minister’s Questions, his two previous outings marked by rambling contributions which helped underscore that despite his party’s historic election result, it still has a long way to go to become the polished political operation it strives to be.
Him up North: Andy Burnham shouldn't expect a honeymoon period in Number 10
If Andy Burnham hopes to enjoy a honeymoon period after entering Downing Street, then he would do well to avoid the mistakes of his predecessor. Keir Starmer was swept to victory just over two years ago on a vague message of ‘change’ after 14 years of Tory rule and managed to extinguish any flickering sense of optimism within two months of taking office.
It’s possible to support better security for Nigel Farage and increased scrutiny of his finances
Twenty minutes before she was killed in her own home, Ann Widdecombe gave an interview to a Christian radio station in which she discussed the ongoing scrutiny of Nigel Farage’s finances. A week which ended so horribly with the news of the former MP’s death had begun with the leader of Reform UK announcing his decision to resign his seat and force a by-election in Clacton.
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business. Nurses have been known to greet Moxi, as the robot is called by its maker Diligent Robotics, with a "good morning", a high five or even a hug. Moxi – which shuttles medical supplies around hospitals – might respond by displaying its heart-shaped LED eyes and a beep beep greeting of its own.
Stuart Cosgrove: Douglas Ross' Off the Ball appearance led to unprecedented levels of audience 'feedback'
For more than 30 years Stuart Cosgrove and his co-presenter Tam Cowan have been fixtures not only of the BBC Radio Scotland schedules but of football match day itself. Across three decades which have seen huge changes to the sport and the way it’s covered by the media, their Saturday lunchtime show Off the Ball has endured, proudly describing itself as the “most petty and ill-informed sports programme on radio”.
Viral infection: Foreign states are sowing fear and division on our streets via social media
During his brief time at the centre of the Trump administration, Elon Musk boasted about putting the United States’ international development agency, USAID, “into the woodchipper” as part of his drive for government “efficiencies”.
Without an inquiry, the Murrell scandal will continue to dog John Swinney
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, will this week be sentenced for embezzling more than £400,000 from the party he once ran. Police Scotland’s long-running Operation Branchform, first launched in 2021, culminated in Murrell’s guilty plea at the High Court in Edinburgh late last month.
As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Staff at Softstar Shoes in Oregon have discovered a newfound enthusiasm for eking out resources and growing profits. It started in January when the shoemaker became owned by its 30-strong workforce. Former sole owner and chief executive Tricia Salcido had decided to sell the business to the employees, because at age 56 she is starting to plan for her future retirement.
Is Labour's Energy Independence Bill the beginning of the end for North Sea oil and gas?
Just under a mile in length, Aberdeen’s Union Street cuts through the heart of the city centre on its way eastwards to the harbour and the vessels which support the oil and gas industry. Like other once busy retail thoroughfares, namely Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street, its fortunes have faded in recent years, with roughly a quarter of its shop units currently empty, the opening of a £275m mall just a few streets away in 2009 helping to hasten the decline.
Keir Starmer's days might be numbered but don't expect the PM to go quietly
Situated in England’s north west between Manchester and Liverpool, the constituency of Makerfield has not previously been known for political high drama. Since its formation in 1983 it has been solidly Labour, as safe a seat as you’re likely to find anywhere in the country. But times are changing. When Tony Blair was swept to power in 1997, local MP Ian McCartney, a Scot born to a Labour politician father and trade unionist mother, held the seat with a majority of more than 26,000.
Deleting gender details from its website is not a great start for the new parliament
In the days after Scotland’s new cohort of MSPs was sworn in at Holyrood, the parliament’s website removed the function that allows users to filter their number according to gender. In a country of more than 10,000 homeless children that may seem like a minor issue, but for a legislature which supposedly strives for increased female participation, deleting the very existence of women from the internet feels like a retrograde step.
Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
Some of the world's biggest and most powerful brands are attempting to be more cute and cuddly. Tech giants Microsoft and Apple are among a wave of businesses who have recently introduced new cartoon character mascots, a tactic experts say is often used to make a brand seem more human and friendly, and to build a stronger connection with customers. Apple's character, a blue and white figure with an outsized head, has become unofficially known as Little Finder Guy.
Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly
2 hours ago A million-dollar Nantucket home is being offered for free, but the new owner must be prepared to move it off the property within 180 days. The 1,736-square-foot colonial at 140 Surfside Road on Nantucket, an upscale island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is available through the island’s Demolition …
Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
4 hours ago We've never seen mobile terms and conditions like this before. It's been almost a year since the made-in-America Trump Mobile T1 smartphone for true patriots was announced. It's still not out, but this week, we got some conflicting information about whether or not it will ever come out. Today, Trump …
Scottish politics will remain stuck in a rut until the constitutional question is resolved
Sometimes you just have to sit back and admire a master at work. Launching his party’s election manifesto in Glasgow earlier this month, John Swinney told his audience: “I keep my promises. That is my record.
The loveless election: Why a win for the SNP is not a vote of confidence in the status quo
It was a televised debate that produced one of the standout moments of this Holyrood election campaign. Under attack from Anas Sarwar, Reform’s Malcolm Offord claimed the Scottish Labour leader had previously suggested the two men “work together to remove the SNP”. Standing between them was John Swinney, whose head flipped back and forth like a spectator at Centre Court, his exclamation “Oh! Oh!” already on its way to becoming a social media meme.
Hungary has pulled closer to the EU - the UK should follow suit
While not usually a follower of Hungarian politics, I admit to being one of those in the UK who took a belated interest in the election which saw the removal of Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power. A pioneer of the style of government which came to be known as “illiberal democracy” Orbán was swept aside by a former ally who promised closer ties with the European Union, despite the incumbent maintaining the support of powerful friends such as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
How bad smells affect your health Original
4 April 2026 Chris Marshall Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images) That foul odour wafting your way can do more than make you gag – it could also affect your body and mind. For Elaine Corner, stepping into her garden on a summer's day can be unbearable. She likens it to "walking behind an open bin lorry".
Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide - Institute of Health Equity
Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide The Scottish Parliamentary constituency of Glasgow Southside is routinely described as one of the country’s most diverse.
Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide
The Scottish Parliamentary constituency of Glasgow Southside is routinely described as one of the country’s most diverse. Home to speakers of dozens of different languages, it has been represented by former first minister Nicola Sturgeon since it was created in a 2011 boundary review which saw the disappearance of Glasgow Govan, a constituency which swung from Labour to SNP following the latter’s historic election win in 2007.
The SNP's failure to secure a majority should kill off talk of a second referendum
The SNP’s recent spring conference was a strangely muted affair, a one-day get-together where the keynote speech was scheduled to clash with Scotland’s biggest rugby match for a quarter of a century. No doubt aware he was competing for everyone’s attention, John Swinney went for an eye-catching drop goal, announcing a £500m package of childcare provision should his party win the election, although in the ensuing media scrum there was little detail of how it would be paid for.
Toxic X: Is it time for governments to leave the platform?
When Daisy Dixon posted a photograph of herself online after a gym workout, she could have had no idea what the response would be. Fully clothed, she flexes a bicep in the picture uploaded to the social media platform X where just a day earlier users were given a new feature allowing them to ‘edit’ images using the site’s AI chatbot Grok. Before long, men were asking Grok to put Dixon, a lecturer at Cardiff University, in a bikini or altering the shape of her body. The chatbot happily complied.
Sarwar's big gamble is likely too little, too late
In appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador in late 2024, Keir Starmer set in train a series of events which will ultimately end his premiership.
Information commissioner launches Grok investigation over explicit deepfakes
The UK’s information commissioner has opened a formal investigation into the Grok AI chatbot over its use of personal data to produce sexualised images and video. Last month the UK Government said it would bring in a new law to make it illegal to create non-consensual intimate images. It followed widespread concern over the use of the AI chatbot on Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to alter images of women and children.
Appetite for change: Do we need to regulate ultra-processed foods?
By the time the term ‘ultra-processed food’ had established itself in the lexicon of nutritional science, the products which it seeks to describe had long since become a mainstay of our diets. Beginning in the late 1970s and increasing throughout the 1980s, foodstuffs containing artificial additives and preservatives began to make up an increasing proportion of the calories we consume.
Kilt trip: Why Scotland is preparing to issue bonds
It was during his one and only conference address as SNP leader that Humza Yousaf announced the Scottish Government would begin issuing bonds. Overshadowed by an unlikely council tax freeze, a rabbit in the hat seemingly inserted into the speech at the last minute, the news of this new form of government borrowing gained precious little coverage at the time other than the odd withering editorial drawing comparisons between Scotland and Venezuela.
The rise of Robert Jenrick is a sign Britain may indeed be broken
There was a point during the press conference to announce Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform where Nigel Farage’s soul seemed to leave his body. Ironically it was as his new recruit proclaimed Farage the saviour – the only hope – for “broken Britain”.
Fred MacAulay: Michelle Mone lived a stone's throw away and I was the one throwing them
It’s been an eventful year for Fred MacAulay – after a freak accident involving a motorised golf trolley which almost killed him, he then got diagnosed with prostate cancer. For someone who has spent his career making others laugh, there’s certainly been plenty of dark material to draw on. But MacAulay remains upbeat, preparing to head out on a stand-up tour in the new year.
2025: The year hatred went mainstream
In the new Netflix series Beast in Me, Claire Danes plays a writer struggling with the follow-up to her bestselling memoir. During lunch with her new neighbour, a property mogul who may or may not have murdered his wife, she sets out the premise of her sophomore effort, a chronicle of the unlikely friendship between politically opposite former Supreme Court justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia. “No one wants hope,” sociopathic Nile Jarvis (played by Welsh actor Matthew Rhys) tells her.
A qualified welcome: Are attitudes towards immigration changing?
The Cladhan Hotel lies a short walk from Falkirk town centre, a squat construction overlooked by nearby high-rises. Since 2022 it has housed asylum seekers, young men from Syria, Iran, Eritrea and elsewhere who crossed the Channel on small boats – usually inflatables such as ribs or dinghies – in search of a better life.
We should be grateful for lovers of language - wherever they learn
Among the tributes to playwright Tom Stoppard, who died last month aged 88, was an extraordinary story told by a professor of surgery who experienced what he called a “Damascene conversion” during the opening run of Arcadia in the early 1990s. Michael Baum, a professor emeritus at University College London, went to see the play with his wife while trying to better understand the behaviour of breast cancer.
After nearly two decades in power, the SNP has embraced 'project fear'
MSPs had only just returned from recess at the end of last month when they were plunged into days of lengthy debate on land reform, with at least one sitting lasting long into the night. With a little over six months to go until the next Holyrood election, there is a lot of business for them to get through before voters go to the polls. So much so, in fact, that the February recess period has now been cancelled.
Breaking the news: Despite its obvious faults, we need to protect the BBC
“In normal times you might be forgiven for dismissing [questions about the BBC] as navel gazing by folk like me who can’t resist talking about ourselves,” said Nick Robinson on the Today programme as he monologued about the corporation’s latest existential crisis.
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