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Wed, 08 Jul 2026

'You have to say no': Families struggling with holiday food costs

Susan Lilley, a single mother of two, said the weekly shop has become one of her biggest financial worries.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks

A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services

No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules

23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up

Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits

The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup U.S. rights; package could reach $2 billion

FIFA has alerted media companies that English- and Spanish-language U.S. rights are likely to be sold together for 2030 and 2034, likely driving up the price.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Rivian stock falls 18% as company sells 75 million shares to raise capital

The capital raise occurred during extended hours trading following Rivian shares increasing 8.1% on Monday after increasing 19.2% last week.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Far more real estate agents now report seeing a balanced market, CNBC Housing Market Survey finds

Agents who reported at least one price cut to active listings dropped dramatically from prior surveys.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Stellantis to sell small Fiat Topolino EV for $13,995 in U.S.

While the Topolino resembles a small car such as the Fiat 500, the EV is actually a quadricycle that functions more like a golf cart.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages

Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks

Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase

Budget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums

It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food

A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

People Fixing The World

The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar

The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course

Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring

Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.


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