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Fri, 30 Oct 2026

Crypto giant Binance hit by 'largest hack in history'

The world's biggest crypto exchange said $6.3bn of digital assets had been impacted by the incident.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026

From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream

A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street

Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Rivian third-quarter earnings beat estimates as software revenue, R2 deliveries rise

Rivian also revised its 2026 guidance to mark expected improvements in its vehicle deliveries, pre-tax adjusted earnings and capital expenditures.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Starbucks sales miss expectations, but its U.S. turnaround is gaining steam

Starbucks' U.S. stores topped Wall Street's comparable sales expectations but its international business fell short of estimates.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Norwegian shares surge 13% on earnings beat, guidance raise

Norwegian said the company's bookings had "improved modestly" but remain below its optimal range.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Cruise companies aim to keep fuel costs down. Their strategies for doing so differ

Carnival is cutting fuel use, while Royal Caribbean and Norwegian rely on "hedging" to keep fuel costs down amid conflict in the Middle East.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse

Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

The South West reacts to Budget announcements

Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you

The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Watch: Hundreds queue for city's new Lego store

Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Eli Lilly hikes sales outlook, as CEO says there's room for 'dramatic' obesity market expansion

Eli Lilly reported that sales of obesity drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro surged again in the third quarter.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate

Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules

Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options

Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Restaurant Brands reports mixed results as Burger King's U.S. turnaround shows signs of success

Burger King's U.S. restaurants outperformed, while Popeyes disappointed.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Island Energy: No plans to remove gas standing charge

The provider said any change would need support from the community, the regulator and government.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Minimum wage rise 'a massive blow' says farmer

Tristan Bennett voices his disappointment in the Budget, describing it as "a lot of tinkering".

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Minimum wage increase accepted by minister

A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.


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