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Wed, 03 Jun 2026

'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'

Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests

A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes

The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers

The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Ulta shares pop as beauty retailer beats Wall Street expectations and hikes earnings outlook

Ulta Beauty beat on the top and bottom lines for its fiscal first quarter on Tuesday as CEO Kecia Steelman praised the company's strategy.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Victoria's Secret shares spike 40% after big earnings beat, raised sales outlook

Victoria's Secret has been in the midst of a turnaround under CEO Hillary Super, who said the company is winning over young shoppers across all incomes.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor

The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says markets are in 'greed' mode as AI companies seek billions

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon's comments come as investors prepare for what will be one of the busiest periods for equity issuance in years.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak

Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim

Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins

MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Audemars Piguet's watch prices remain stable after controversial Swatch collab

The Royal Pop collection of brightly colored watches on lanyards is part of AP's longer-term strategy of attracting the next generation of collectors.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'

The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps

The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand Li-Ning after Under Armour split

Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail

Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Retail had a 'surprisingly robust' first quarter, but the real test is ahead as tax refunds dry up

The retail industry saw strong first-quarter sales and profits, but high tax refunds and buy now, pay later helped mask underlying consumer weakness.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

McDonald's unveils new global growth strategy to win over diners as competition rises

McDonald's new growth plan comes as inflation and high gas prices mean restaurants are competing for a smaller pool of customers.


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