Dharshini David: Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it?
The chancellor's pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth.
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BofA boss Brian Moynihan forced by board, restless shareholders to hold first investor day in 14 years: sources
The board is fielding shareholder demands for a clear plan to boost the bank’s stock price – and a strategy to compete against its archrival, Jamie Dimon's JPMorgan Chase.
Alan Bates reaches settlement over Post Office scandal
Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office.
Primark's UK sales fall as owner explores spinning off fashion retailer
ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases
P&R to oppose most budget amendments
The proposed changes include a spending freeze and a reduction to the hike in fuel duty.
Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm says.
The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
More people using family help than Buy Now Pay Later loans
But some people said borrowing from their nearest and dearest had affected those relationships.
Starbucks to sell majority stake in China business
The coffee giant entered China more than a quarter of a century ago but has faced tough competition in recent years.
Budget will be 'fair' says Reeves as tax rises expected
The chancellor is rolling the pitch for a difficult Budget as economists predict tax rises on 26 November.
Skimpy uniforms are out, modesty is in as Hooters founders take back control of chain
Neil Kiefer, the 73-year-old lawyer now running the brand, said: “I don’t think you’re going to see a bunch of butt cheeks hanging out.”
Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says
Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill.
Frozen burrito inventor Duane Roberts dead at 88
His wife, Kelly Roberts, said he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday while surrounded by family.
Vanity Fair chief Mark Guiducci instructed staff to go easy on ex-Prince Andrew’s daughters due to his friendship with them: report
Mark Guiducci was chosen to succeed Radhika Jones as editor-in-chief of the glossy Condé Nast-owned publication.
OpenAI strikes 7-year, $38B cloud computing deal with Amazon Web Services
OpenAI has come to terms on a massive 7-year, $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services to secure cloud computing capabilities needed to power its suite of advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT and Sora. The deal which was announced on Monday gives OpenAI access to hundreds of
Will AI make dating apps better—or even worse?
Tinder, Hinge and Bumble are betting big on the technology
Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise
The technology secretary says O2's higher-than-expected price increase is "disappointing" given the cost of living.
Google curbs access to Gemma AI tech that falsely accused Sen. Marsha Blackburn of sexual misconduct
Google has pulled its Gemma AI model offline after Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) revealed that it had fabricated claims that she once faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon
The seven-year agreement will see OpenAI gain access to Nvidia graphics processors to train its artificial intelligence models.
Rail security to be reviewed after train stabbings
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says there could be more facial recognition CCTV after a mass stabbing on a train.
Huge tax cuts not currently realistic, Farage says
The Reform UK leader rows back on his party's previous promise to deliver £90bn of tax cuts.
Wikipedia co-founder blocks editing of ‘Gaza genocide’ page over ‘egregious’ anti-Israel claims
“At present, the lede and the overall presentation state...that Israel is committing genocide, although that claim is highly contested," Wales wrote.
Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol-maker for more than $40bn
The deal will unite two giants in the over-the-counter health business, bringing together brands like Kleenex and Benadryl.
Kimberly-Clark buys Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal for $48.7 billion
Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company.
High-end grocery chain joins lease in 40K-square-foot Gowanus expansion
Retail news out of Gowanus is scarce, but in something of a breakthrough, 40,000 square feet have been leased at Brodsky’s and Avery Hall’s 499 President. The new tenants are Union Market, Corto, and Spear Physical Therapy, joining Paulie Gee’s and Royal Palms Shuffleboard. 499
‘60 Minutes’ edits out Trump’s bragging about $16M settlement from CBS: ‘Paid me a lotta money’
The comment did not make it into the final cut of the CBS broadcast -- thought it was included in the extended "Overtime" version on YouTube.
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