'We are worried some families may not afford 20% school dinner hike'
The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.50 to £3.00.
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Wall Street bankers will get bonus bonanza for second straight year, top consultancy says
Johnson Associate predicted chunkier pay-outs last year after the US economy began to roar back into life after three years of COVID-inspired, debt-laden economic malaise
The future of travel — five technologies set to change the way the world moves
Get ready for flying taxis, floating ferries and the return of supersonic planes.
M&S profits almost wiped out after cyber hack hit sales
Marks & Spencer's online and in-store sales were hit by a cyber attack which it said cost it £101m
Trader who inspired The Big Short bets against AI as tech shares fall
Shares of major tech companies have fallen in the US and Japan over fears about AI bubble
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'
AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.
Nearly all drivers say headlights are too bright
The study, commissioned by the Department for Transport, was completed by Berkshire's TRL.
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.
LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims
Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal, 92, receives final payout
"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC.
Israeli jobseeker receives antisemitic rejection text: ‘I hope you leave’
Brett Dahan, one of the co-owners of The Garden of Eden Nursery in Albert Park, sent an anti-semitic rejection text message to a job applicant.
Mortgages and AI to be added to the curriculum in English schools
Ministers are making the changes for children in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
Criminal network behind UK mini-marts enables migrants to work illegally - BBC investigation
Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.
Gen Z job openings have dwindled since 2022 as AI slams entry-level roles: study
Roles that are seen as pathways for young workers in white-collar jobs are in “substantial” decline, the Stanford report warned.
Elon Musk’s future at Tesla in balance as shareholders consider $1 trillion pay package
Elon Musk’s future at Tesla could be in the balance on Thursday when Tesla shareholders vote on whether to approve his record-shattering $1 trillion pay package.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp blasts ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry for bet against his company: ‘Bats–t crazy!’
“The two companies he’s shorting are the ones making all the money, which is super weird,” Alex Karp told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday.
First, grinning Labubu dolls. Now, a TV show and theme parks
Pop Mart, maker of the wildly popular toys, wants to be China’s Disney
Hedge fund tycoon Cliff Asness rips Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze plan as ‘hydrogen bomb’ for NYC
Speaking exclusively to The Post, the 59-year-old Queens-born money man lashed out at the Uganda-born Muslim lawmaker's policy to ban price hikes for rent-stabilized apartments.
Denny’s shares jump 50% after it agrees to go private in $322M deal
Denny’s board of directors has unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
Children sue Tesla after parents killed in fiery crash over alleged door handle failure
The couple survived the initial impact after the four-door sedan slammed into a tree – but were unable to escape the fire because the doors locked them inside, according to a lawsuit.
Ben Shapiro blasts ‘dishonest’ Tucker Carlson for ‘normalizing Nazism’ by hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes
Ben Shapiro unleashed a blistering tirade against Tucker Carlson, accusing the former Fox News host of “normalizing Nazism” by hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes. “This is not about free speech,” Shapiro said in his lengthy monologue, titled “Tucker Carlson Sabotages
Former shop worker has 'nightmares' over abuse at work
A former retail worker from Dundee backs a campaign asking shoppers to treat staff with respect.
Head of UK's richest family dies aged 85
Gopichand Hinduja helped transform his father's modest textile and trading businesses into a global conglomerate.
Apple to launch budget Mac laptop that will cost well under $1,000: report
The laptop will have an iPhone processor and a lower-end LCD display, with the screen coming in slightly below 13.6 inches, the smallest of any current Mac, Bloomberg reported.
Move to reduce fuel duty increase fails
Policy and Resources proposed to increase fuel duty by 4.3%.
Pizza Hut's parent company explores sale of struggling chain
Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals.
Comedy Central makes Jon Stewart ‘Daily Show’ decision amid frequent Trump criticism
Stewart, who returned to "The Daily Show" last year to host the Monday night edition, came to an agreement with management this past weekend.
Victoria’s Secret investor urges ouster of ‘over-tenured’ board chair with ‘stale perspective’
A private equity firm is calling for longtime Chair Donna James to be fired and asking for a board seat for its founder, Australian billionaire Brett Blundy.
JPMorgan says convicted fraudster Charlie Javice’s $60M legal bills included hotel room upgrades
Bank told Delaware’s Chancery Court on Monday that Javice and her co-defendant, Olivier Amar, treated the bank’s indemnification as a "blank check."
Greg Abbott bizarrely threatens ‘100% tariff’ on New Yorkers fleeing to Texas if Zohran Mamdani wins
"After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC," the Texas governor posted.
Dow slides 250 points as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley CEOs warn of market correction after AI boom
Concerns are mounting that the bullish stock market is due for a downturn, especially if AI stocks have been overvalued.
Manchester Pride performers and suppliers owed £1.3m, report says
Headliner Nelly Furtado - who is owed more than £145,000 - is among 180 people and companies yet to be paid.
