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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40

The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure
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Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure

Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
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Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools
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Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools

Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
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Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise

Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
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Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
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Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81

Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
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Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved

The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views