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KFC’s president started washing dishes at 13 but dreamt of being the ‘female Richard Branson’—so she quit jobs that wouldn’t embrace her personality
KFC’s president Catherine Tan-Gillespie started her career on just £1.20/hour—and promotion after promotion led her to the top of the fried chicken chain.
Tinned food, loo roll and power banks: the Brits following advice to stockpile
Government campaign recommends three days’ worth of stores for emergencies, but some are ahead of the gameDried foods, bottled water, medicine stocks and backup power banks: it co…
Can John Healey make a dent in the cost of living crisis in his first budget?
Much of the Burnham project depends on how the budget is received, as promise of ‘breathing space’ is a two-way streetYou be the chancellor: play our budget game to see if you can…
The data scientist who called Trump’s 2024 win now gives Democrats a 78% shot at the Senate
Northwestern’s Thomas Miller finds Democrats leading in 18 of 35 races, and the Trump effect hurting the GOP across the board.
Boss of $1 billion WNBA team Valkyries says she rejects work-life balance because she loves the grind: ‘I’m not apologizing for what brings me joy’
Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith tries to “live in gratitude” and isn’t willing to apologize for loving to work.
‘There’s nothing temporary about a temporary store’: How Spirit Halloween’s CEO took it from 130 stores to 1,550—and swallowed your mall’s Hot Topic
Steven Silverstein built Spirit Halloween into a 1,550-store giant with vacant buildings, returning workers and a show borrowed from Bloomingdale’s.
What essentials to keep, what rubbish to get rid of? Burnham, Badenoch, Farage don’t know either | Robert Hutton
After a fractious week, they probably agree that no one at all needs Liz Truss’s new book, but then the political housekeeping decisions get much harderWhat are you stockpiling? W…
Five key tax talking points before next week’s budget
As the chancellor prepares for 28 October, we unpack the facts and figures – and the implications any changes could mean for youAs John Healey prepares his first budget as chancel…
I sold to Visa for $2 billion. I could be on a beach right now, but I’m risking my own money to solve the problem that held my first company back
Listen to European founders talk over dinner after a few glasses of wine, and you’d think the U.S. is a gung-ho frontier. The reality is different.
Most levelling up projects still unfinished years after funding allocated
Data released under freedom of information laws reveals hundreds of projects unfinished despite Tory promises on regional equality• Can a £5.8bn scheme help revive Grimsby and oth…
More than third of post offices in TG Jones stores to shut by early 2027
Closures within chain formerly under the WH Smith brand raise fears of high streets becoming ‘postal deserts’Towns and even city centres face being left as “postal deserts” after …
Can a £5.8bn scheme help revive Grimsby and other town centres?
Turning boarded-up shops into community spaces is a bigger and more complex task than just adding fundingMost levelling up projects still unfinished years after funding allocated“…
He wants to clean up the city and banish high prices. But who is ‘London’s Batman’?
The caped crusader is paying for hospital parking fines, giving out fuel to drivers – and sponsoring the return of cut-priced Freddo barsIn the harsh light of day, a caped crusade…
John Healey pledges to use budget to harness power of AI to bolster Britain’s security
Chancellor says government to commit hundreds of millions to develop ‘distinctively British’ approach to AIJohn Healey has pledged to use Wednesday’s budget to harness the power o…
‘Comfort in a bowl’: porridge hotter than ever as fibremaxxers get their oats
Humble breakfast staple at heart of trend stirred up by health concerns and hearty spoonfuls of nostalgiaThe clocks may be going back in the UK this weekend, but the biggest sign …
Franklin Templeton adds $150 million in fund shares to XRP Ledger, all in one wallet
Two subscriptions on Thursday nearly quadrupled the fund’s tokens on the network. The receiving wallet shares its authorized signers with the issuer.
How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?
UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer
Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.
Looters hit 3,000 French businesses. Within hours, the haul was trending on Vinted under the riot’s date
“Since this weekend, our teams have taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to the looting,” secondhand marketplace Vinted said.
Wells Fargo and five others object to OKX-ICE tokenized stock listings: Report
As of Friday, 22 companies had filed objections as part of the joint venture’s proposed tokenized stock platform under the SEC’s innovation exemption.
Netanyahu Considering Crypto Plan to Dodge Banking Sanctions on Israel
Days before Israel’s election, Netanyahu said he has asked for a blockchain plan in case banks are hit with sanctions, and told Israelis to prepare for a rainy day after Trump.
Starbucks China tells customers to buy something before they sit down, as it invests $45 million in the store experience
The rule change comes as Starbucks China spends 300 millon yuan on staffing and store upgrades.
Gen Z’s ‘cockroach’ party is challenging Modi over 130 million deleted voter names
With 40% of Indian graduates under 25 unemployed, the Cockroach Janta Party is pressing the Election Commission.