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Heatwave drives office working boom as employees ditch sweaty WFH in favour of air con

Businesses throughout the UK have reported a surge in their employees opting out of working at home, as air-conditioned office and working spaces provide a comfortable alternative while temperatures soar.

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تعرف على السيرة المدهشة لبرنارد أرنو، الرجل الذي تحول من رجل أعمال عادي إلى أغنى رجل في العالم بثروة تتجاوز 200 مليار دولار. اكتشف أسرار نجاحه وتحوله إلى ملك الرفاهية!

From Fashion to Fortune: How Bernard Arnault Built a $200 Billion Luxury Empire and Became the Richest Man in the World

Bernard Arnault's ascent to the top of the wealth hierarchy is not just a tale of luxury; it's a masterclass in strategic innovation and branding. With a staggering net worth exceeding $200 billion, Arnault has transformed the world of luxury goods, making his imprint on the global economy.

Global seminar explores China's poverty reduction experience

The International Seminar on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and Its Relevance to the World was held on Thursday in Yinchuan, northwest China

Traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls steeply after new US-Iran strikes

Traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls steeply after new US-Iran strikesByThomas Copeland and Libby Rogers, BBC VerifyPublished6 minutes agoTraffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen steeply after a series of tit-for-tat strikes by the US and Iran following an attack on three tankers earlier this week.Just 23 tankers and cargo ships crossed the critical Gulf waterway on Wednesday, according to the maritime intelligence firm Kpler, down from 47 from a week beforeThe three ships that were str...

Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass hopes to round up more sales from women

CEO InterviewsLevi’s CEO Michelle Gass hopes to round up more sales from womenLevi Strauss is seeking to evolve beyond jeans and into items like denim skirts and blouses to draw in female shoppers. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleGet a Rare Look Inside Levi’s Denim Research Lab05:41Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 9, 2026, 10:38 AM EDTBy Rob Wile and Savannah SellersFrom the gold miners of the 1840s to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Levi Strauss...

War inside Commonwealth Bank as staff seethe over 'top performers' LinkedIn boasts from lavish awards trip while 800 jobs disappear

War inside Commonwealth Bank as staff seethe over 'top performers' LinkedIn boasts from lavish awards trip while 800 jobs disappearTop performers and families flown to luxury Cairns resort Glowing LinkedIn posts celebrate Diamond Awards weekend Around 800 CommBank jobs disappear this yearCelebration becomes a talking point inside the bank By MADELEINE DAMO - WEALTH AND WORKPLACE REPORTER Published: 15:37, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 15:37, 9 July 2026 e-mail View comments

10 عادات صباحية غيّرت مسار Jeff Bezos وبنت إمبراطورية بـ 200 مليار دولار!

اكتشف كيف ساهمت العادات اليومية لجيف بيزوس في بناء واحدة من أكبر الشركات في العالم. هل تعتقد أن الصباح الباكر هو سر النجاح؟ إليك المفاجآت!

Manchester United insist new stadium ‘not vanity project’ despite prospect of more debt

Plan unveiled for ground 350 metres from Old TraffordWorking cost of stadium previously stated as £2bnManchester United have said their proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium may lead to further debt being loaded on the club but insisted it will be “a sanity, not vanity project”.Plans for United’s new home were unveiled on Thursdayand showed it would be built 350 metres north-west of the current Old Trafford. The club are about £1.3bn in debt and in March 2025 Omar Berrada, United’s chief executi...

Why is food so much more expensive in Britain? From £12 three-course meals in Spain to half-price croissants in France, the overseas holiday bargains that put UK prices to shame

Why is food so much more expensive in Britain? From £12 three-course meals in Spain to half-price croissants in France, the overseas holiday bargains that put UK prices to shameREAD MORE: Is the Costa Geriatrica having a comeback? Why Morecambe - one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns - is booming once moreWant to holiday like a travel expert? Get free access to this subscriber article about the best Greek islands to visit (and the worst ones to avoid) when you sign up HERE to the Escape newslett...

Trump says Democrats replacing Platner is 'very hard for them to do'

President Donald Trump remarked that congressional Democrats would have a hard time replacing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after the embattled candidate suspended his campaign Wednesday."It's very hard for them to do. It's really a question of whether or not you believe the woman. A lot of people say big falsehoods. It's... he's in a bind. He's in a bind. But, should they be able to do it? Well, I guess he's going to lose. I imagine he's going to lose," Trump said while speaking...

Five pressing questions for Reform UK about its finances

Questions swirl about origins of gifts, loans and donations as even party supporters wonder if it can weather the stormUK politics live – latest updatesWhy is Farage quitting as an MP, only to stand again?Scrutiny is mounting on Reform UK’s finances.On Tuesday, amid an investigation by parliamentary standards into an undisclosed £5m gift, Nigel Farage announced he would resign and trigger a byelection in his constituency of Clacton-on-Sea. Continue reading...

From Dorm Room to Dominance: How Mark Zuckerberg Transformed into a $150 Billion Titan

Mark Zuckerberg's journey from a college dropout to one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet is nothing short of remarkable. Discover how strategic moves and a relentless vision propelled him to an astonishing net worth of $150 billion.

Bar rules out jobs for young people whose parents apply for them

Bar rules out jobs for young people whose parents apply for themImage source, HandoutImage caption, Owen Williams said it is becoming more common for parents to apply on behalf of their childrenByKaya BlackBBC News, Reporting fromWarringtonPublished1 hour agoA bar owner has said he is taking a "hard-line stance" on applications put in by parents trying to get jobs for their children. Owen Williams, owner of Tank Bar and Live Lounge in Warrington, said that unless applicants walk in with a CV, or...

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Warren Buffett's #1 Investing Secret: The Millionaire Mindset that Built a $100 Billion Empire

Discover the timeless investing philosophy that turned Warren Buffett into one of the richest men in the world. His #1 rule isn’t what you think—and it could change your financial future forever!

Britain 'faces gas shortages this winter' unless Andy Burnham overrules Ed Miliband to give green light to Jackdaw drilling project

Britain 'faces gas shortages this winter' unless Andy Burnham overrules Ed Miliband to give green light to Jackdaw drilling projectSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 12:39, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 12:41, 9 July 2026 e-mail View comments

'China Shock 2.0'? The real shock is protectionism

Over the past five years, China has fueled roughly 30% of global economic growth annually. Its manufacturing colossus has functioned as an anchor for global supply chains, driving down the cost of clean energy technologies and delivering affordable products worldwide.Yet despite these contributions, a familiar narrative has resurfaced in Europe. Under the label of "China Shock 2.0," some argue that China's rapid advances in electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries and solar photovoltaics (PV)...

Personal shopper and stylist, 44, defrauded clients out of £277,000 that she promised to invest in Gucci handbags, court hears

Personal shopper and stylist, 44, defrauded clients out of £277,000 that she promised to invest in Gucci handbags, court hearsGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ED HOLT Published: 12:33, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 12:33, 9 July 2026 e-mail

Welfare cuts: What's been happening with Pip and universal credit?

Welfare cuts: What's been happening with Pip and universal credit?Image source, Getty ImagesPublished17 March 20251123 CommentsUpdated Just nowA key disability benefit is "not fit for purpose" and requires fundamental change, a review has said.Disability Minister Sir Stephen Timms has been leading a review into Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and his comments came as its interim report was published.The review was commissioned by the government last year after it was forced to water down pl...