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Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after Rice Krispies recipe uproar
Breakfast lovers noticed something missing from their bowls, and now Kellogg's has conceded the point: the snap, crackle and pop of Rice Krispies may be quieter than before after a recipe change that replaced whole rice grains with flour.
UK government moves to outlaw new North Sea drilling as Energy Independence Bill reaches Parliament
Quiet quitting could be hitting the economy, here is why
UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
Poundland founder Steve Smith offers to invest as rescue deadline approaches
Ryanair warns of pay freezes and higher fares as fuel costs surge by 2 billion euros
Thousands of Jobs at Virgin Media O2 to Be Cut
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Airbnb New House Rules Divide Hosts and Guests
Airbnb is redrawing the line between a house rule and a checkout chore. From bookings made on or after November 20, hosts will generally no longer be able to ask paying guests to strip beds, wash dishes or take rubbish off site.
Google Value Plunges by 500 Billion Dollars as AI Search Hits Ad Sales
Google parent Alphabet lost just over 500 billion dollars in market value on Thursday 29 October 2026 after telling investors that its AI search summaries were affecting advertising revenue, sending its shares to a six-month low.
Binance Hit by 6.3 Billion Dollar Hack in Largest Crypto Theft on Record
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, says attackers took about 6.3 billion dollars from its wallets on 29 October 2026 in the largest crypto theft on record, while about 3 billion dollars has since been frozen.
Microsoft Profits Soar Days After Announcing Thousands of Layoffs
Microsoft has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profits to more than 36.6 billion dollars, just days after announcing a voluntary buyout offer for about 60,000 employees. Revenue rose 19 per cent to 92.3 billion dollars, driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence demand.
DoorDash to Buy Instacart in 17 Billion Dollar Deal to Expand Customer Options
DoorDash has announced a definitive agreement to buy Instacart for about 17 billion dollars, or 65 dollars per share. The deal would combine DoorDash's delivery network with Instacart's grocery and fulfilment technology, give customers access to tens of thousands more stores, and merge two subscriptions into one.
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
The 2026 Budget offers households a £100 winter energy payment and an end to gas standing charges, while raising tax on savings and property income from April 2027.
