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Group aims to save more surplus food from Devon farms

Food in Community wants more farmers, volunteers and partners to help rescue surplus produce and expand doorstep deliveries in Devon and Cornwall.

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A field of courgette plants in Devon stretches into the background. In the foreground are crates filled with freshly picked green courgettes. Farmer Lloyd Stone stands among more stacked crates of harvested produce. He is wearing long shorts and a red short sleeved polo shirt and is looking to his right.

Three lessons from Big Tech’s latest AI spending spree

Big Tech companies are spending heavily on AI, but investors want clearer returns as profits from chatbots remain limited.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stands in a crowd next to amazon Chairman Jeff Bezos and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

Apple warns of future supply constraints for Mac, iPhone and iPad

Apple warned of future supply constraints for Macs, iPhones and iPads, sending shares down more than 7% after hours despite a 16% revenue rise to $109b and a 26% profit increase to $29b.

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Apple's incoming chief executive John Ternus standing next to his predecessor Tim Cook. Both are smiling for cameras at an Apple event and wearing an almost identical blue blazer and white collared shirt.

£580 a month to live in a disused care home: Inside property ship

Katrina Woolley pays £580 a month to live in a former care home as property s become a growing response to high rents.

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Katrina Woolley outside a 1960s style residential block

Thames Water boss says leakage targets are 'not realistic'

Thames Water chief executive Chris Weston says some leakage and pollution targets are not achievable, as the company faces criticism, possible special administration and a lender-backed rescue plan.

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Chris wears a light blue collared shirt and has a mild smile on his face, while standing outside on a sunny day surounded by buildings.

India’s strawberry growers look to build homegrown varieties

India’s strawberry industry is concentrated in Mahabaleshwar, where growers rely on imported varieties and face weather risks. Researchers and larger farms are testing new breeding and hydroponic methods.

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Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover expects fewer than 300 staff to leave under a redeployment and displacement programme, less than a year after a cyber attack halted production for more than a month.

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The exterior of Jaguar Land Rover's Wolverhampton factory.

UK raids claims firms over spam car finance texts

The ICO raided five companies and seized devices in a crackdown on firms linked to spam car finance claim texts, amid a wider probe into nuisance marketing and motor finance mis-selling.

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A collection of mobile phones on a grey carpet.

US economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter

US economic growth slowed to an annual rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, down from 2.1% in the first quarter, as weaker spending, investment and exports offset stronger consumer spending.

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Bank of England holds rates as Iran conflict lifts inflation risk

The Bank of England held rates steady as officials weighed inflation risks from the Iran conflict and higher energy prices.

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People sit by the Bank of England (BoE) in the City of London financial district in June 2026.

Revamp of Dores Inn owned by Scotland’s richest man recommended for approval

Highland Council planners have recommended approval for plans to renovate and extend the Dores Inn on Loch Ness, including a bakery, cafe, shop and improved facilities.

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An illustration showing the historic, white-walled Dores Inn and a proposed extension to the building.

ScotRail apologises as new app launch blocks ticket bookings

ScotRail has apologised after the launch of its new booking app left hundreds unable to book train tickets, with password resets and missing journeys among the reported issues.

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