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1. Inside the gilded world of the banking elite

   The SpaceX listing will make millions for Goldman Sachs, but the image-conscious firm kept its celebrations quiet. Has the finance world changed? Don’t bank on it, says Chris Blackhurst

2. Sadiq Khan unveils £12 million investment to help small businesses adopt AI

   Fewer than one in six small businesses currently use AI tools, according to City Hall, prompting major investment

3. DLR extension to Thamesmead could drive £15.6 billion in economic growth as consultation opens

   The consultation is open now and will close on July 16

4. Chris Hoy on redefining late-stage cancer: ‘There’s plenty of life left in us’

   Speaking to the Press Association on Friday, Sir Chris Hoy said he was ‘doing fine’.

5. Boy who lost seven litres of blood issues plea for more donors

   Elliott Wills’s life was saved by emergency supplies of O negative blood, but donor numbers have declined in recent years.

6. Revolut offers boosted 5% savings rate to new customers

   Savers need to sign up to an account before August 4 to be eligible.

7. England fans less patriotic than rivals on World Cup win, betting stakes show

   Portugal has the most loyal betters with 57% of domestic slips placed on the team.

8. Coffee dates ‘favoured over romantic dinners’ as daters feel financial pressures

   The average single person spends around £2,270 a year on dating-related activities, VistaPrint said.

9. Stay hydrated and get enough sleep during World Cup, football fans urged

   Experts said a combination of alcohol, late nights, snacking and stress can all take their toll on the body.

10. Shipyard worker strikes will risk further delays to Clyde warships – union

    Staff at BAE Systems shipyards on the upper Clyde have voted to take industrial action.