Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-02-02
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Gold and silver prices plunge after Friday's losses (BBC Business 2026-02-02 08:48:24)
Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens". -
'I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette' (BBC Business 2026-02-02 08:36:56)
A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry. -
Gold and silver plunge deepens after Friday's losses (BBC Business 2026-02-02 07:18:38)
Precious metals hit record highs in late January as investors flocked to the so-called safe haven assets. -
The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get (BBC Business 2026-02-02 06:37:32)
Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas. -
School pantries mean 'food on table' for families (BBC Business 2026-02-02 06:04:47)
Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste. -
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers (BBC Business 2026-02-02 00:11:06)
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.