Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures
Severn Trent Water breached its wastewater obligations but avoided a fine after taking "genuine accountability" to fix the problems, the industry regulator has said.
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Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
Virgin Media has been fined £28m for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling contracts, Ofcom said.
How to find lost bank accounts
Losing track of money is easy to do when moving house or changing jobs. If you think you might have lost touch with your cash, follow these simple steps to track down your lost pension, investments, savings or Premium B…
Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics
Meta is facing a backlash over its new AI tool Muse Image, which can generate pictures using other people's profile pictures without telling them.
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
Weight-loss medications have surged in popularity over the last few years, with more than two million people in the UK now using them.
Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
Virgin Media has been fined £28m for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling contracts, Ofcom said.
The places where it's cheaper to holiday this summer
Family package holidays to destinations like Dubai and Egypt are cheaper this summer than last as tour operators cut prices to tempt people back.
The places where it's cheaper to holiday this summer
Family package holidays to destinations like Dubai and Egypt are cheaper this summer than last as tour operators cut prices to tempt people back.
'You have to say no': Families struggling with holiday food costs
For many families, the summer holidays mean more than just eight weeks away from school. It can also mean a sharp rise in food costs.
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
Weight-loss medications have surged in popularity over the last few years, with more than two million people in the UK now using them.
Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
A major outage at Australia's largest telecommunications company has led to cancelled train services, left thousands of customers without mobile coverage, and sparked an investigation into emergency calls that were not …
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expands across the country's ports.
Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets
Local councils and Airbnb have begun sharing data to identify the illegal subletting of social homes on the short-term rental platform.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
Around 200 John Lewis staff could lose their jobs as the retailer looks to close its in-store money exchange services and dedicated gift wrapping areas.
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
Victims of a 2023 data hack at genetics testing company 23andMe are set to receive a multi-million payout from the firm.
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
A million more homeowners face higher mortgage bills than the Bank of England had previously expected due to the impact of the Iran war.
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
A million more homeowners face higher mortgage bills than the Bank of England had previously expected due to the impact of the Iran war.
Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
Gamblers who spend more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo a financial risk assessment, the industry regulator has announced.
Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase
Budget Energy is the latest energy provider to increase its prices, with a 9.5% hike announced for thousands of customers next month.
Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics says it expects to post a 19-fold jump in its profits, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips.
Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food
When there are 564,000 fans packed in to see the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, it can mean a lot of uneaten food goes to waste.
E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
The cost of damages paid out to people injured in the UK by e-scooters and e-bikes has topped £110m, the BBC has learned.
Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
A breastfeeding boss has been barred from a business course run by online retailer Amazon because it would not let her child on to the site.
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Shimmering on Deb Marino's finger are diamonds set in an eye-catching gold ring.