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Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:23:54 GMT
Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:53:32 GMT
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on vehicles
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:51:53 GMT
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:50:47 GMT
Job site Adzuna said the number of graduate vacancies was the lowest since 2016
Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:48:41 GMT
The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.
Pubs and hotels could see business rates reformed after review
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:41:24 GMT
The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:53 GMT
The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.
Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:11:30 GMT
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:37:16 GMT
Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:25:21 GMT
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
Couples share their biggest money disagreements
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:18:04 GMT
Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:02:23 GMT
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:10:15 GMT
The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
Demand soars for free school uniform, says charity
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:46:48 GMT
Doreen's repurposes old uniforms and gives them to families in Hull and East Yorkshire for free.
More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:01:58 GMT
Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home.
How landscape gardening is being electrified
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:12:38 GMT
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:28:12 GMT
The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:35:47 GMT
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:04:40 GMT
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:54:01 GMT
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:35:47 GMT
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:11:21 GMT
Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.
The Gurkha families fighting for their pensions
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:09:51 GMT
Gurkhas who retired before 1997 receive far less than their British Army counterparts.
Kids food scheme set to grow after 'crazy' support
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:15:20 GMT
The Grumpy Cook in Hastings is set to expand its scheme after receiving £30,000 in donations.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:32:10 GMT
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:08:37 GMT
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:03:52 GMT
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:03:42 GMT
The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:25:44 GMT
A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.
CrossCountry train services resume after outage
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:41:05 GMT
It follows major national rail disruption at the weekend.
Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:57:55 GMT
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
How to get £2,000 to play computer games at university
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:23:55 GMT
Roehampton University offers students a year;y scholarship to play esports alongside their studies.
Business Daily
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
European governments and businesses are taking a tougher line on trade with China
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:49:22 GMT
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute?
Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailment
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:30:40 GMT
More than 400,000 litres of fuel spilled in the area causing an "environmental disaster".
New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:03:42 GMT
The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:03:48 GMT
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:41:08 GMT
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
Coin hidden in 1971 earns finder free pint of beer
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:10:10 GMT
The card, discovered by Ellie Mead in Bicester, promised "one pint best beer if penny returned".
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:02:03 GMT
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:04:17 GMT
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:47:22 GMT
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:17:15 GMT
The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.
Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:20:57 GMT
The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:19 GMT
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
Iran says it is ready for what US calls 'greatest financial offensive ever'
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:50:06 GMT
The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to counter them.
