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Post Office scandal: Met Police investigate 'potential fraud offences'

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 22:51
It comes as 50 new potential victims of the scandal have contacted lawyers after the airing of a related TV drama.

National Insurance calculator: What will I pay and how is tax changing?

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 17:20
National Insurance rates are falling, but other changes mean many people are paying more tax.

Post Office scandal: Dozens more seek legal help after TV drama

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 15:41
Fifty new potential victims of the scandal have contacted lawyers after the airing of a related TV drama.

US jobs hold strong dampening talk of interest rate cuts

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 15:05
The US economy added 216,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%.

Flooding: What are my rights if my home, car or work is affected?

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 13:28
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage.

Electric cars: Sales lose momentum, prompting tax cut calls

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 12:57
The number of electric cars sold reached a record level last year, but their market share fell overall.

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars in China over steering software issues

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 12:46
The issues with assisted driving functions and door-locking systems will be fixed by remote updates.

Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: Chinese shadow bank files for bankruptcy

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 11:15
The troubled firm reportedly told investors in November its liabilities had outstripped its assets.

Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 10:49
Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit.

Telegraph takeover: Gulf bidders promise press freedom

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 05:00
The fund, run by CNN ex-boss Jeff Zucker, has told the BBC it would be a responsible owner of the titles.

Prescription drugs sold online without 'robust' checks

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 00:10
More than 1,600 pills were bought by a BBC reporter who entered false information online without challenge.

Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 00:09
It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group.

Character.ai: Young people turning to AI therapist bots

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 00:01
One of the breakout bots on the platform is AI Psychologist, which receives millions of messages from young users.

McDonald's hit by Israel-Gaza 'misinformation'

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 20:43
It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant.

Carrefour to halt Pepsi sales over price rises

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 16:15
The French supermarket put notices on shelves to inform customers of the decision.

Sainsbury’s increases pay as supermarkets battle for staff

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 15:11
About 120,000 workers at the supermarket will see their wages increase by more than 9% from March.

JD Sports shares plunge 20% after profit warning

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 13:04
The sports retailer says promotions and price discounts hit its revenues in the run-up to Christmas.

Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 11:12
The new keyboard will introduce a Copilot key which accesses AI capabilities on Windows 11.

Average mortgage rate lowest for nearly seven months

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 10:49
Major lenders have started the year with rate cuts and brokers expect more to follow suit.

Next warns of supply delays due to Red Sea shipping attacks

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 07:45
The retailer says delays to its stock are "likely" as a result of disruption to shipping journeys.