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Uber makes changes to Super Bowl ad after backlash

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 19:57
The firm has edited its advert that was criticised for making light of food allergies.

Ex-minister: I wish I asked more questions about Post Office

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 16:49
Labour's Pat McFadden admits MPs' concerns about the Horizon scandal were raised when he was a minister.

The Body Shop set to appoint administrators in UK

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 10:41
The retailer is expected to undergo a major restructure, leading to shop closures and job losses.

Fujitsu bosses paid £26m during Horizon contract

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 00:02
Accounts show former execs made millions while sub-postmasters were chased for thousands.

Ex-Fujitsu boss 'shocked' by Post Office's actions

Sat, 10/02/2024 - 00:00
Roger Gilbert says he believed the Post Office was acting "honestly and competently" in prosecutions.

Barclays to end direct financing of new oil and gas fields

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 14:00
The banking giant has been coming under mounting pressure to curb its support for fossil fuels.

Judge approves Woodford investors' compensation

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 13:16
About 300,000 people could receive payouts but campaigners say it is an "appalling outcome".

Ring video doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 13:00
Users have taken to message boards to complain about the increase, which they say is unjustified.

Nationwide's Dominic West advert reported by Santander to watchdog

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 11:56
Santander is understood to have made the complaint, which argues the ad discredits other banks.

Tesco Bank to be bought by Barclays in £700m deal

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 08:10
Some 2,800 Tesco staff will transfer to the bank which is taking over credit cards and savings accounts.

Chocolate: Cocoa price hits record high as El Niño hurts crops

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 03:50
The cost of the key ingredient for making chocolate has roughly doubled since the start of last year.

Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 00:03
Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires.

TikTok and Temu pull cheap heaters after testing revealed fire risk

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 00:01
It comes after consumer group Which? said most of the devices they tested posed a 'serious safety risk' to users.

Amazon staff target Valentine's Day with strike

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 17:48
A walkout of more than 1,000 staff is set to take place at the Coventry site from 13 to 15 February.

Uber Eats' Super Bowl ad criticised for peanut allergy joke

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 15:45
The Super Bowl advert faces a backlash for appearing to make light of a man with a peanut allergy.

Violence against Co-op shop workers rises sharply

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 12:50
Shoplifting by organised criminal groups shifted up a gear in 2023, the supermarket says.

Nestlé axes classic Breakaway bar after 54 years

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 11:37
The former packed lunch favourite will no longer be produced from March following a decline in sales.

Landlord mortgage arrears doubles in a year

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 11:00
More people with buy-to-let loans have fallen behind on payments as interest rates have risen.

Yodel 'exploring options' amid speculation over future

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 10:18
Reports suggest the courier firm, which employs about 10,000 people, could fall into administration.

Disney: Chief executive Bob Iger bets on Fortnite and Taylor Swift

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 02:01
The announcement comes a day after the firm said it will launch a sports streaming service with Fox and Warner.