Unions, celebrities and river activists are calling on the new UK government to halt attempts by the water industry to hike bills for customers in England and Wales by 91%, and to immediately launch a major review of water ownership. Author Michael Rosen and comedians Nish Kumar and Stephen Fry have joined campaigners from Greenpeace, … Read more
A new warning has been issued urging parents to ditch a baby safety product that millions of people have been using in their homes for years, as experts say it could be doing more harm than good. Parents are being urged to throw away a popular product found in homes across the country((Getty Images) Parents … Read more
PARENTS are being urged to throw away a ‘dangerous’ baby safety product used by millions of households every day. Power strip protectors are one of the most commonly used tools to protect children from the dangers of electric shock. New report shows power strip protectors are not safe to useSource: Getty But a report from … Read more
Around 10 million households are being urged to send their energy meter readings to their supplier this weekend to ensure they do not pay too much when cheaper prices come into effect on July 1. The average household energy bill will fall by 7% from next month after Ofgem lowered the price cap in response … Read more
Banks and building societies must “ensure that customers affected by the current disruptions to online and mobile banking are compensated”, according to a leading consumer watchdog. Which? is urging major financial institutions to take action after customers of HSBC, Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money were left unable to receive “pension payments” and wages due … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. A UK human rights organization has launched a legal campaign to prevent online fast-fashion group Shein from successfully listing on the London Stock Exchange. Stop Uyghur Genocide, which alleges minority Uyghur groups are being used … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked trusted source proofread OK! Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain × close to Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain From rolling vineyards to beautiful beaches, there’s no shortage of beauty to discover in our own backyard. A University of South Australia tourism expert is urging travelers to support local destinations … Read more
Experts are reminding Brits of the seven ‘tricks’ that could significantly boost their pension savings in the coming years. Increasing pension contributions, using ISAs and taking advantage of tax benefits, including when it comes to capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT), are among the recommendations. Here’s a full list of the seven “tricks” … Read more
Updated 09:40 June 12, 2024 GMT+1Published 09:32 June 12, 2024 GMT+1 You might want to cool your jets instead of rushing to download the iOS 18 beta If you’re one of the eager beavers planning to get your hands on Apple’s latest software update as soon as possible, you might want to wait a while … Read more
Research has shown that pints and wines are usually under-consumed as drinkers are urged to demand refills at the bar. Around 70 per cent of orders are less than the prescribed quantity required by the Weights and Measures Order for pints, half-pints and 175ml glasses of wine, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) research shows. … Read more