BT warns three UK and Vodafone merger to harm competition and cause higher prices

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Broadband and telecoms giant BT (EE) has warned the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that the mega-merger (here) between rival mobile operators Three UK and Vodafone would trigger a “significant reduction in competition“, which they claim that “finally [result] in higher prices, poorer network quality and reduced incentives to invest.” The merger, which would see … Read more

Age-old ocean slowdown warns of future climate chaos

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! By analyzing the chemistry of shells like these, scientists can learn more about the temperature and movement of ancient ocean water. Credit: Brian T. Huber/Smithsonian Institution × close to By analyzing the chemistry of shells like these, scientists can learn … Read more

A victory for the far right in France could trigger a Liz Truss-style debt crisis, the finance minister warns

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. France’s finance minister has warned that the country could face a debt crisis similar to the turmoil in the British government bond market under former Prime Minister Liz Truss if the far-right Rassemblement National wins … Read more

Reeves warns against changing the way the BoE pays interest on bank reserves

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned of the “dangers” of overhauling the way the Bank of England pays interest to commercial lenders on their deposits, pouring cold water on an idea that some economists have … Read more

Martin Lewis warns customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland

MARTIN LEWIS has issued an urgent warning to millions of Lloyds Banking Group customers over a major change to its accounts. The consumer champion said Lloyds, including subsidiaries Halifax and the Bank of Scotland, are shaking up the way they charge interest on overdrafts. Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to customers of Lloyds … Read more

Martin Lewis’s MSE warns against switching bank accounts and urges ‘wait and see’

Money saving experts at MARTIN Lewis have issued a warning about changing your bank account. The financial guru’s site has urged customers to be careful as it could look “strange”. Serial switchers looking for freebies can seem suspiciousCredit: Getty Switching banks is a standard practice, but under certain circumstances it can put your credit score … Read more

Spot rates ex-China are expected to reach five figures – high street prices will rise, The Loadstar warns

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© Mr.siwabud Veerapaisarn By Gavin van Marle 07/06/2024 There were further double-digit increases in spot freight rates for containers this week, after a series of across-the-board rate increases and other surcharges came into effect on June 1, a day or two after last week’s indices were published. Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) posted week-on-week gains … Read more

NSA warns iPhone and Android users to restart devices once a week

The National Security Agency (NSA) has recommended that all iPhone and Android users restart their devices at least once a week. These guidelines are part of a broader set of best practices to improve mobile device security and protect users from potential cyber threats. The advice, detailed in a document issued by the NSA, underlines … Read more

Motorist warns of parking fraud in Cornwall after paying for ticket

A motorist is warning others about parking fraud after he was fined despite paying for a ticket. Stuart Flynn visited Harvey Towans Beach with a group of friends on December 15 last year They all struggled to download the parking app Sippi, the only way to pay at Hayle beach as the machine does not … Read more

The world is falling short of its 2030 sustainable energy target, the IEA warns

Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Renewable energy myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. The world’s clean energy plans still fall almost a third short of what is needed to reach the 2030 sustainable energy target agreed at last year’s UN climate talks, the International Energy Agency warned, as … Read more