Cars held ransom in garage payment dispute
Motorists report vehicles held hostage by repair shops over unrelated commercial debts. Learn how to protect yourself from similar situations and what rights you have.
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Warning over Buy Now Pay Later holiday bookings
Experts warn using Buy Now Pay Later for holidays lacks credit card protections. Learn the risks before you book your next trip.
7 retro gadgets from the 60s and 70s explained
Discover 7 once-commonplace items from the 60s and 70s that most young people wouldn't know how to operate today. How many could you use?
Council intensifies parking enforcement with ANPR
Wiltshire Council escalates parking enforcement using ANPR technology. Drivers face vehicle seizure and fines for unpaid tickets. Learn how to avoid penalties.
Alicante Airport £1.1bn Revamp for UK Tourists
Alicante Airport is undergoing a massive £1.1 billion renovation to handle British tourists after the EU's new Entry-Exit System. Discover the new tech and facilities.
Octopus Energy's Zero Bills scheme expands to France
Octopus Energy expands its Zero Bills initiative to France, offering households no energy costs for five years. Discover how this green tech innovation works and its global potential.
Christmas Shopping Scams: Nearly Half Ignore Warning Signs
New Mastercard research reveals nearly half of UK shoppers overlook scam warning signs during festive season. Learn how to protect yourself from fraud.
Octopus Energy buys Kuppa for instant home energy surveys
Octopus Energy's acquisition of tech startup Kuppa enables homeowners to assess energy upgrade potential in seconds, not days. Discover how this speeds up green installations and cuts bills.
Shoe Zone closes 39 stores after sales fall
Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.
Barclays reports consumer confidence at 3-year low
Barclays reveals all consumer confidence measures fell for first time since August 2022. Two in five Brits adjust finances ahead of Autumn Budget. Discover spending trends.
7 Must-Have 80s and 90s Items We All Wanted
Relive the nostalgia with these 7 iconic items from the 80s and 90s that defined cool. From tech game-changers to novelty gadgets, discover which ones you owned!
Nestle axes Drifter bar as customers demand return
Nestle confirms the permanent discontinuation of the beloved Drifter chocolate bar, citing changing consumer preferences. Fans campaign online for its return.
WalkFit App Personalises Fitness Step Goals
Discover how WellTech's WalkFit app revolutionises fitness tracking with personalised step goals tailored to your lifestyle. Start your customised journey today!
Black Friday scam warning for UK shoppers
Experts warn of rising Black Friday scams as UK shoppers prepare to spend £14 billion. Learn the red flags to protect your money and shop safely this season.
UK Babybel price 17% higher than in France
UK households face a 17% price hike for smaller Babybel cheeses compared to France. Discover the cost details and what experts say about inflation trends.
UK retail growth slows as households await Labour Budget
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as cautious households cut spending ahead of expected tax rises in the Labour Autumn Budget. Discover how this affects Christmas shopping.
Tissue Regenix warns of funding challenges ahead
York-based regenerative medicine company Tissue Regenix faces significant financial headwinds as it warns of potential funding challenges ahead, despite recent strategic progress.
£300M in unspent M&S and John Lewis vouchers discovered
New research reveals British shoppers are holding over £300 million in unspent gift cards and vouchers for retail giants M&S and John Lewis - but time is running out to spend them.
Lidl introduces new checkout tech to slash queues
Lidl is revolutionising its checkout experience across British stores with new high-tech tills designed to slash waiting times and transform your shopping trip.
NHS to roll out revolutionary online dementia test nationwide
Groundbreaking digital assessment tool set to transform early dementia diagnosis across the NHS, making detection faster and more accessible for millions.
Lingo by Abbott: Birmingham's Language Learning Breakthrough
Discover how Birmingham's innovative language app Lingo by Abbott is revolutionising communication for international students and professionals across the UK.
Mandatory Speed Limiters Coming to UK Cars
New EU regulations requiring mandatory speed limiters in all new vehicles could soon affect British drivers, despite Brexit. Discover how Intelligent Speed Assistance technology works and when it might arrive on UK roads.
Filtronic wins £4.2M UK defence contract
Yorkshire-based tech firm Filtronic lands multimillion-pound defence contract to develop cutting-edge electronic warfare technology for enhanced national security.
£15M Engineering Centre to Transform Coventry Manufacturing
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
AI Investment Drives Northern Powerhouse Growth Boom
Exclusive analysis reveals how strategic artificial intelligence investments are driving unprecedented economic growth and job creation across the North of England, positioning the region as a global tech contender.
TSB Warning: Cost of Living Scams Target Customers
TSB bank reveals alarming new scam tactics exploiting the cost of living crisis, with fraudsters pretending to offer government support payments to steal savings.
Advanced CCTV could solve Birmingham's cold case murders
Revolutionary facial recognition technology is being deployed across Birmingham in a bid to finally solve eight chilling unsolved murders that have haunted the city for years.
Students transform cardboard into sustainable furniture
Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.
Vianet profits surge 70% in strong first half
Stockton-based tech firm Vianet reports impressive 70% profit growth and strategic expansion in smart machines and data services, driving significant shareholder returns.
Rolls-Royce Develops Nuclear Power for Space
Rolls-Royce joins forces with the UK Space Agency to develop revolutionary nuclear power systems for space missions, positioning Britain at the forefront of interplanetary technology.
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