New Year's Day 2026: Opening Hours Guide
Find out which major US retailers are open for New Year's Day sales and which services are closed. Check your local store hours for 1st January 2026.
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Check UK Supermarket Opening Times for New Year's Eve
Planning a last-minute dash for New Year's Eve? Essential guide to UK supermarket and major retailer opening hours for 31st Dec 2025 and New Year's Day.
Mother Awarded MBE for Online Safety Campaign After Son's Death
Ellen Roome fought back tears on BBC Breakfast after receiving an MBE for her campaign to protect children online, following the death of her 14-year-old son Jools. She is pushing for 'Jools' Law'.
CMA: Fuel Retailers' 'Persistently High' Profit Margins
The UK's competition watchdog warns of weak competition as fuel retailers maintain high profit margins. New 'fuel finder' scheme to launch in 2026 to help drivers save money.
Outrage over 'Human Organ Lunch Bags' sold for Christmas
Families of transplant recipients are sickened by the sale of 'Human Organ Lunch Bags' by a UK gift firm. Campaigners demand removal from stores. Read the full story.
Independent UK Firms Hit by AI Sales Disruption
A new survey reveals UK independent businesses are losing online sales to AI-powered giants. Discover the impact and what small firms are doing to fight back.
Final Christmas delivery deadlines for UK shoppers
Don't miss the final order dates for next-day and standard delivery from M&S, River Island, Boden and more to get your gifts in time for Christmas Day 2025.
Global Partnership Against Online Scams Launched in Bangkok
Thailand and UNODC launch a global initiative to fight online scams, with Meta and TikTok joining. Learn how this partnership aims to protect victims worldwide.
Fuel retailers accused of not passing on oil price savings
UK drivers have been overcharged by £5bn since 2022 as petrol stations fail to reflect falling wholesale oil costs. Find out why pump prices remain stubbornly high.
Vinted seller's antisemitic listing sparks outrage
A Vinted seller posted 'no Jews allowed' on product listings. The platform initially refused to act, telling a shocked user to simply block the account. Read the full story.
Australia mandates search engine blur for harmful content
Australia's new online safety rules, effective 27 December, require search engines to blur pornography and violent content. The move aims to shield children from accidental exposure.
No Social Media Platform Admits High Suicide Content Risk
A damning Ofcom report reveals not one tech platform believes it's high risk for suicide or self-harm content, as campaigners slam 'abysmal' self-regulation. Urgent action demanded to protect children online.
Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Terror watchdog warns UK strategy ignores online threats
The UK's independent reviewer of terror laws criticises the government's 2025 national security plan for failing to prioritise online dangers. Read the urgent warning.
US Black Friday 2025: Retailers Test Holiday Halo Effect
US retailers gauge Black Friday's strength as consumer confidence wanes. Discover how inflation and early discounts reshape the holiday shopping season's key day.
Retailers Urge Faster End to Import Tax Break
British retailers demand immediate end to £150 import tax break, calling current system unfair to UK businesses. Government urged to act before April 2026 deadline.
Budget brings business rates relief for retailers
UK retailers welcome business rates changes in the budget, avoiding the worst-case scenario. Sainsbury's CEO says 'industry concerns have been heard'. Read the full analysis.
EU wants 16+ social media age limit
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Basketball Australia tackles online abuse with new platform
Basketball Australia unveils a new online safety platform to protect athletes from social media harassment. Discover how this initiative is fighting back against abuse.
Black Friday Dud Deals: 83% of Offers Not Cheapest
Consumer champion Which? reveals 83% of Black Friday deals were cheaper at other times. Get savvy shopping tips to avoid misleading discounts this sales season.
Ofcom Urges Social Media to Limit Online Pile-Ons
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
Ofcom pressures tech firms to protect women online
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom urges tech firms to protect women online
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
Christmas Decorations: When Is Too Early?
The great Christmas decoration debate is back. Discover when Brits are putting up their trees and why retailers are pushing festive cheer earlier than ever. Find out the perfect time to decorate.
Digital violence spreads as 1.8bn women lack protection
UN Women reveals digital violence is intensifying, with 44% of women lacking legal protection. Their 16 Days of Activism demands global action for online safety.
Roblox introduces strict age verification for chat
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
Roblox tightens age checks and introduces age-based chats
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.
Online Retailers Probed Over Misleading Pricing
UK competition watchdog investigates major online retailers for potentially misleading pricing practices. Are you paying more than you should? Find out here.
Father Demands Ofcom Change Over Online Safety
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
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