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Australian Power Bill Shock: Prices Set to Soar

Millions of Australians brace for higher electricity costs as the energy regulator confirms significant price increases across eastern states, adding pressure to household budgets already strained by cost of living crisis.

Dangerous Weight Loss Drugs Flood UK Market

Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous counterfeit weight loss medications are being illegally sold across Britain, putting thousands at risk of serious health complications.

Starmer banned from Aston Villa over football regulator plans

Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash after being banned from Aston Villa director's box over his government's football regulator plans. The Labour leader, a lifelong Villa fan, finds himself at the centre of a political sporting clash.

Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets

Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.

Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis

Former President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could dramatically increase costs for NHS medicines, potentially costing the health service billions and threatening patient care across the UK.

NHS deploys 3 new COVID drugs for vulnerable

The NHS is rolling out three groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to protect the most vulnerable, including molnupiravir and ritonavir, offering new hope for high-risk patients across the UK.

Optus Fallout: Emergency Call Watchdog Still Not Staffed

Exclusive investigation reveals the Australian government's promised failsafe for emergency calls, the 'Triple Zero Custodian', remains unstaffed and inoperative, leaving millions vulnerable over a year after the catastrophic Optus network blackout.

NHS Drug Pricing: The Art of the Deal Saving Millions

Exclusive insight into how NHS England's shrewd negotiation tactics secure massive discounts on vital medicines, from cancer treatments to rare disease drugs, ensuring sustainable healthcare funding.

UK Contactless Payment Limit Doubles to £200

The UK's financial regulator, the FCA, has officially confirmed a huge increase to the contactless payment limit, raising it from £100 to £200. This landmark decision promises to revolutionise how Britons pay for their shopping, offering greater speed and

Ofcom probes This Morning after psychic segment backlash

UK media regulator Ofcom is investigating a flood of complaints after ITV's This Morning aired a segment featuring a psychic and a controversial 'energy healer', sparking viewer fury over broadcasting standards.

UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.

Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty

Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.

NSW regulator lifts order blocking UTS job cuts

The University of Technology Sydney can proceed with its controversial restructure after the NSW regulator lifted its order, despite ongoing union concerns over job losses and transparency.

Football Regulator Gets Prison Powers for Rogue Owners

UK government passes landmark Football Governance Bill, introducing an independent regulator with powers to impose prison sentences on club owners who break financial rules, aiming to protect clubs from reckless management.

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