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O2 confirms new mid-contract price increase policy

Telecoms giant O2 announces significant mid-contract price hikes tied to inflation rates, affecting millions of UK customers. Discover how this change impacts your mobile contract and what rights you have.

BMI Overhaul: Millions May No Longer Be Overweight

Groundbreaking research reveals traditional BMI calculations may be misclassifying millions of healthy individuals as overweight or obese. Discover the new scientific approach that could redefine healthy weight standards across the UK.

US Experts Challenge BMI Obesity Standards

Leading US health authorities propose significant changes to obesity classification, potentially redefining healthy weight ranges for millions of adults using more comprehensive metrics.

UK and US passports hit record lows in global ranking

The latest Henley Passport Index reveals dramatic changes in global travel freedom, with traditional Western powerhouses seeing their passport strength decline while Asian nations dominate the top spots.

UK Retail Sales Surge Despite Budget Tax Fears

New data from Barclays reveals UK consumer spending accelerated in September 2025, with retail sales growing 1.5% despite concerns about potential tax rises in the upcoming budget.

Tom Watson admits shame over Football Index collapse

Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson breaks his silence on the Football Index scandal that saw thousands of investors lose their life savings, expressing deep regret over his role in promoting the failed betting platform.

Target's Price War Shakes Up Walmart and Amazon

US retail giant Target launches a new aggressive price-cutting strategy, directly challenging Walmart and Amazon with thousands of discounted essentials, from milk to baby formula. This move signals a major shift in the global retail battle for consumer w

UK House Prices Post Sharpest Quarterly Drop Since 2011

Britain's property market faces a severe correction as new data reveals the fastest quarterly house price fall since 2011. With the Bank of England holding interest rates and a critical budget looming, homeowners and buyers brace for further uncertainty.

Elon Musk Loses World's Richest Title After $13B Wipeout

Elon Musk's fortune has dramatically declined by over $13 billion in a single day as Tesla shares plummet, dethroning him from his position as the world's wealthiest person amidst a challenging market period for his companies.

Ellison Overtakes Musk as World's Richest Person

In a dramatic financial upheaval, Oracle founder Larry Ellison has dethroned Elon Musk to become the world's wealthiest individual, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The shift follows a significant drop in Tesla's stock value.

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