The UK's competition regulator has escalated its investigation into Associated British Foods' planned £75m takeover of Hovis, amid concerns over higher prices and reduced choice for shoppers. Read the latest on the bread market shake-up.
Passengers slam a 'disappointing' and 'disgraceful' luxury cruise after being stranded at sea for four days when the Coral Adventurer ran aground. Read the full story.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has been detained by Australian authorities after running aground off Papua New Guinea. This follows a tragic incident in October where a passenger was left behind and died. Read the full investigation.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains detained off Papua New Guinea following a grounding. Investigations are underway as passengers are flown home. Read the latest.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority confirms Santa's sleigh has passed all safety inspections for Christmas Eve. Get festive travel tips for your own journeys.
A NSW Islamic school has 28 days to prove its principal is 'fit and proper' following an investigation into inflammatory social media posts. Failure could lead to deregistration.
The UK's competition watchdog reveals drivers are paying too much for petrol and diesel as pump prices fail to reflect falling wholesale oil costs. Discover the full findings.
The Competition and Markets Authority has begun a formal investigation into Associated British Foods' purchase of Hovis. Discover the potential impact on the UK bakery sector.
Ruth Wilkinson of IOSH warns that deregulating health and safety is dangerous and costly. With 124 workplace deaths last year, we must uphold standards for safe growth.
A new Illinois law provides a $1.5 billion annual boost to Chicago's public transport, averting severe cuts and promising safety and reliability upgrades. Discover the funding plan.
A US Customs officer fired his gun during a road rage incident near JFK Airport. The other driver fled. No arrests made. Read the latest on the investigation.
Fire safety experts issue a critical alert as festive decorations are plugged in. Learn the red flags for overloaded sockets and how to prevent a devastating house fire this December.
Food authorities warn against defrosting raw meat at room temperature, revealing the hidden dangers of bacterial growth. Learn the safe methods to protect your family.
A man in his 60s has died following an incident at the Tayto Snacks factory in County Meath. Gardaí and the HSA are investigating the tragic workplace accident.
Alban Watts, 61, was strangled in a hen-feeding machine after a 50p screw was missing. His family blasts farm bosses as the company is fined £50,000. Read the full investigation.
The FSCS deposit protection limit for UK banks is increasing from £85,000 to £120,000 starting 1st December 2025. Find out what this means for your savings.
UK savers get a major boost as the FSCS protection limit increases to £120,000 from December 1. Find out how this change keeps your money safer.
I'm a Celebrity producers were forced to scrap Ant and Dec's traditional helicopter arrival due to bad weather and strict health and safety rules. Discover the behind-the-scenes details.
Shock jock Kyle Sandilands threatens to leave his $200m radio show after regulator imposes strict new broadcasting rules following multiple offensive content breaches. Read the full story.
A physiotherapist in Austria has been cleared of abuse after a judge accepted his claim that fondling a patient's breasts was 'academic research' for his wife's potential surgery.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation into Greencore's purchase of cake decoration manufacturer, raising competition concerns in food manufacturing sector.
Groundbreaking research reveals disturbing gender disparity in childhood mistreatment, with women reporting significantly higher rates of abuse from trusted adults including teachers and family members.
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
The Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation into Greencore's acquisition of bakery firm, raising concerns about reduced competition in UK food manufacturing sector.
The Competition and Markets Authority has concluded its investigation into Greencore Group, finding no competition concerns in the UK sandwich manufacturing sector.
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of hazardous items being sold to British shoppers through major online platforms, raising serious health concerns.
The Competition and Markets Authority launches full market investigation into Apple and Google's mobile dominance, threatening sweeping reforms to level the playing field for UK consumers and developers.
After years living in France's relaxed culture, a British expatriate returns home to discover the UK's health and safety culture has reached unprecedented levels, creating a society of anxiety and over-regulation.
The Competition and Markets Authority launches full market investigation into UK veterinary industry after uncovering concerning practices affecting millions of pet owners.
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair receives Palestinian Authority endorsement to lead Gaza's post-conflict reconstruction and governance efforts in potential diplomatic breakthrough.