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Cash Refusal & Card Fees: What's Legal in the UK?

A growing consumer dilemma pits the convenience of card payments against the right to use legal tender. We investigate the legality of cash refusal and surcharges in the UK's evolving payment landscape.

Drivers warned of £1000 fine for windscreen mistake

Millions of UK motorists are at risk of a hefty £1000 fine and penalty points due to a commonly overlooked winter driving law. Experts reveal the crucial checks you must make before starting your engine.

Trump in advanced talks for major Tokyo property deal

Exclusive: Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly in advanced talks with the former US President to develop a major real estate venture in Japan's capital, signalling Trump's post-election business ambitions.

Spotted Cow Cookies Collapse: Yorkshire Bakery Folds

Yorkshire's beloved Spotted Cow Cookies has ceased trading, leaving 25 employees jobless and customers heartbroken. The family-run bakery, famed for its gourmet biscuits, succumbed to the relentless pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflat

Nuneaton businessman's epic clapback at vile customer abuse

A Warwickshire businessman has been hailed a hero after his blistering Facebook response to a group of women who launched a vicious campaign of abuse against his young employees, calling their behaviour 'utterly disgusting'.

Reeves' 'Disastrous' Budget Silence Angers Business Leaders

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a furious backlash from business leaders for her 'deafening silence' on the upcoming Autumn Budget, creating crippling uncertainty for UK firms and sparking fears of a major economic misstep.

Boss's 'fatherly' touch not harassment, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that a male director placing his hand on a female HR worker's shoulder was a 'fatherly' gesture, not sexual harassment, dismissing her claims of a 'hostile' work environment.

I Risked Prison to Marry My Cousin in UK

A British man reveals his extraordinary journey of secretly marrying his first cousin, a criminal offence in the UK punishable by prison, and their fight for legal recognition of their controversial union.

Market Basket Mediation: Arthur T Demoulas Fights for Control

Exclusive: Arthur T. Demoulas, the ousted CEO beloved by workers, enters mediation in a dramatic final attempt to buy back the 50.5% stake of the Market Basket grocery chain and end the family feud that has paralysed the business.

Kraft Heinz Merger Faces Potential Split by Investors

Exclusive: The multi-billion pound Kraft Heinz merger is under intense scrutiny as major investors push for a potential breakup of the food and condiment titan. Analysts suggest a split could unlock significant value.

Shop Owner Shames Shoplifters with Viral CCTV Footage

A UK business owner fights back against shoplifters by publicly shaming them with hilarious CCTV footage of them stealing rubber ducks, bath bombs, and chocolate. His viral campaign highlights the growing crisis facing small retailers.

Nestlé UK CEO sacked over undisclosed relationship

Nestlé's UK & Ireland boss, Stefano Agostini, has been abruptly dismissed after nearly four decades with the company for failing to disclose a personal relationship with a colleague, breaching strict corporate governance rules.

P&O Ferries CEO grilled by MPs over mass sackings

P&O Ferries boss Peter Hebblethwaite faces a fiery parliamentary hearing, defending the controversial dismissal of 786 staff without consultation. The government faces pressure to tighten employment laws.

Family Feud Forces Eviction of VW Garage After 60 Years

The Freccia brothers' Volkswagen garage in Connecticut faces a shocking eviction after six decades. A bitter family trust battle forces the closure, leaving the community and 15 employees devastated. Read the full story of this local institution's downfal

Bosnian refugees build £15m food empire in UK

Two brothers who fled the Bosnian War with just £300 have built a £15 million food manufacturing business in the UK, employing 150 people and supplying major supermarkets.

P&O Ferries CEO admits breaking law in mass sackings

P&O Ferries boss Peter Hebblethwaite was grilled by MPs after admitting to deliberately breaking employment law by sacking 800 staff without consultation. The CEO's defiant testimony has ignited a political firestorm and calls for stronger worker protecti

Royal Mail's Parent Firm Secures Major US Postal Contract

Exclusive: Royal Mail's parent company, IDS, secures a pivotal 7-year contract with the US Postal Service to handle stateside parcel deliveries, aiming to reverse fortunes after a bruising year of losses and industrial disputes.

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

Time Out Magazine Exits London for Manhattan HQ

In a seismic shift for media, Time Out Magazine abandons its London birthplace after 55 years, relocating its global headquarters to Manhattan. Discover the reasons behind this historic move.

Coca-Cola in Talks to Sell Costa Coffee Chain

The Coca-Cola Company is reportedly in advanced discussions to divest its Costa Coffee chain, just six years after its landmark £3.9bn acquisition. The potential sale signals a significant strategic shift for the beverage giant.

Karren Brady's Brutal Apprentice Put-Downs Exposed

An inside look at Baroness Karren Brady's most scathing boardroom critiques and how she reshaped failing businesses on The Apprentice. Discover her legendary one-liners and no-nonsense approach.

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