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Lloyds customers reclaim £2m in chargebacks

Lloyds Banking Group has refunded £2 million to customers via chargebacks in 2024. With Black Friday approaching, learn how to protect yourself from online shopping scams.

Bondi Sands Recalls Sunscreens Over Safety Fears

Australian brand Bondi Sands recalls two sunscreen products. The Therapeutic Goods Administration warns they may not provide adequate sun protection. Check your batch numbers now.

US migrant child helpline failing vulnerable children

Shocking investigation reveals how a taxpayer-funded helpline for unaccompanied migrant children is failing to protect them from trafficking and abuse, with calls going unanswered and cases mishandled.

Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.

UK Government Launches Major Grooming Gangs Inquiry

The Home Office has initiated a comprehensive review of grooming gang operations across Britain, focusing on cultural barriers and institutional failures that hampered previous investigations.

Senate blocks protection for northern spotted owls

In a controversial move, the US Senate has voted to prevent federal agencies from protecting the threatened northern spotted owl, sparking outrage among conservation groups and raising concerns about the future of this iconic species.

US States Resist Trump's Climate Policy Assault

US states and cities are mounting a formidable defence against Donald Trump's planned assault on climate policies, vowing to protect environmental regulations through legal battles and local action.

Philadelphia Sewage Crisis: Wastewater Floods City

Environmental emergency declared as Philadelphia's ageing sewer systems overflow, dumping millions of gallons of untreated sewage into rivers and streets. Health warnings issued for residents.

Australia's biodiversity crisis deepens despite laws

Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.

Marriott Hit by Major Data Breach - 20GB Stolen

Exclusive investigation reveals how cybercriminals infiltrated Marriott's systems, stealing 20GB of confidential data including credit card details and internal documents in a major security breach affecting the hospitality industry.

Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions

Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.

Epping Forest crisis: Lammy warns of environmental damage

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy warns of catastrophic damage to Epping Forest's ancient ecosystem as thousands flock to sunbathe, raising urgent questions about environmental protection in Britain's green spaces.

Texas Chemical Crisis: EPA Fails Vulnerable Communities

Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.

UK bill grants legal rights to nature

A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.

Police apology after murder at sex offender's home

A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.

King's security chief quits after just 12 months

Exclusive: The King's senior protection officer has unexpectedly resigned from his role heading royal security after barely a year, sparking concerns about stability within the royal protection team.

NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises

Stormont's failure to establish a promised independent Environmental Protection Agency leaves Northern Ireland as the only UK nation without dedicated environmental oversight, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners.

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