A John Lewis dishwasher installation leak forced elderly parents out of their home for eight months. The insurer refused full repair costs, leaving a £3,300 shortfall, later refunded as goodwill.
The government's new first-time buyer ISA reforms are overly complex and fail to address the housing crisis, leaving young savers frustrated and financially trapped.
Sky's parent Comcast acquires ITV's free-to-air channels and ITVX for £1.2bn, with potential £200m extra, creating UK's largest commercial broadcaster. ITV shows remain free.
Documentary portrait of British-Nigerian photographer Misan Harriman, completed before recent controversy over social media posts, shows his rise from anti-racism protests to Oscar nomination.
Ocado co-founder Tim Steiner will step down as CEO in 2028 after 27 years, amid share price slump and board tensions. Successor search underway.
The UK's rollout of electric vehicle chargers has slowed sharply, with only 5,100 public charge points installed in the first half of 2026, a 10% year-on-year increase, well below 40%+ growth in 2024, amid political uncertainty and rising costs.
Conservative organizations file petitions with the FCC to deny license renewals for eight ABC stations, accusing the network of political, racial, and sexual bias, and supporting the Chinese Communist Party.
BT's first female CEO Allison Kirkby earned £5.6m last year as share price rose 80%, but questions remain over credit for turnaround and future growth challenges.
Sandro Tonali has joined Tottenham from Newcastle for an initial £92.5m, saying Roberto De Zerbi's 'magic' sales pitch convinced him. The fee could reach £100m with add-ons.
The Wegovy once-a-day weight-loss pill has launched in UK high street and online pharmacies, with thousands receiving deliveries. It contains semaglutide, is not yet NHS-available, and costs from £69 monthly.
Despite hosting the World Cup, some Seattle businesses report declining sales as international tourism dips due to travel bans, economic fears, and tech layoffs, contrasting with initial projections of 750,000 visitors.
Our reviewer tested seven pizza ovens in a small garden, enduring soot and heavy lifting. The Gozney Arc Lite emerged as winner; ProCook's oven was best budget buy under £200.
A British charity, Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron, sent nearly £200,000 to a religious school in Hebron, funding expansion plans for an illegal Israeli settlement. The expansion increases settler population in the only settlement built in a Palestinian
Sky announces £1.6bn deal for ITV's broadcasting arm; Ocado co-founder Tim Steiner to step down as CEO in 2028; Wegovy weight-loss pill goes on sale in UK; FCA review urges tougher AI regulation.
President Donald Trump rang the NYSE opening bell from the Oval Office to mark the first trading day for Trump accounts, a government initiative providing children with a $1,000 investment account.
Tell us about your favourite food festival in Europe or the UK. The best tip wins a £200 Coolstays voucher. Share your experience by 13 July.
Higher-earning Australians are flocking to Labor's 5% first home deposit scheme, with one in three new participants earning above previous income caps, raising concerns over rising property prices.
A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday, resulting in two minor injuries. The plane was towed to dock.
Pubs saw a 67% sales surge during England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, with food up 81% and cider up 127%, as fans celebrated into the early hours.
Morrisons is reopening 13 fish and meat counters after closing 70 last year, including two in Merseyside at Speke and St Helens, following customer backlash.
Nursem's Caring Hand Cream, created by an NHS nurse, delivers instant relief for dry skin. Now available at Boots with 25% off until July 28, it boasts a perfect five-star rating.
Bliss Beds, a family-run Scottish furniture firm, has relocated to Bon Accord Shopping Centre in Aberdeen, offering premium bedroom furniture at competitive prices.
Microsoft lays off 1,600 Xbox staff today, part of 3,200 total cuts, as four studios including Ninja Theory and Undead Labs go independent or are sold. Arkane Lyon's fate is uncertain.
London bus and tram fares frozen until November 2026, but will rise by 10p to £1.85 on November 1. Daily cap up 30p to £5.55, weekly pass to £26.10.
Nintendo will stop selling original Switch consoles in Europe from mid-February 2027 due to new EU battery regulations requiring replaceable batteries.
62% of Premium Bonds holders have never won a prize, missing out on potential growth. AJ Bell warns the impact is shocking, as inflation erodes spending power and cash savings outperform.
JD Wetherspoon has applied to Liverpool City Council to develop land adjacent to the Thomas Frost pub in Walton into a beer garden, with new internal lobby access.
Shoppers snap up River Island's £42 'pyjama style' jeans, a comfy summer alternative with an elasticated waistband in four colours.
The Secret Burrow in Devon, a hobbit-themed holiday cottage with a private hot tub, is a short drive from the beach. Perfect for couples and small groups, it features whimsical architecture and fantasy film-themed rooms.
Everton have completed the permanent signing of winger Tyrique George from Chelsea for an initial £18m, making him their third summer addition after a successful loan spell.