Billionaire wealth soars to record levels as US workers struggle to keep up
Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire as US workers face stagnant wages and record debt, highlighting stark inequality.
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Amazon Sued Over Sales Tax Overcharging in Tennessee
Amazon faces class action lawsuit over alleged systematic overcharging of sales tax to Tennessee customers on third-party marketplace orders.
Celebrations Advent Calendar Bounty Controversy Tested: This Year's Edition More Balanced
Testing the 2024 Celebrations Advent Calendar reveals a more balanced Bounty distribution, easing years of complaints over coconut chocolate overload.
First-Time Las Vegas Visitor Surprised by Compact Size of the Strip
First-time Las Vegas visitor Amy Jones shares surprise at the compact Strip, airport proximity, and ease of walking between resorts.
Tourists Reconsider US Travel Amid Fears of Border Crackdown
US visits drop 11.6% as European tourists cancel trips or express anxiety over border policies under Trump.
FTSE 100 Hits Record Closing High Amid Rate Cut Hopes
FTSE 100 closes at record 8,023 as Bank of England rate cut hopes and weaker pound boost blue-chip stocks.
House Swap with Stranger Leads to Amazing Experience
A family's house swap in France starts with a key mishap but leads to deep connections with strangers, transforming their view on trust and sharing.
ABTA urges calm as May half-term flights largely unaffected by fuel crisis
ABTA reassures UK holidaymakers May half-term flights are largely unaffected despite jet fuel crisis and some cancellations.
Dubai's Museum of the Future Crowned World's Most Beautiful Building
Dubai's Museum of the Future, a torus-shaped marvel with Arabic calligraphy and solar power, has been named the world's most beautiful building.
Ethical Last-Chance Tourism: A Guide to Responsible Travel
Experts advise on ethical last-chance tourism, urging travellers to consider eco-friendly travel, minimal impact, and conservation actions to protect fragile destinations.
Commonwealth Bank Outage Leaves Customers Unable to Access Accounts
Commonwealth Bank suffered a major outage on Monday, leaving customers unable to access accounts for hours. Services restored by 4pm but cause undisclosed.
UK wealth gap 'turbo-charged' as richest gain £50,000, poorest just £86
Resolution Foundation finds pandemic wealth gains skewed to richest, with poorest gaining only £86, widening gap to 500:1 ratio.
British Teen Missing in Thai Jungle Found Alive After 10 Days Eating Insects
British teen Lawrence Stallard Honour found alive in Thai jungle after 10 days, surviving on insects and bark. Police search launched after mother reported suspicious email activity.
Reeves Urged to Tax War Profiteers for Cost-of-Living Relief
Charities urge Rachel Reeves to tax windfall profits from the Iran war, using revenue for cost-of-living support and energy resilience.
Trump Urges Six Nations to Join Abraham Accords in Push to End Iran Conflict
Donald Trump urges six nations to join the Abraham Accords, a US-brokered deal normalising Israel relations, as part of efforts to end the Iran conflict.
British Muslim Family Barred from US Flight to Disneyland Without Explanation
A British Muslim family was barred from boarding a US-bound flight at Gatwick, sparking political concern over discrimination.
US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil after vowing not to
US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for 30 days to aid energy-vulnerable countries, reversing earlier plan, despite Democratic criticism.
Michael Marra enters Scottish Labour leadership race
Michael Marra, Scottish Labour MSP, has announced he will run for party leadership, becoming the second candidate after Monica Lennon.
Santander raises mortgage rates after Halifax hike
Santander has raised mortgage rates by up to 0.19% following Halifax's similar move, with brokers warning borrowers to act quickly as the market trend points upward.
Octopus Energy Founder Greg Jackson Joins Cabinet Office Board as Adviser
Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson joins Cabinet Office board as non-executive adviser, aiming to modernise government despite rejected zonal pricing plan.
Urgent Warning Issued Over Electric Blanket Sold on Amazon
UK shoppers warned after L'Agraty electric blanket sold on Amazon found to pose high fire risk; withdrawn from sale and rejected at border.
Barcelona Food Safari with Jordi Roca: Where Locals Eat
Jordi Roca guides a tour of authentic Barcelona restaurants, from Paradiso to Quimet y Quimet, amid overtourism tensions.
Homebuyers Warned: Key Checks for Properties with Solar Panels
Buying a house with solar panels requires checks on ownership, certification, inverter age, and paperwork to avoid costly surprises.
Nando's to Open 14 New UK Restaurants After Sales Surge
Nando's to open 14 new UK restaurants by February, including Bedford, Derby, Sheffield, after sales and profits surge. Cost pressures loom.
£8,377 Pension Boost for Mums Who Raised Kids 1978-2010
Mothers who raised children between 1978 and 2010 could claim an average £8,377 compensation due to HMRC errors with Home Responsibilities Protection. Over 370,000 letters have been sent.
Influencer who spent £15,000 on Christmas for toddler now fears she can't pay bills
Influencer Jodie Weston spent £15,000 on Christmas for her toddler, but now fears she cannot pay bills as her income plummets.
Copenhagen Retains Top Spot in Global Liveability Index 2026
The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2026 Global Liveability Index ranks Copenhagen as the world's most liveable city, with Vienna and Melbourne following.
Big Brother's George Gilbert Claims Sacked from School Cleaning Job After Show Removal
Former Big Brother star George Gilbert claims he was sacked from a school cleaning job after his removal from the show for offensive language.
Poll: Should Burnham recall Parliament over early release?
Conservatives urge Andy Burnham to recall Parliament for emergency legislation to stop early release of serious offenders, including paedophiles and rapists.
£20 Anti-Ageing Serum Hailed as 'Instant Face Lift' as Users Claim Wrinkles Vanish in 60 Seconds
Women are raving about a £20 anti-ageing serum they say makes wrinkles disappear in 60 seconds, with many calling it an 'instant face lift'.
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