Car firm ad banned for racial slur 'Jap' in name
Jap Car South has apologised after the ASA ruled its name, featuring the word 'Jap', was likely to cause serious racial offence in advertising.
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Santander partners with Sibstar for vulnerable customers (24.09.2026)
Santander UK will refer customers needing extra money management support to Sibstar, a debit card and app for people with dementia, learning disabilities, or scam concerns.
Ryanair: Labour Tourist Levy Would 'Double Tax' Holidaymakers
Ryanair says Labour's uncapped tourist levy plans would 'double tax' holidaymakers who already pay APD, urging the Government to abolish the duty instead.
Consumer confidence stumbles as Budget looms, BRC warns
Consumer confidence in the economy worsened to minus 34 this month, down from minus 28 in August, according to the BRC-Opinium monitor, amid warnings the Budget must reassure households.
Northern England rental hotspots see strongest summer competition
Wallasey and Birkenhead in Merseyside were Britain's most competitive summer rental markets, with 30 inquiries per property, according to Rightmove.
HSBC to create 1,000 UK entry-level roles for Gen Z
HSBC plans 1,000 UK entry-level roles over the next year, targeting Gen Z, as a third of its 2025 UK hires were aged 18-24.
Revolut trials 'Pay with Smile' facial recognition in London
Revolut is piloting Pay with Smile facial recognition payments in London, letting customers pay with a glance at Kiss the Hippo cafes in Bloomsbury, Chelsea and Soho this week.
Revolut trials facial recognition 'Pay with Smile' in London
Revolut is piloting a facial recognition payment system in London, letting customers pay with a glance at Kiss the Hippo cafes in Bloomsbury, Chelsea and Soho this week.
H&M sales rise as faster fashion trend response pays off
H&M reported a 1% rise in net sales to 57.2 billion Swedish krona (£4.4bn) for June-September, marking a return to growth after a 3% decline in the first half.
Vistry cuts jobs and halves regional network after £661m loss
Vistry reported a £661.3m pre-tax loss for the first half and warned on full-year profits, cutting regional operations from 25 to 12 and leaving the South East private sales market.
Five top London pubs for late-September 'mini-heatwave' as 27C high on way
Temperatures in London could hit 27C on Friday, September 25, according to the Met Office, prompting a list of five top pubs with beer gardens to enjoy the warmth.
Central and Jubilee line severe delays after signal failures
Central line severe delays after signal failure at Leytonstone; Jubilee line also hit by signal failure at Baker Street. Northern line reopened after engineering work.
AO World buys Jessops from Peter Jones as shares drop 8%
AO World has acquired camera retailer Jessops from Dragons' Den star Peter Jones, funding the deal from existing cash resources, as shares fell 8% on a cautious outlook.
GB Energy hiring 'about two people a week', boss reveals
Great British Energy chief executive Dan McGrail says the firm is recruiting about two people a week, with 300 staff expected in Aberdeen by mid-2027.
Best Time4Sleep bed frame deals from £279 this autumn
Time4Sleep's seasonal sale offers up to 30% off bed frames, with top picks starting from £279. Discover the best classic, ottoman, TV and smart-lift options.
Utilita warns electric heaters could triple winter energy bills
Energy firm Utilita warns electric heaters cost 3 to 3.7 times more than gas central heating, adding £400.46 a year for an average living room.
Microsoft unveils new Surface laptops with longer battery life
Microsoft has announced two new Surface devices, the Pro 12-inch and Laptop 13-inch, now available to pre-order with the latest Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, faster graphics, and over 20 hours of battery life.
Meta Ray-Ban Audio glasses ditch cameras for privacy
Meta launches Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses without cameras, offering 12-hour battery and AI features. New Gen 3 Ray-Ban and Meta VR Glasses also announced.
Lucky Saint Hazy IPA recalled over exploding can risk
Drinkers are urged not to open Lucky Saint Hazy IPA cans after the Food Standards Agency issued a recall over a risk they could explode and cause injury.
Burnham: Budget must 'get balance right' on tax hikes
Andy Burnham says the upcoming Budget must 'get the balance right' after tax hikes in 2024 and 2025, as borrowing rose to £18.3bn in August.
OECD cuts UK growth forecast to 1% for 2027, warns of slowdown
The OECD has cut its UK growth forecast for 2027 to 1%, down from 1.1%, warning of a slowdown that pressures Andy Burnham's growth ambitions ahead of the Budget.
Sentier's £529 fragrance advent calendar drops to £98.10 with code
Sentier's Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026, worth £529, is reduced to £98.10 with code ADVENT10 until 31 December. It includes six 10ml fragrances and six scented candles.
Gen Z named most generous generation with five kind acts weekly
A new poll finds Gen Z leads in generosity, doing about five kind acts weekly, with 83% considering themselves generous.
Bolton council rejects six-bed HMO plan for Horwich home
Bolton council has rejected plans by Together Homes Ltd to turn a Brownlow Road family home into a six-bed HMO after 71 objections.
Yorkshire woman pays off £5K debt using micropayments
Svenja Knight, 32, from York, has paid off £5,764.27 of her £80,000 debt in 71 days using micropayments based on TikTok engagement.
M20 traffic: Crashes near Maidstone and Ashford cause delays
Two crashes on the M20 in Kent cause 60-minute delays westbound near Maidstone and a closure eastbound near Ashford after a serious collision.
Santander partners with Sibstar for vulnerable customers
Santander UK has partnered with Sibstar to refer customers needing extra money management support, including those with dementia or learning disabilities.
Glowxie Foot Scrub Praised for Leaving Skin 'Incredibly Soft'
Shoppers praise Glowxie's Vitamin Enriched Foot Scrub for buffing away dry skin, leaving feet and legs smooth. Now £11.70 with code AUTUMN10.
Clayton Glass administration: 290 jobs lost, three sites close
Clayton Glass has entered administration, closing sites in County Durham, North Lanarkshire and Blackburn, with 290 staff made redundant and 283 jobs saved.
Waitrose recalls essential drink over contamination risk
Waitrose has issued an urgent recall for one of its essential line drinks due to a risk of microbiological contamination and spoilage, urging customers not to consume it.
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