Telstra's CFO Michael Ackland apologises after a massive outage disrupted trains, traffic lights, Eftpos, and triple-zero calls. Technology reporter Josh Taylor discusses the fallout and accountability.
A second parliamentary committee has urged Labour to scrap Palantir's £330m NHS contract, citing 'serious mistrust' and calling for alternatives to the federated data platform.
Germany is set to pass a law holding rental e-scooter operators like Lime and Bolt liable for accidents, easing compensation for victims. Riders also share fault under new rules.
Economists including Jim O'Neill urge Andy Burnham to replace six key taxes with a single levy, potentially raising £75bn annually for public services.
Greenland Energy, backed by Trump associates, claims permits to drill for $1tn oil in Greenland, but Nuuk denies any active permissions exist.
Manchester United's proposed 100,000-capacity stadium may increase debt but is a 'sanity, not vanity project,' says chief executive Collette Roche. The £2bn venue would be built 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford, with potential naming rights sales to
A software defect in Telstra's GPS node reset the network clock to November 2006, causing a nationwide outage that blocked calls, including triple zero, and disrupted train services.
England's new Simpler Recycling rules ban food items from general recycling, requiring separate weekly food waste collections to boost recycling rates.
Zara's £25.99 Flowing Wide-Leg Trousers are causing injuries as wearers trip over the fabric. Over 2,000 TikTok videos show cuts and bruises. Fashion experts warn the wide-leg design is a trip hazard.
Andy Burnham pledges to scrap business rates for high street shops and force online warehouse giants to pay their fair share, in a rescue plan for struggling small businesses.
The Last Days of the Raj, a beloved Indian restaurant in Newcastle, has closed after 11 years. Owners cited rising costs and the current economic climate as reasons for closure.
Barrow Creek Hotel loses liquor licence over failures including serving Indigenous patrons through a hatch; publican Les Pilton found unfit.
TUI removes complimentary alcoholic drinks from long-haul economy flights from November 1, offering £12.50 per person refund to affected passengers. Premium passengers retain free drinks.
Australia could mandate ID checks for GTA 6 players due to strict online safety laws. UK players are unaffected for now, but future regulations may change that.
Russia has banned diesel exports until July 31 amid a chronic fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, leading to long queues and surging prices.
John Lewis has recalled 15 doorstops and draught excluders due to potential asbestos contamination, sold between January 2021 and June 2026. Customers advised to stop use immediately.
UK supermarkets Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Waitrose, and M&S have issued 89 product recalls for food, tech, and toys due to safety risks including allergens, fire hazards, and choking dangers.
A new map reveals that London and the South East will suffer most if Andy Burnham lowers the Mansion Tax threshold to £1.5m, affecting 150,000 additional homes and potentially raising £800m annually.
New BBC director-general Matt Brittin calls TV licence fee a 'busted flush' and 'yesterday's model', urging reform for the modern age before Charter renewal in 2027.
Safe Dig Utilities, an Essex-based construction company with 200 staff and 70+ vehicles, has entered administration after a High Court ruling. The firm, founded in 2017, specialized in telecom infrastructure.
TUI has sparked fury by removing complimentary alcoholic drinks from economy class on long-haul flights from November 1, offering affected passengers a £12.50 per person each-way goodwill refund.
TUI has emailed passengers about an 'important change' to long-haul flights: complimentary alcoholic drinks will be removed from economy class from November 1, with a £12.50 per person each-way goodwill refund for those already booked.
The UK government proposes a veterinary ombudsman and statutory regulation, capping prescription fees at £21 and requiring vets to publish price lists to help pet owners.
High Court documents claim Sadiq Khan's office unlawfully blocked a £50m Met Police deal with Palantir over 'values and ethics' concerns, prompting a legal challenge from the tech firm.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms hundreds of warning letters issued to petrol stations failing to comply with new fuel price reporting rules, which could save drivers £40 a year.
Over 580,000 people failed to register for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax by April 6. The deadline to sign up is August 7, 2026, or face potential fines.
Over 580,000 eligible workers and landlords have not registered for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, with the first quarterly deadline on August 7, 2026. Experts warn of future penalties.
More than 580,000 UK workers and landlords have failed to register for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, with a new deadline of August 7, 2026. Experts warn of potential stress and fines.
The DWP has confirmed the HSE is reviewing potential amendments to introduce an upper temperature limit for workplaces, with a public consultation expected later this year amid rising UK heatwaves.
Tenants in a London council block face up to 350% bill hikes from communal heating they cannot control, leading to debt and eviction notices, with a judicial review granted.