Meta's Muse AI shares user's home address without consent
Meta's new AI agent Muse shared a user's home address with a buyer without permission, leading a stranger to his door. The incident has raised concerns about the assistant's autonomy.
Category : Regulation
Kamma webinar to brief letting agents on regulatory changes
PropTech firm Kamma will host a webinar on 13 October to brief letting agents on the latest regulatory changes and compliance requirements across the private rented sector.
Baking paper hack stops limescale stains on shower screens
Content creator Kerry Whelpdale says wiping baking paper on shower glass makes water run off without leaving marks, preventing limescale stains.
Community Fibre offers 23p-a-day 'bank-grade' cyber protection
Community Fibre has partnered with Norton to offer broadband customers Norton 360 Premium for £7 per month, around 23p a day, providing 'bank-grade' encryption on up to 10 devices.
All new trains could be publicly owned, says Heidi Alexander
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says the government will consider whether all new trains should be taxpayer-owned, after private leasing firms took billions from operators.
Premier League to submit Man City sanctions to commission
The Premier League will present potential punishments for Manchester City to an independent commission after the club were found guilty of 114 of 115 charges.
Daily privacy policies exceed Shakespeare's works, study finds
A UK family would need 10.4 working days to read privacy policies from one day, totalling 1.2 million words, 34% more than Shakespeare's complete works.
Mancini admits 'double contract' at Man City, says not his problem
Roberto Mancini acknowledged having a 'double contract' at Manchester City after the club's Premier League financial breach verdict, but said it is not his problem.
Dirty waxing room puts central London salons at risk
Two central London beauty salons face closure after inspectors found a dirty waxing room, trip hazards and unverified staff, with therapists fleeing a visit.
Euston Station £50m Upgrade: What's Changing
Euston station, once branded London's worst, gets a £50m upgrade over three years, including phasing out last-minute platform announcements within a year and £11m for seating, waiting areas, and toilet refurbishments.
New UK vape laws from October 1 target youth vaping
From October 1, the UK introduces a Vaping Products Duty and bans vending machine sales, free distribution and proxy purchasing to curb youth vaping.
Under-16s Social Media Ban Set for March 2027
Millions of under-16s in the UK will be blocked from social media from March 2027, Labour confirmed. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced the month at the party conference.
Passport Office: Two Deliveries Are 'Nothing Unusual'
HM Passport Office says receiving supporting documents separately from your new passport is 'totally normal'. Here's what to expect when applying, plus fees and timings.
Man City 115 charges: verdict next steps and sanctions
Manchester City are expected to be found guilty of most of the 115 charges. An appeal would follow within 14 days, with potential sanctions including fines, points deductions, transfer bans or expulsion.
PIP review to recommend changes to assessments and conditions
The DWP PIP review is expected to recommend broadening qualifying health conditions and changing how assessments reflect fluctuating conditions, with a final report due in November 2026.
Weight loss jab fake crackdown surges 684% as buyers warned
Monthly enforcement actions against illegal GLP-1 listings soared 684% between February and July 2026, with experts warning consumers' health could be at risk from counterfeit weight-loss pills and jabs.
Ofcom orders Openreach to withdraw broadband offer
Ofcom has ordered BT's Openreach to withdraw a discounted offer for new customers, saying it could harm competition from other broadband providers.
Ofcom orders Openreach to withdraw £9.50 offer
Ofcom has ordered BT's Openreach to withdraw its discounted full fibre offer for new customers, saying it was unfair and could harm competition.
UK homes urged to switch before landline switch-off
More than 637,000 copper landlines remain in ten UK cities, with London top at 235,934. The analogue network closes in January 2027.
Sky launches Full Fibre 1.6 Gbps broadband plan for UK homes
Sky has launched Full Fibre 1.6 Gbps broadband, offering downloads over 10 times faster than the UK average, available to 79% of homes from £38 per month.
Avanti West Coast to be nationalised after years of delays
Avanti West Coast will return to public ownership when its contract expires in March next year, with the Prime Minister saying 'enough is enough' over cancellations and delays.
Sky offers free £598 Samsung bundle with Galaxy phone deals
Sky Mobile is giving away a free Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Watch9 bundle worth up to £598 with five Galaxy S26 and foldable phones, including the S26+ and Z Flip 8.
£1.79 Home Bargains item softens hard towels in one wash
A £1.79 Home Bargains item, Dri-Pak Soda Crystals, is a natural alternative to fabric softener that softens, fluffs and boosts towel absorbency in one wash.
Avanti West Coast to be nationalised, Burnham announces
The Prime Minister has announced Avanti West Coast will be brought into public ownership in March, saying 'enough is enough' over the operator's performance.
Tech firms could earn social media ban exemption if platforms made safe
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says tech firms could earn an exemption to an incoming UK social media ban for under 16s if they make their platforms safe.
Microwave lemon hack: 5-minute cleaning trick households urged to try
A This Morning hack shows how microwaving halved lemons in water for five minutes loosens grime, making microwave cleaning effortless.
F1 race bans: Two ways drivers can be suspended after Norris call
Lando Norris called for race bans after the Azerbaijan GP crash. The FIA guidelines list two ways drivers can be suspended from the next race.
BBC boss wants news on Netflix in licence fee reform push
BBC director-general Matt Brittin says he wants BBC News on Netflix, YouTube and TikTok, and backs a household levy that could cost everyone less than the licence fee.
Man City guilty of 114 Premier League breaches
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules, three years after being charged, and now await potential punishment.
Emirates opens first UK signature lounge at Manchester Airport
Emirates has opened its first UK signature lounge at Manchester Airport Terminal 2, featuring luxury amenities, exclusive access for First and Business Class, and paid entry for others.
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