4 h. ago Rachel Reeves faces calls to quit after watchdog contradicts her £30bn ‘black hole’ warning

The Chancellor faces cross-party anger after revelations that the UK’s supposed £30bn fiscal gap was actually just £2.5bn, fuelling claims she misled voters to justify tax rises

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24 h. ago After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys

Advocates are fighting against the $16.7bn global smart-toy market, decrying surveillance and a lack of regulationAs the holiday season looms into view with Black Friday, one category on people’s gift lists is causing increasing concern: products with artificial intelligence.The development has raised new concerns about the dangers smart toys could pose to children, as consumer advocacy groups say AI could harm kids’ safety and development. The trend has prompted calls for increased testing of such products and governmental oversight. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Families keep missing their flights because children's teddy bears go missing

Almost one in five families have missed a flight or delayed a journey because of a lost children's teddy bear, new research has discovered

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2 d. ago Treasury watchdog raises new doubts over Labour's plan to tackle Channel small boats crisis, warning huge asylum hotel bill could leave Home Office with £1.4billion shortfall

According to the leaked report, it suggested that demand for asylum accommodation has grown and 'is now expected to cost £15.3 billion over the next 10 years'.

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5 d. ago Are you listening 'free gear Keir'? Commons sleaze watchdog urges MPs to stop taking freebies warning it undermines 'trust'

Daniel Greenberg, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, urged politicians to 'constantly benchmark' their actions against how they will be viewed by the public.

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8 d. ago Watchdog issues urgent warning over ‘golden ticket’ notes promising to wipe your mortgage

MORTGAGE holders are being warned about online notes that act like a "golden ticket" to wipe debts. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says these notes are worthless and could make financial problems worse. Some claims are being made on social media and YouTube that borrowers can avoid paying their mortgage by sending their lender a...

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1 week ago Kids' AI teddy bear dishes out advice on sex fetishes and where to find knives

Researchers found the bear could tell them about spanking, role play and even taking on the role of an animal in the bedroom - making it a less than ideal Christmas present

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1 week ago Savvy winter deal sees Dunelm 'heavenly' teddy bear throw cut to less than £5

The furry Dunelm throw is large in size and available in lots of different colours

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3 w. ago Sarah Ferguson's huge fine for 'packing 51 pieces of excess luggage' – including £515 teddy

The former Duchess of York was known for her lavish spending and that included spending an astonishing £515 on a teddy bear – despite not technically being able to fly it home

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3 w. ago Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choke risk

Australian consumer watchdog’s safety warning says counterfeit dolls – called Lafufus – can have wrong number of teeth and ears that are too wideFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDoes your Labubu have exactly nine teeth? Are its ears narrow? Or do its body parts – eyes, feet and hands – detach from its grimacing face?The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a warning to fans of the it-dolls, stating that a burgeoning market of counterfeit Labubus could pose safety risks to young children.Counterfeit items could have small detachable parts like eyes, feet or hands.Lafufu’s could have poor stitching or use cheap fabrics.Authentic Labubus have exactly nine teeth. Fake items could have ears that are too wide.Counterfeits are often sold at much lower prices. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choking risk

Australian consumer watchdog’s safety warning says counterfeit dolls – called Lafufus – can have wrong number of teeth and ears that are too wideFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDoes your Labubu have exactly nine teeth? Are its ears narrow? Or do its body parts – eyes, feet and hands – detach from its grimacing face?The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a warning to fans of the it-dolls, stating that a burgeoning market of counterfeit Labubus could pose safety risks to young children.Counterfeit items could have small detachable parts like eyes, feet or hands.Lafufu’s could have poor stitching or use cheap fabrics.Authentic Labubus have exactly nine teeth. Fake items could have ears that are too wide.Counterfeits are often sold at much lower prices. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dunelm shoppers urge families to 'get two' £10 teddy bear throws as they're 'so soft and cuddly'

"So soft and cuddly, this throw is gorgeous. The quality is lovely and it has washed beautifully retaining its luxurious appearance"

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3 w. ago Ministers were warned of errors at jail that released sex offender by mistake

Chaotic release procedures at HMP Chelmsford were flagged to the prisons minister last yearMinisters were warned by a watchdog that prisoners were “falling through the cracks” of chaotic release procedures at the jail that mistakenly freed a convicted child sex offender.An annual report on HMP Chelmsford uncovered “a litany of issues and errors” including “a mix-up of release dates” when letting out a vulnerable prisoner. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Retail traders being pushed into risky ‘professional’ bets, UK watchdog warns

‘Contract for difference’ providers using high-pressure sales techniques to persuade clients to abandon protections, FCA says

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