6 h. ago Former Newsnight presenter Adam Raphael, 87, moans at Tesla for not having any speed alert warnings as he is banned from driving for six months

Adam Raphael, 87, was clocked driving at 26mph in his £40,000 vehicle on the A205 in Richmond, southwest London, last January 21.

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30 h. ago Reform UK's deputy leader claims parents are 'using and abusing' free taxis for SEND children and warns 'unsustainable' spending will bankrupt local councils

Richard Tice warned 'unsustainable' spending on SEND provision is set to 'bankrupt' local councils as he called for changes.

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32 h. ago Cruel woman left pet husky dog chained to door by the neck and covered in faeces

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A woman has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after magistrates heard one of the worst cases of cruelty they had ever seen

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32 h. ago Trump’s war on Fed is ‘serious danger’ to world economy, says ECB head

Undermining independence of central bank will affect the US and other countries, says Christine LagardeBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s attempt to influence the US Federal Reserve could pose a “very serious danger” for the world economy, the head of the European Central Bank has warned.Christine Lagarde, the president of the ECB, said Trump undermining the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank would have an impact for the US and other countries. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Drivers face major update as HMRC rule change hits this month

HMRC is rolling out the new advisory fuel rates this month, with changes due to impact petrol, diesel and electric cars this month

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32 h. ago City analyst, 28, died days after his ADHD medication was increased as coroner calls on Labour to launch a review into drug

The new warning comes following the death of London banker and musician Jacob Wooderson, originally from Hereford.

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42 h. ago 'Bombarded with wizards': Residents are worried the magic of their street will be lost after road was 'secretly' transformed into set for new Harry Potter series

Springfield Gardens in the suburb of Upminster underwent a magical makeover in recent months to become young Harry's childhood home of Privet Drive. But not all locals are happy about it.

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3 d. ago £1,000 fine warning for drivers ahead of DVLA change next month

A wide variety of cars will face a major change next month, with some drivers at risk of facing a major fine

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4 d. ago iPhone price plummets to £249 ahead of iPhone 17 launch next month

New iPhones are coming next month, which has driven down the price of last year's model in favour of bargain hunters

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4 d. ago Veterinarian warns motorists with dogs 'to stop' or risk fine and driving ban

Travelling with your dog should be a joy - but one mistake could lead to never taking them in the car again

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4 d. ago Met Office issues expanded yellow weather warning for London and the south east as summer ends with three

The hottest summer on record has ended in a deluge as Britons battle a torrent of showers and are warned their homes could be at risk of flooding.

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5 d. ago Liz Truss warns there is ‘a reckoning coming’ for central banks, and backs Trump in Fed battle; US growth revised higher amid AI boom – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as former PM criticises Bank of England and claims UK faces ‘economic doom loop’People in the UK: how have you been affected by the rise in food prices?The FCA’s investigation into Drax comes five months after the company’s former top lobbyist accused it of “misleading the public, government and its regulator” over its sourcing of wood for biomass pellets.In a claim for unfair dismissal, Rowaa Ahmar, Drax’s former head of public affairs, said evidence suggested Drax was “unable to prove that it only sourced sustainable wood for its biomass, and that it was in fact using unsustainable wood”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Liz Truss warns there is ‘a reckoning coming’ for central banks, and backs Trump in battle with Fed – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as former PM criticises Bank of England and claims UK faces ‘economic doom loop’People in the UK: how have you been affected by the rise in food prices?The FCA’s investigation into Drax comes five months after the company’s former top lobbyist accused it of “misleading the public, government and its regulator” over its sourcing of wood for biomass pellets.In a claim for unfair dismissal, Rowaa Ahmar, Drax’s former head of public affairs, said evidence suggested Drax was “unable to prove that it only sourced sustainable wood for its biomass, and that it was in fact using unsustainable wood”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Lower your energy bills all year round by fixing simple errors many Brits make

A heating expert has warned that making a few simple mistakes during the warmer months could silently drive up your energy bills and set you up for costly problems when winter returns

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7 d. ago UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending

Parent groups of Primark and B&Q hit as analysts say jobs and inflation concerns could affect salesBusiness live – latest updatesFears that UK consumers will rein in spending in the second half of this year has knocked the values of some of Britain’s biggest retailers including the parent groups of Primark and B&Q, and DIY chain Wickes.The retailers’ share prices dropped on Tuesday morning after analysts at Deutsche Bank warned that retail spending could be hit by the cooling UK jobs market and easing growth in household income. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Premier Ford plans Ontario legislation banning scientific testing on 'pets' after issuing harsh warnings

Premier Ford plans Ontario legislation banning scientific testing on 'pets' after issuing harsh warnings  CBC

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8 d. ago Bank Holiday beachgoers are confronted with loud tannoys telling them NOT to go in polluted water at popular UK beach

Cullercoats Bay in North Tyneside would usually be packed with families enjoying the weather while cooling off in the North Sea.

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8 d. ago Hurricane Erin hurtles towards the UK: Warning over rip currents and 16ft waves as Bank Holiday crowds flock to beaches for 29C weather

Thousands of sun-seeking Brits are set to flock to beaches and beauty spots across the country today in what is set to be the hottest August Bank Holiday in six years.

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8 d. ago Met Office issues ‘take care’ warning to Brits visiting seaside over bank holiday

Temperatures across the UK are set to reach highs of 28C on bank holiday Monday

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9 d. ago Urgent warning to drivers not to fall for sneaky parking fine text that's actually a scam

Drivers across the UK are being warned to be careful this bank holiday weekend as a new scam involving fake parking fine texts is on the rise - here's how to make sure you don't fall foul

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