44 h. ago UK house sales were 8% higher in November than a year earlier – HMRC figures

Some housing market experts are expecting a rebound in early 2026 as some house hunters put decisions on hold at the end of last year.

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47 h. ago Lloyds Bank clarifies rules for Google Pay users and adds 'we may restrict payments'

Customers can set up Google Pay through the Lloyds banking app

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67 h. ago Lloyds Bank customers with three accounts urged to do £250 check

Some customers may not realise they qualify for the Lloyds payment

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3 d. ago Lloyds Bank tells customers to check their old statements over £250 payments

The qualifying rules for the Lloyds bonus payment are quite specific

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3 d. ago Lloyds Bank urges customers to check for two words on your account statement

The bank is offering bonus payments to some customers

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4 d. ago People 'staggered' by difference small and easy changes to homes can make

One Reddit user posted about a few cheap additions they'd made to their home which had made it "quieter and calmer", and asked others for their suggestions for other things they could do.

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4 d. ago Lloyds Bank handing out £250 for free to customers from today in 'best ever' deal

The high-street bank is offering a major cash boost for those looking to take control of their finances in the new year

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5 d. ago Elon Musk’s Grok AI is used to digitally undress images of women and children

The degrading pictures are being posted to X despite the platform pledging to suspend people who generate themDegrading images of children and women with their clothes digitally removed by Grok AI continue to be shared on Elon Musk’s X, despite the platform’s commitment to suspend users who generate them.After days of concern over use of the chatbot to alter photographs to create sexualised pictures of real women and children stripped to their underwear without their consent, the UK’s communication’s watchdog, Ofcom, said on Monday that it had made “urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK”. Ofcom added that it would assess whether an investigation is necessary based on the company’s response. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Grok AI still being used to digitally undress women and children despite suspension pledge

Degrading pictures being posted on Elon Musk’s site despite the platform pledging to suspend people who generate themDegrading images of children and women with their clothes digitally removed by Grok AI continue to be shared on Elon Musk’s X, despite the platform’s commitment to suspend users who generate them.After days of concern over use of the chatbot to alter photographs to create sexualised pictures of real women and children stripped to their underwear without their consent, the UK’s communication’s watchdog, Ofcom, said on Monday that it had made “urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK”. Ofcom added that it would assess whether an investigation is necessary based on the company’s response. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Digital wallet fraud: how your bank card can be stolen without it leaving your wallet

Fraudsters use phishing to steal card details, which fund a spending spree using Apple Pay or Google PayYou get a call from your bank and the informed voice asks to you to confirm the personal details they have on file, which you do. You are then asked whether you bought something at an electrical retailer recently for £120 and spent £235 in Birmingham, but neither transaction rings true.The caller tells you they have blocked the payments but they must now secure your account, and say they will send you a notification to approve, or a code to pass on to them. You feel under pressure to protect your money, so you do what is asked. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Surprise Gmail update may soon change your email inbox for good

Google appears to be rolling out a major change that will let Gmail users change their email address for the very first time.

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1 week ago Full list of UK areas where house prices are rising the most

New data from Lloyds Bank shows the regions and towns that have seen house prices surge the most

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2 w. ago Bank reveals biggest purchase scam trends of 2025 and what to beware of in 2026

Some pandemic-related scams, such as bogus offers of hot tubs, have fallen, Lloyds’ customer reports data indicates.

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3 w. ago Trump latest: Hegseth announces $1776 ‘warrior dividend’ as Internet decimates president’s frustrated holiday address

Hegseth announced that the dividends will be sent ‘in the coming days’ as social media users react to Trump’s primetime address

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3 w. ago Donald Trump sparks health concerns after 'rambling' and 'manic' mystery announcement

A cardiac expert said watching Trump's accelerated address "seriously concerned" him while social media users raised concerns about Trump's cognitive decline as he rambled on for 20 minutes

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3 w. ago HMRC clarifies different tax refund rules as it depends on where you live

A taxpayer asked for help as they wanted to claim back some cash

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3 w. ago Lloyds Bank giving £200 to these customers who act by tomorrow

Some people may get the cash before Christmas

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3 w. ago Lloyds Bank issuing £200 payments but you need to act quickly

The Lloyds offer is about to end

Economics

4 w. ago Now experts warn weight loss jab users about superflu! Slimmers urged to know what to do if struck down with the virus

Weight loss jab users face an added hurdle when it comes to protecting themselves against the flu , a leading pharmacist has warned.

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