4 h. ago Post Office systems go DOWN: Major outage hits customers at branches across Britain

People over the UK attempting to send out parcels this afternoon ran into trouble as systems crashed while they were in store.

Economics

5 h. ago Post Office issues 'sincere apology' after 'major outage' stops customers from sending parcels

The Post Office confirmed that the outage was not cyber-related

Economics

7 h. ago Fujitsu ‘kicking can down the road’ on compensation, says Post Office campaigner

The Government is being urged to stop awarding contracts to the Japanese tech giant.

Politics

8 h. ago Fitbit down: Major outage reported as hundreds of users complain

The popular health app is reportedly down for hundreds of users this afternoon - with many people taking to social media to complain

Politics

11 h. ago Renfrewshire village post office to close as chiefs look for new postmaster

The Post Office confirmed its services, situated within Keystore Express on Main Road, will close on Tuesday, August 5, following the resignation of the postmaster.

Politics

13 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson issues apology as he shares worrying update on Diddly Squat

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson was forced to go solo at a recent event

Politics

14 h. ago Naga Munchetty issues apology to BBC Breakfast viewers saying 'we're having issues'

BBC Breakfast had a slight technical glitch during the latest live broadcast, which did not go unnoticed by hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty.

Politics

57 h. ago Defence secretary issues apology over MoD data breach which put thousands of lives at risk

Defence secretary John Healey has offered a "sincere apology” following a data breach that put the lives of nearly 100,000 Afghans at risk of being killed by the Taliban.

Society

62 h. ago Good Morning Britain star fights back tears as they issue apology

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins was left fighting back tears on the ITV show during Tuesday's instalment.

Politics

3 d. ago Gianni Infantino, Donald Trump and how Fifa went full Maga at the Club World Cup

After the bizarre spectacle of Gianni Infantino’s Club World Cup final being hijacked by Donald Trump, football has officially entered its post-truth era

Politics

3 d. ago Is Virgin Media down? Broadband customers report loss of internet in major outage

Hundreds of Virgin Media customers have flagged issues with their internet connection with the website Downdetector.co.uk

Economics

3 d. ago Post Office could hand ownership to employees amid review into its future

The Department for Business and Trade launched a new green paper on Monday alongside a three-month consultation over the organisation’s future.

Society

4 d. ago The Guardian view on private prosecutions: access to justice should not depend on people’s ability to pay | Editorial

An option that should provide a safety valve when the state falls short appears to be increasingly a tool for businesses – sometimes to draconian effectIn England and Wales, anyone can take a suspected criminal to court. Private criminal prosecutions, which can be initiated by individuals, companies or charities, can give people a shot at justice. They can also be open to abuse. The Post Office brought 918 successful private prosecutions against its employees to protect its own commercial interests – at a shocking human cost laid bare by an official report last week. Rail companies take the draconian measure of prosecuting people for mistakenly buying the incorrect ticket: in 2023, a woman received a criminal record for erroneously using her railcard to save a total of £1.60.In the context of a depleted justice budget, these prosecutions appear especially dystopian, allowing the wealthy to pay for their day in court. No official record exists for the number now taking place, though&...

Economics

4 d. ago Son of Scots Post Office victim who died penniless vows to continue fight for justice

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Daryl Wallace said his mum Fiona McGowan's death won't be in vain and welcomed recommendations that close family receive compensation for their suffering.

Events

5 d. ago Elon Musk’s AI firm apologizes after chatbot Grok praises Hitler

xAI’s lengthy apology for antisemitic remarks says they ‘apologize for the horrific behavior many experienced’Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has issued an apology after its chatbot Grok made a slew of antisemitic and Adolf Hitler-praising comments earlier this week on X.On Saturday, xAI released a lengthy apology in which it said: “First off, we deeply apologize for the horrific behavior that many experienced.” Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago 'Vicious' psycho seagulls attack posties as rounds stopped and people forced to collect

Locals have been asked to pick up post from delivery office as post workers swerve the violent gulls

Events

5 d. ago Voices: Why is Fujitsu still winning government contracts in the wake of the Post Office scandal?

Before the Horizon IT system was found to be deficient, some victims were financially ruined, some imprisoned – and some took their own lives. Yet in the last year, Fujitsu still picked up more than 20 contracts worth nearly £800m. What sort of ‘justice’ is this, asks James Moore

Politics

6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks issues apology to Jowita Przystal months after show

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks was partnered with Jowita Przystal on Strictly Come Dancing last year and the pair have remained close friends

Culture

6 d. ago Anker recalls 'several' power banks sold globally over manufacturing concern

Customers have been urged to stop using affected models "immediately."

Economics

6 d. ago Voices: I’m a Post Office scandal victim – the only reason I didn’t kill myself in prison was my unborn child

An official inquiry has found that the Horizon scandal may have led to more than 13 suicides. Former subpostmistress Seema Misra says she came close to being one of them

Events