2 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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57 h. ago The good news is, you’re owed a tax refund. The bad news? It’s a scam

170,000 fraudulent phone calls, texts and messages offering a refund, or threatening legal action over tax owed, were reported to HMRC up to July Tax calculations can be, well, taxing, so a message from HMRC saying that there’s been a mistake may not ring too many alarm bells. Some bring good news: you have overpaid and are owed a refund, but others claim you owe money. In both cases there’s an imminent deadline to act – sometimes with the threat of legal action, or penalties if you don’t.Scammers are taking advantage of people’s fears over bills to steal personal and banking information. Automated phone calls, and messages sent by text and email, typically tell you that you need to click on a link and log in to make a payment or claim a refund. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago What happened to Cillit Bang frontman Barry Scott? Star of the iconic cleaning adverts' real name and quirky new job are revealed after his brash alter

Famous for his catchphrase: 'Bang! And the dirt is gone,' his ads were known for their enthusiastic demonstrations of the brand's cleaning products.

Politics

3 d. ago US bars Palestinian leader Abbas from UN meeting to recognise state

Trump administration extends visa ban to include authority’s president

Politics

4 d. ago Chris Eubank Jr labels famous father 'hero' after 'estranged' admission

The boxing icon shared he still admires Chris Bank Sr after they recently reunited following years of not speaking

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4 d. ago Banker's fraud convictions over rate rigging 'could be unsafe', officials admit after Supreme Court defeat

The Serious Fraud Office has conceded several rate rigging convictions may be unsafe

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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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5 d. ago Family of woman who carried baby while brain dead give heartbreaking update on child

‘It's not getting any better day by day,’ Adriana Smith’s mother said of her grief in a recent interview

Society

6 d. ago Trainline ad banned after ‘misleading’ claims about its train ticket prices

The company’s TV and radio adverts breached broadcasting rules

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6 d. ago Stiliyan Petrov admits he faces Celtic board banishment should he dare to speak out

The Hoops blew their shot at the Champions League with two dismal displays against Kairat Almaty

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7 d. ago Donald Trump and RFK Jr could 'ban Covid vaccine in months' despite 'chaos' risk

Dr Aseem Malhotra, a British cardiologist, a close associate of Robert F Kennedy Jr, claims that the Trump administration is ready to ban the Covid vaccine even amid fears of "chaos"

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9 d. ago Where the philosophy of happiness meets rail replacement buses

The Man Who Pays His Way: The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the constant quest of Network Rail

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9 d. ago The Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard reveals why Rebel Wilson joined the band on stage and admits they only rehearsed an hour before

The musician, 40, left fans shocked when he welcomed the Australian actress, 45, on stage to sing a rendition of Gangsta's Paradise on Friday.

Politics

1 week ago Trains replace rail replacement buses in bank holiday weekend first from Birmingham New Street to International

Exclusive: Despite Network Rail warning of line closure, trains are running on the key intercity route

Politics

1 week ago Bank holiday travel advice issued as severe disruption expected for millions of drivers

The bank holiday weekend is on its way, and it is expected that over 15 million drivers will hit our roads. But there are steps we can take to avoid the motorway mayhem as much as possible

Economics

1 week ago Crowds boo during Tom Jones' headline gig in native Wales as he addresses controversial ban of his beloved 1968 track Delilah

The singer, 85, took to the stage to perform his greatest hits - including What's New Pussycat?, Sex Bomb, and I'm Growing Old as he opened the first of his two nights there.

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1 week ago Crowds boo during Tom Jones' headline gig in native Wales as he addresses controversial ban of his beloved 1968 track Delilah

The singer, 85, took to the stage to perform his greatest hits - including New Pussycat, Sex Bomb, and I'm Growing Old as he opened the first of his two nights there.

Politics

1 week ago US Justice department calls on Fed to sack governor Lisa Cook

Letter to central bank chair Jay Powell is latest escalation in Trump administration’s assault on the institution

Society

1 week ago Man, 47, admits murdering 'humble' restaurant owner, 37, by stabbing him to death in Lloyds bank

Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur (pictured) appeared at Derby Crown Court charged with the murder of Gurvinder Johal, who died after the stabbing in the branch in St Peter's Street, Derby on May 6.

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