Royal Marines and soldiers settle MoD asbestos claim
A group of 256 Royal Marines and soldiers, who claimed the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had “knowingly” exposed them to asbestos, have settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.…
UK business hit by ‘daylight robbery’ 1500% price hike for invoicing software
Customers have shared their outrage after an app used by many businesses to track timesheets and produce invoices hiked bills by as much as 1500%, with one person calling it…
Emma Barnett reveals she ‘had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have’
BBC presenter Emma Barnett has revealed she had a hysterectomy and surgery for endometriosis days before a documentary she made about the condition was broadcast. Barnett, 41, returned to Radio…
Rare Suffragette Christmas card from 1910 found at roadshow
A rare Suffragette Christmas card from around 1910 has been discovered at a vintage roadshow. The card, found in Mold, Flintshire, and which comes from the height of the campaign…
Farm defends Titanic-themed ride after backlash
The owners of a Titanic-themed ride have defended it after criticism it disrespected those who died in the 1912 disaster. More than 1,500 people drowned when the ship struck an…
Anger and fear over ‘dangerous’ illegal e-motorbike riders
Riders on powerful electric motorbikes are intimidating pedestrians, damaging property and putting people at risk by riding dangerously through towns and villages, communities have warned. Residents have described riders performing…
Tice defends suspension of Reform UK activist over Farage criticism
Reform UK’s deputy leader has defended the party’s suspension of a senior activist who criticised Nigel Farage, saying internal disagreements should be kept “behind closed doors”. Richard Tice, who is…
September 2026 benefit and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not Heading into September, the cost of living remains at the forefront of many people’s minds across the UK.…
Reform suspends councillor charged over grossly offensive social media post about Nigerians
Gibbins is due in court on Friday after being charged over his offensive social media comment Reform has suspended a councillor pending the outcome of legal proceedings after he was…
Boohoo fined €2.3m by French watchdog over deceptive discounts
The British online fashion seller Boohoo has been fined €2.3m (£2m) by France’s consumer watchdog for deceptive practices such as offering fake discounts. The Manchester-based firm, whose parent company renamed…