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Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Buy now or wait and hope? Families face gamble on heating oil

The price of heating oil has almost doubled in 12 months following the conflict in the Middle East.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Social supermarket reports hundreds of sign-ups

Dartford Larder members pay £4.50 each week for items including unlimited fruit and vegetables.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham

The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?

AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone

Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

What a historic summer box office reveals about massive shifts in the theatrical industry

The domestic box office posted a record-breaking summer movie season, which was bolstered by an extra week of ticket sales and higher-priced premium screenings.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary

Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

LA Rams President Kevin Demoff touts Australia push ahead of historic NFL game

The Rams spent five years building their brand in Australia. This week, Los Angeles will face San Francisco in the NFL’s first regular-season game Down Under.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Share Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%

The supplier said the industry has faced "exceptional volatility" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher

A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

'We were target of sinister heating oil theft and want to warn others'

A charity is warning about the risk of home heating oil thefts after falling victim to the crime.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the earth with £14k

Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist

Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goods

It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes as Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

More flight delays expected after hundreds cancelled by air traffic control glitch

Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why

For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.


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