Do I have to let a TV licence officer into my home if they knock at my door?
The cost of a TV Licence has risen this year with many refusing to pay for it - do you legally have to let a TV Licence officer into your home?
Boohoo should get shareholder approval before disposals, says Frasers
Frasers Group published an open letter on Wednesday in which it urged the board of Boohoo not to dispose of any assets without prior shareholder approval.
Mapped - the 21 huge wind turbines coming to Greater Manchester
The map shows exactly where the new turbines would be built on the moorlands
Carnival Cruise and Royal Caribbean share new hurricane warnings
While most of the nation was distracted by the election, Tropical Storm Rafael grew into Hurricane Rafael.
If Netflix Gives Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ an Exclusive IMAX Release, It Risks Annoying Everyone Else
A report that Netflix is in talks to release Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' film exclusively in IMAX theaters comes with some big risks involved.
My £40,000 caravan nightmare - don't make same mistake I did
Lynda Newman, 66, bought a mobile home (pictured) for £76,000 at Seal Bay Resort, Selsey, in 2022, hoping it would become a safe haven following a stressful divorce.
Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?
DARPA helps drives technological progress in the US forward. If the EU wants to create a similar agency, key changes will be needed.
Prison guard challenges sacking for going AWOL
A prison officer who went AWOL to fight in the Ukrainian Foreign Legion was sacked after a senior official saw him give a TV interview from his hospital bed when he was severely wounded in action.
Why Carnival, Royal Caribbean will skip a popular event
An episode of "The Simpsons" shows a poster for Mike Tyson versus Secretariat, the famous racehorse. Dubbed "Slaughter in the Water," the fight was pitched as being held in international waters.
Neoliberal policies led to increased hunger, poverty, economist Utsa Patnaik says
Economist Utsa Patnaik criticizes neoliberal policies for increasing poverty and malnutrition in India, advocating for research-based alternatives.
Advantage real estate buyers
I’ve been asked what is happening in the real estate market with increasing frequency in the last few months.
Carnival Cruise Line raises key dining price once again
Carnival Cruise Line massively overhauled its main dining room menu in 2023 under the guidance of Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse.
How to tell the difference between allergies and being sick?
How do you know when it's time to pop an antihistamine and soldier on to work or school, or raise a white flag and take a much-needed sick day.
Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister
Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.
New Zealand AI tech company MindHive partners with Brazilian beef giant JBS
MindHive was started in 2011, but soon pivoted to using AI to detect blemishes and grade the quality of hides at leather tanneries.
Employers hold sway in immigration bureaucracy
Prioritizing unique and more educated applicants for temporary work visas, employers play a central but understudied role in the U.S. immigration bureaucracy, with implications for careers and American ...
Cost of Living: Keep warm and save big by avoiding 10 common heating mistakes this winter
As people start turning their heating systems back on, households across Ireland are expected to need help with getting their heating and hot water systems back up and running in the coming weeks.
Ill man bought a caravan for £33k with savings: One year on worth £7k
John Goodyear (pictured) used his life savings to buy a caravan from Ribble Valley Country and Leisure Park before his death from cancer in 2018.
Developer fined £485k for turning three flats into seven apartments
Director Sheikh Behaeddin Adil and HAAB Development Limited constructed the flats in the Queen's Park Estate Conservation Area without consent.
BNZ sustains near record profits
The bank made $1.506 billion last year.
New Zealand AI tech company breaks into Brazilian beef market
MindHive Global was started in 2011, but soon pivoted to using AI to detect blemishes and grade the quality of hides at leather tanneries.
Businesses suffer losses from closure of Lebombo border
The closure of the Lebombo border – a major economic trade route between SA and Mozambique – is starting to hit local businesses, with some having to let go of their employees temporarily.
Paralympian leads effort to improve travel for disabled people
The new taskforce will work to make flying accessible for all "from booking to baggage claim".
Country’s largest solar farm prepares to power up, as green waste piles up
A large Canterbury solar farm is gearing up to increase the power output in the district, but it's also creating a massive jump in green waste.
Super-rich Indian families join Ambanis in setting up family offices in Singapore
(ANN/The Straits Times) SINGAPORE – A new cohort of young, successful Indian business elites are joining the Ambanis, the family behind Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, in setting up their family offices in Singapore to preserve and grow their wealth. The Ambanis, one of India’s wealthiest and most influential families, set up a family office here in 2022. Many of these families come from humble beginnings and now want to ensure their prosperity is passed down to the next generation, along with the values that helped grow it. 
Thursday newspaper round-up: Scams, second-hand car sales, AstraZeneca
Companies could face fines of up to $50m for failing to prevent scams and may be forced to compensate victims under new laws the Albanese government says would give Australians the strongest anti-scammer protection in the world. The government will introduce legislation to federal parliament on Thursday to establish its long-awaited “scams prevention framework”. – Guardian
Taylor Wimpey on track for FY, Sainsbury's sales growth accelerates
London open The FTSE 100 was called to open up around 10 points.
DWP: Universal Credit claimants must urgently check £1,200 bonus eligibility - or risk missing out
The scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a 50p bonus for every £1 saved over four years, up to a maximum bonus of £1,200.
Pensioner loses everything on Banxso
The investment platform under scrutiny since April has had its license suspended.
People who claim Universal Credit urged to double-check for £1,200 bonus
Time is running out to secure the payments from the DWP, in the form of the Help to sabe scheme.
Truworths slumps after tepid trade update
Retail sales in the Africa segment up by a 'disappointing' 0.2%, the group says.
Everyone with a BT account warned their bills are set to increase
BT bosses say they will be making cost savings and looking at price inreases
Should Britain rejoin the EU?
A petition to rejoin the EU has been signed by over 10,000 people
Sondrel IP available for licensing
Sondrel has put up its in-house IP for licensing.
King Charles 'could evict Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge' over worrying photos
New photos of the Royal Lodge in Windsor show the property's exterior walls looking in need of some TLC, with visible mould, patchy repair work and structural cracks
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