Business

A Dorset fish and chip shop says rising VAT, higher energy bills and international supply shocks linked to the war in Ukraine have pushed up the price of fish and chips. We explain the local claims, the wider cost pressures and what customers might expect next.

The RAC warns of an 11p fuel gap as many motorists skip price comparison tools. This guide explains why savings are missed and gives step-by-step tips to shop around.

Costco expanded its app so members can add any Visa to the Costco digital wallet for faster checkout at warehouses. Learn how it works, limits, and quick setup steps.

BBC analysis shows family package holidays to non-European hotspots such as Dubai and Egypt are cheaper this summer while European package prices climb. The BBC notes slower bookings and limited public price data; treat causal claims cautiously.

A major Australia telecoms outage disrupted train services and access to emergency numbers after servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were reported to have failed. Authorities say the cause remains under investigation.

Airbnb says its internal analysis flags nearly 6,000 properties thought to be social housing on short-term rental sites. The figure is an allegation and not independently verified.

A regulator has fined Virgin Media £28m after finding millions of customer calls were “likely mishandled”, saying some people were prevented from cancelling contracts and may be owed redress.

BBC reports John Lewis is considering service reductions that could put hundreds of jobs at risk if redundancy proposals are approved and implemented in the autumn.

A union has demanded a 28-hour week for Australian dock workers, saying staff are “in the crosshairs” of automation as AI trials run at ports. Talks with employers are expected in the coming weeks.