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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.
Mars Petcare issued a voluntary recall for two 13.2-oz Pedigree High Protein Chicken & Duck lot codes after the cans were allegedly diverted and may contain sharp metal or plastic. Do not feed affected cans; contact Pedigree for a replacement.
The financial regulator told the BBC some of the UK’s largest banks have been failing vulnerable customers. We summarise the allegation, why it matters and clear steps for people who need help.
BBC reporting highlights a growing practice of marking breakups with a “divorce ring” — new or repurposed engagement rings often worn on the middle finger as a visible statement.
Local volunteers collected surplus food from Silverstone after the Grand Prix, bringing produce to a Towcester community larder to reduce waste and support residents.
