Some people have still not received payments into their bank accounts, including their wages, after multiple high street banks were hit by technical issues on Friday. People may need payments that have not arrived in their accounts to be resent, despite the glitches being fixed, one bank said. Barclays, HSBC,Continue Reading
Some 6.1 million households are still struggling to pay their energy bills, despite dropping prices, according to figures. Latest energy debt figures from Ofgem show levels now stand at a record £3.1 billion. National Debtline said its findings suggested 6.1 million people were struggling to pay their energy bills. WhileContinue Reading
Nurseries and garden centres in Britain and Europe are raising alarms over the inefficiencies of new post-Brexit border posts, which are causing delays, damage, and significant extra costs for plant importers. The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA), representing 1,400 UK garden retailers and growers, along with several European trade bodies, hasContinue Reading
The boss of UK high street health and beauty chain Boots has announced plans to stand down after six years in the top job. Managing director Sebastian James has handed in his notice to take up a role in the healthcare sector. Boots, which is owned by US-listed giant WalgreensContinue Reading
Vast salt caverns designed for hydrogen storage are set to be excavated beneath Britain’s largest former naval base, Portland Harbour in Dorset, as part of a strategic plan to bolster the country’s energy security. The project involves creating 19 caverns, each the size of St Paul’s Cathedral, which will storeContinue Reading
Soccer is a fantastic game that provides an exciting journey of passion, emotions, and fun for fans globally. Arguably the most popular sport, it unites people of different tribes, languages, and countries. The 90-minute soccer game also allows pundits to place bets and stand a chance of winning fantastic prizes,Continue Reading
Firefighters are urging the next government to prepare the country for the impact of rising temperatures following this week’s heatwave. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said there had been wildfires across much of the country, warning that the fire and rescue service was “fragmented, overstretched and chronically underfunded.” The unionContinue Reading
Hotel giant Travelodge has launched a recruitment drive to fill more than 300 jobs across its business. The company, which operates more than 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, employing some 13,000 people, is looking to hire full- and part-time employees. The jobs include hotel managers, bar staff,Continue Reading
Three is likely to miss its rural broadband coverage targets as the deadline to address mobile signal “not spots” looms. Mobile network operators have until July to extend their coverage to encompass 88% of the UK’s landmass, the initial goal of a £1bn government initiative. While Vodafone has confirmed itContinue Reading
Labour politicians are calling on Tata Steel to refrain from making irreversible decisions before next week’s general election. The Indian company recently announced it plans to expedite the shutdown of blast furnaces at its Port Talbot plant due to impending industrial action. As Britain’s largest steel producer, Tata Steel hasContinue Reading
