Tuesday, May 5, 2026

'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'

Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election

India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month's worth of meals over a weekend to save money.

Monday, May 4, 2026

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says

Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

Friday, May 1, 2026

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases

The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.