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How to register Power of Attorney if your town has been...
Widespread bank and building society closures in the UK have sparked concern for...
January 2024 pay dates for benefits, pensions and cost...
Benefit claimants and cost of living payment recipients are set to be paid from...
Retired nurse on ‘dwindling’ pension faced home repossession...
A retired nurse who was being threatened with a home repossession while struggling...
More high street bank branches will close in 2024 – full...
Bank customers are being warned about the pending flood of bank branch closures...
Most legacy banks don't give a stuff about their customers,...
I am not a fan of the banking sector – especially the legacy banks which have dominated...
10,000 homeowners at risk of becoming ‘mortgage prisoners’...
More than 10,000 homeowners are at risk of becoming mortgage “prisoners” amid a...
Savers could boost bank balance by £366 starting with just...
Savings challenges can give people the kickstart they need to get into the habit...
Common inheritance tax mistake can leave families ‘stung’...
Inheritance tax may affect less than four per cent of estates but more families...
Inheritance tax could be abolished in 2024 – how will you...
Inheritance tax (IHT) could be abolished in 2024 in the upcoming Spring Budget but...
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners at risk of missing...
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are at risk of missing out on a £299 tax-free...
Brexit Britain to soar past Germany as Eurozone faces recession...
The United Kingdom has been predicted to outpace Germany as the Eurozone faces the...
Ofgem price cap rises five per cent amid millions of UK...
Millions of households will be paying more for their gas and electricity now that...
Full list of best savings accounts of the week: Interest...
Experts are sharing the best savings account interest rates currently on offer ahead...
Failing to fix inheritance stealth tax but cutting rate...
Speculation is already mounting regarding what Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will announce,...
Mortgage repayments to rise by £1,800 for 1.5 million households...
Around 1.5 million homeowners are set to be slapped with mortgage repayment hikes...
Britons urged to take advantage of vital ‘tool’ which could...
Britons are being urged to use an important “tool” which could boost their pension...
Universal Credit claimants risk losing free prescriptions...
Universal Credit claimants could risk losing free prescriptions thanks to a new...
State pension triple lock in question as payment increases...
The future of the state pension triple lock has been put into question as payment...
How to check your tax code is right - does HMRC owe you...
With the New Year fast approaching, this week may provide an opportunity for some...
Pension savers could beat ‘ultimate stealth tax’ as Britons...
UK taxpayers may be able to cut their tax bill while boosting their pension pot.The...
Hundreds of people have won a Premium Bonds prize but NS&I...
Millions of Premium Bonds savers could be missing out on prizes worth tens of millions...
The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning
Tech firms have developed AI-powered sensors that can detect bacteria in food.
The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial...
The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating
New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.
Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel?
Hydrogen is being touted as a fuel for aircrafts, but handling it at airports will...
Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot
The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help...
'Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea'
A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb...
Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake...
The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential...
Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers
Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details...
Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past
Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital...
TikTok: US judge blocks Montana's ban citing free speech
Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come...
'Sued by my abuser for millions, I set up a social network...
The app that gives women a place to speak out about sexual harassment and other...
'Red gold': Why saffron production is dwindling in India
The spice saffron fetches huge sums of money, but is hard to grow and Indian production...
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring...
Why weather in games is getting more realistic
Dynamic weather is a rumoured feature in GTA 6. But what is it, and what does it...
How weather apps are trying to be more accurate
Forecasters are continuing to offer more real-time updates and personalised recommendations.
Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would...
Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks
Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds...
Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology
After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue...
GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak
Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it was...
UK porn watchers could have faces scanned
New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing...
Ex-Tesla employee casts doubt on car safety
A whistleblower believes the self-driving vehicle technology is not safe enough...
Sony debuts first PS5 controller for disabled gamers
The Access Controller is a 'highly customisable kit' of buttons, triggers and sticks,...
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang confident about AI safety
The president and chief executive of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI...
23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked
Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech...
Google claims new Gemini AI 'thinks more carefully'
Tech giant says Gemini will supercharge existing products, and take on market leader...
Bitcoin rally: Is El Salvador's Bitcoin bet paying off?
President Bukele is celebrating as his $120m Bitcoin reserve is finally in the black...
Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims
Facebook and Instagram are rife with child abuse, the New Mexico attorney general...
GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to...
Tom Petty's B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in...
The Game Awards 2023: How orchestra chief makes the famous...
The Game Awards' conductor talks creating a Games of the Year medley and the return...
The people creating digital clones of themselves
Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the...
ChatGPT tool could be abused by scammers and hackers
A cutting-edge tool from Open AI appears to be poorly moderated, allowing it to...
Facebook and Messenger to automatically encrypt messages
The Home Secretary James Cleverly says he's "incredibly disappointed" by Meta's...
Lego Fortnite: Gaming giant launches Minecraft rival
The new co-operative survival game mode sees players crafting items with Lego bricks.
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year
The Wonka star announces Baldur's Gate 3 has won Game of the Year at the popular...
Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharging
Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their...
The weird materials behind sustainable furniture
Seaweed, coffee bean shells and fungus are all being employed to cut the use of...
Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat
It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers...
Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better
Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still...
AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial...
The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement.
Microsoft's links with OpenAI to be examined by competition...
The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could...
The pro gamer who has to rely upon sound alone
How video games are continuing to become more accessible for people with impaired...
Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew...
The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner has now...
Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy...
The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer depicts the city's extremes - what does it tell us...
Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023
Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in...
TikTok Shop Indonesia to reopen after $1.5bn deal
In October, TikTok Shop shut down in Indonesia to comply with new rules in South...
Google loses monopoly case to Fortnite maker Epic Games
A jury found that the tech giant used illegal strategies to maintain its app store...
Could there be a gold rush for buried hydrogen?
Many see hydrogen as the green fuel of the future so underground deposits of the...
Virgin Media 'fastest wi-fi' advert banned by watchdog
Advertising regulator tells firm to withdraw "fastest wi-fi guarantee of any major...
E3: Once world's biggest gaming show permanently axed
The annual video game expo struggled to stay popular after gaming giants launched...
Controversial clothes hook spy cameras for sale on Amazon
The hidden devices remain available despite being at the centre of a US case against...
Facebook encryption risks children's safety, National Crime...
Signs of abuse will be missed because of the encryption of messages, the National...
MoD fined after email blunder risked Afghan interpreters'...
A mass email revealed details of more than 200 people who the UK was trying to help...
Etsy: Online marketplace lays off 11% of staff to cut costs
CEO Josh Silverman tells staff the cuts are needed as sales have been "essentially...
Name that whale! How AI aces animal spotting
Artificial intelligence helps people identify what animals they are looking at and...
Elon Musk's Tesla recalls two million cars in US over Autopilot...
It follows investigation into crashes which occurred when firm's Autopilot system...
Twitch revamps rules on sexual content
The Amazon-owned site, popular with gamers, says previous rules around nudity were...
Threads: Meta's rival to Elon Musk's X launches in EU
The platform is released five months after it debuted in the UK, US and other parts...
Ukraine war: How TikTok fakes pushed Russian lies to millions
The BBC uncovers a vast Russia-based network of fake TikTok accounts pushing disinformation...
Driverless car firm Cruise to cut 900 jobs
The move comes as the company faces an investigation by regulators into the safety...
TikTok faces watchdog probe after supplying inaccurate...
Ofcom had asked the viral video platform for information about its parental controls.
The secret sauce for Taiwan's chip superstardom
How an island that exported t-shirts and sugar turned into the world's largest silicon...
The Last of Us Online cancelled by developer Naughty Dog
An online game based on the PlayStation hit is officially halted by developer Naughty...
EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation
The EU says it is launching "formal enforcement proceedings" against the social...
Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy
A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules...
Green shipping corridors gaining momentum
Ports around the world are investing in green fuels to allow cargo ships to sail...
Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser
The ultra HD footage of Taters the cat was sent as the agency tries to improve space...
Digital landline switch paused for vulnerable people
UK phone providers such as BT and Virgin hold off making users upgrade after "serious...
Insomniac: Spider-Man 2 PlayStation studio victim of huge...
Details of Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game plus employee and company data appear...
AI cannot patent inventions, UK Supreme Court confirms
A technologist wanted his AI recognised as the inventor of a food container and...
Meta blocked access in Canada to news on Facebook and Instagram
Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech...
Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages...
MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael...
Social media platform X suffers global outages
Users were unable to view posts on the social media site for just over an hour.
Tech Trends 2024: AI and electric vehicle deals
From an AI slowdown to humanoid robots doing real work - tech trends to watch out...
Lapsus$: GTA 6 hacker handed indefinite hospital order
Judge says hacker remains a high risk through his skills and motivation to carry...
Using virtual reality to diagnose Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at University College London are investigating how the tech can help...
China to increase curbs on video gaming industry
New plans to restrict the online gaming industry in the country send shares in tech...
High-speed train company Hyperloop One shuts down
Based on an Elon Musk idea, with previous backing from Richard Branson, the firm...
Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026,...
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the technology will be rolled out "gradually".
'We want to let people know before floods hit them'
How artificial intelligence is being used to predict when and where flooding will...
