A recent advertisement by Nationwide, featuring actor Dominic West, has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) as it contained misleading information. The ad claimed that the building society was not closing any of its branches, which the ASA found to be untrue. In fact, Nationwide had closed a number of branches in the… Continue reading Nationwide's Dominic West advert banned by watchdog
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Interest rate rigging appeal must go to top court, say politicians
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, two former bankers who were jailed for their involvement in rigging interest rates, are set to have their appeal heard by the Supreme Court. The two men were among 37 City traders found guilty of manipulating rate benchmarks Libor and Euribor. Hayes and Palombo had their conviction appeals dismissed last… Continue reading Interest rate rigging appeal must go to top court, say politicians
Katie Price low calorie diet advert for Skinny Food banned
Former glamour model Katie Price has had an advert for The Skinny Food Co banned by the UK advertising watchdog for promoting a diet that contained only 755 calories. The NHS recommends a daily calorie intake of 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men. In her Instagram reel for the food company, Price detailed her… Continue reading Katie Price low calorie diet advert for Skinny Food banned
Newspaper headlines: Israel's 'tragic' error and Labour 'pro-building' bid
The death of several foreign aid workers in an Israeli air strike in Gaza has graced many UK front pages. The humanitarian crisis affecting the territory could worsen after aid organisations paused operations following the World Central Kitchen (WCK) staff’s deaths. Three Britons were among those killed. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has asked for… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Israel's 'tragic' error and Labour 'pro-building' bid
Easter: Businesses out of pocket after bank holiday rain
The Easter holiday season is a boom time for the Welsh tourism business. However, this year, heavy rain has had a devastating impact with some firms having to close completely due to the bad weather while others have been forced to partially shut down because of the flooding. After a very wet March, parts of… Continue reading Easter: Businesses out of pocket after bank holiday rain
London River Thames section is 'worst place' for sewage
A water campaign group has alleged that the London segment of the River Thames is suffering the impact of sewage disposal. The assertion comes after crew members of the University of Oxford’s rowing team criticised sewage levels in the waterway. Several team members became ill before the annual Boat Race against the Cambridge University team.… Continue reading London River Thames section is 'worst place' for sewage
Derry march: Politicians condemn disorder after Creggan parade
Londonderry politicians have spoken out about violence in the aftermath of an unauthorised dissident republican parade in Creggan on Easter Monday. Police declared the march illegal and said that around a dozen men marched in paramilitary-style uniforms. Belfast Live journalist Niall Deeney was targeted with a petrol bomb that exploded at his feet, but he… Continue reading Derry march: Politicians condemn disorder after Creggan parade
Jack O'Sullivan: Parents say every day without missing son is like 'hell'
The O’Sullivan family is living in agony since their son Jack disappeared after attending a house party in Bristol on March 2. Jack, a 23-year-old student, hasn’t been seen or heard from by his family since that night. His parents, Catherine and Alan, are urging anyone who was in Hotwells on that date to come… Continue reading Jack O'Sullivan: Parents say every day without missing son is like 'hell'
JK Rowling hate law posts not criminal, police say
JK Rowling’s recent social media comments regarding Scotland’s new hate crime law have received complaints, but police have confirmed that they are not being treated as criminal. The Harry Potter author faced backlash for describing several transgender women as men, including convicted prisoners, trans activists, and other public figures. Scotland’s new law introduces a new… Continue reading JK Rowling hate law posts not criminal, police say
Three British aid workers for World Central Kitchen killed in Gaza
The death toll in Gaza has risen to seven, including three British aid workers, following an Israeli air strike on an aid convoy that was leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse. The charity in question, World Central Kitchen (WCK), had provided more than 100 tons of humanitarian aid. Other victims were Australian, Polish, Palestinian and a… Continue reading Three British aid workers for World Central Kitchen killed in Gaza