Ofgem data shows energy debt hits a record £4.4 billion as households struggle to pay
Business & Markets • a year ago
Regulator explores a Debt Relief Support Scheme and debt-matching to speed repayment, amid ongoing high living costs
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DFS Furniture returns to profit amid cost cuts and subdued demand
Business & Markets • a year ago
Upholstery retailer reports £32.9 million pre-tax profit for year to June 25, with revenue above £1 billion as it tightens costs and gains market share from Sofology.
UK regulator orders Ticketmaster to improve price information after Oasis tickets dispute
Business & Markets • a year ago
Competition and Markets Authority requires 24-hour advance pricing notices, clearer labeling and ongoing compliance over two years
Best Fans of 2025: MeacoFan 1056P Tops Roundup for Quiet, Flexible Performance
Business & Markets • a year ago
Daily Mail testers rate a range of models across budgets and use cases, led by the MeacoFan 1056P for overall balance of quiet operation and reach.
Labubu dolls dominate counterfeit toy seizures at UK border, prompting safety push
Business & Markets • a year ago
Authorities say Labubu toys account for the vast majority of seized fakes as campaigns warn parents of hidden hazards; more than 259,000 counterfeit toys worth over £3.5 million intercepted this year.
Labubu dolls dominate UK counterfeit toy seizures, with hundreds of thousands intercepted this year
Business & Markets • a year ago
Authorities warn of health risks as the Labubu craze fuels a broader crackdown on counterfeit toys; 259,812 fake toys seized worth more than £3.5 million, with Labubu units making up the vast majority.
Co-op posts half-year loss after cyber attack that hit data for all 6.5 million members
Business & Markets • a year ago
Six months to July 5, 2025, the group reports £75 million underlying pre-tax loss with an £80 million hit from a April breach that disrupted sales and operations
Strictly star Thomas Skinner's firm still owes £50,000 Covid loan
Business & Markets • a year ago
Bounce-back loan remains unpaid as the businessman publicizes pandemic-era turnover; Companies House has issued liquidation notices for the firm tied to Skinner, while his other businesses and public statements come under scrutiny.
Bungalows Shortage Shapes Housing Market as Downsizers Struggle to Find Right-Sized Homes
Business & Markets • a year ago
Data show bungalows have shrunk from 11% of new homes in 1990 to about 1% last year; campaigners call for more small, accessible housing to unlock mobility in the market.