Pat Hurley, ombudsman director at the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), said: “Over the past year alone, we’ve received hundreds of complaints about romance scams, often involving scammers deceiving victims and…
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Business
Holland & Barrett and British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff
by News Roomby News RoomThe Department for Business and Trade released a list of 491 employers that underpaid workers over several years.
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Community
Sienna Miller’s thatch-roofed countryside cottage for sale for £1.95m
by News Roomby News RoomThe Foxcatcher and American Sniper actress bought the house in 2008 and used it as a “sanctuary”
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Culture
Minister Urtasun avoids the war between Cervantes and the RAE: “I’m sorry for not giving bait” | Culture
by News Roomby News RoomThe Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, did not want to enter into the clash between the director of the Cervantes Institute, Luis García Montero, and that of the Royal Spanish…
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Society
A college cricket society has been suspended indefinitely over “human torture” initiation rites after one student’s “head was shoved into a toilet bowl”
by News Roomby News RoomA Russell Group university cricket association has been suspended indefinitely over its initiation rituals described as “human torture”. Cardiff University Men’s Cricket Association has been accused of shoving freshers’ heads…
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The tepid progress for the economy recently could prompt the Office for Budget Responsibility to downgrade its economic assessment.
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As the dark nights creep in, London is preparing for the scariest night of the year. From eerie light trails around Kew Gardens to a Nightmare on Berkeley Street, the…
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Business
Nick Jones to open his first London hotel since quitting as Soho House boss
by News Roomby News RoomThe 90 bedroom St Clement hotel will be above his deli and café Corner Shop 180 near Temple.
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Culture
ASSITEJ Spain, National Prize for Performing Arts for Children and Youth 2025 | Culture
by News Roomby News RoomThe International Association of Performing Arts for Children and Youth Spain (ASSITEJ) is the winner of the National Prize for Performing Arts for Children and Youth 2025. The jury has…
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Community
How to find an interior designer, builder and contractor to help create your dream home? Call in a matchmaker
by News Roomby News RoomRenovating? Stop trawling online — try an interiors matchmaking service instead