Fake Labubu dolls seized amid safety warnings 100 were seized during raids in London Fake Labubu dolls – tipped to be a best-selling toy this Christmas – have been seized amid warnings they could pose a potentially fatal choking hazard for young children. Trading Standards officers found the 100 counterfeit dolls, dubbed Lafufus, on sale
Morrisons reveals increased sales for the latest quarter Total sales rose 3.5 percent in the 13 weeks to July 27 Morrisons has revealed increased sales despite pressure from “rising inflation and challenging macroeconomic conditions” in the latest quarter. The UK’s fifth largest supermarket group revealed that total sales grew by 3.5% to £4 billion for
Neil Morrissey to star in stage version of A Christmas Carol He will play Jacob Marley at London’s Alexandra Palace from 21st of November Actor Neil Morrissey will star in the Mark Gatiss adaptation A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story this winter. The production will return to London’s Alexandra Palace for a third season in
Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to raping two women Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to raping two women. The 32-year-old is accused of five counts of rape against the two alleged victims, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences took place
At least 1,147 died from climate-driven heat in UK this summer At least 1,147 people in the UK died from climate change-driven heatwaves over this summer, leading scientists and epidemiologists have found. The UK saw its hottest summer on record this year, with experts saying extreme heat incidents were made more likely and intense by
UK inflation remains at 3.8% but food price rises accelerate for another month UK inflation remained unchanged last month but food and drink price rises have accelerated for the fifth month in a row, new official figures show. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was 3.8% in August, the same as July, the Office
Amazon announces above inflation pay rise for staff Some staff will receive a 5.9 per cent rise Online giant Amazon has announced an above inflation pay rise for its employees. From the end of the month the minimum starting pay will rise by 5.9% to £14.30-an-hour or by 5.5% to £15.30-an-hour depending on location. Annual
Talks due in bid to resolve dispute which led to London Underground strike Members of the RMT Union walked out last week Talks will be held on Wednesday in a bid to resolve a dispute which led to a strike on London Underground (LU) last week. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT)
Bank highlights commonalities used in romance scams Research was carried out by Lloyds Banking Group A jump in reports of over-55s being conned by romance scams has been recorded by a major bank, as it disclosed the most common jobs these criminals claim to be doing, and the most likely excuses they make for urgently
Famed Scottish actors call for action on pensioner poverty Five famed Scottish actors have called for government help to tackle pensioner poverty. Taggart star Alex Norton, 75, has been joined by James Cosmo, 77 – known for his roles in Braveheart and Game Of Thrones – Star Wars actor Denis Lawson, also 77, Benidorm actress