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Virgin Media Fined £28m for Blocking Customer Contract Cancellations

Virgin Media was fined a record £28m by Ofcom for deliberately obstructing customers from cancelling contracts between 2022 and 2024, involving call mishandling and poor customer service practices.

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Australian Dock Workers Demand 28-Hour Week Amid AI Expansion at Ports

Australian dock workers demand a 28-hour work week with no pay cuts amid DP World's AI and automation expansion, which threatens over 60% of jobs at major ports.

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Virgin Media Fined £28m for Blocking Customer Contract Cancellations

Virgin Media was fined £28m by Ofcom for deliberately mishandling millions of customer calls to prevent contract cancellations and switching to better deals.

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John Lewis Proposes Job Cuts as It Plans to End In-Store Money Exchange and Gift Wrapping

John Lewis plans to cut around 200 jobs by closing in-store money exchange and gift wrapping services due to declining demand and changing customer habits. The retailer is consulting on redundancies and aims to modernize services while supporting affected staff.

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23andMe Data Breach Victims to Receive $47M Compensation, Court Rules

A California court orders Chrome Holding to pay $46.75M to victims of the 2023 23andMe data breach affecting millions of users' genetic data.

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Australia Avoids Recession but Faces Weak Growth, Economists Warn

Economists say Australia will avoid recession despite weak growth ahead. Oil prices have eased due to Middle East de-escalation, but households face financial strain amid inflation and rising mortgage costs.

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Scottish AI Datacentre Project Faces Power Supply Challenges, Doubts Over Renewables

An £8.2bn AI datacentre in Lanarkshire, Scotland, faces significant challenges meeting its promise of being powered entirely by renewables, with government and developers privately acknowledging power supply issues despite public assurances.

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GB News Co-Owner Increases Fossil Fuel Investments Amid Climate Criticism

Sir Paul Marshall's hedge fund nearly tripled fossil fuel investments in Q1 2026 amid GB News' climate skepticism, drawing criticism from campaigners and scientists.

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UK Fish and Chip Shops Shift from Cod as Prices and Supply Challenges Rise

Fish and chip shops in the UK are reducing reliance on cod due to soaring prices and supply challenges, offering alternatives like hake, coley, and hoki to customers. Industry leaders note growing acceptance of these options amid sustainability and cost concerns.

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UK House Prices Rise in June for First Time Since Iran War Began

UK house prices rose 0.2% in June, the first increase since the Iran war began. Despite economic uncertainty, mortgage rates easing and regional variations show mixed growth across the UK.

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M&S Upgrades Fridges to Handle UK Heatwaves up to 45C Amid Climate Change

Marks & Spencer is upgrading refrigeration to handle UK heatwaves up to 45C amid rising temperatures, while also boosting security and updating fashion ranges.

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Thames Water Creditors Ready to Bid Despite Possible Nationalisation

Thames Water creditors remain committed to their £10bn rescue bid despite potential temporary nationalisation under incoming PM Andy Burnham.

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