Sylvanian Families in legal battle over TikTok sex, drugs and murder videos
The toys’ owner is suing a TikTok creator who makes videos of them in adult storylines. Read More
Buy now, pay later affordability checks to come into force
Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility. Read More
China bets on Western theme parks to help boost spending
Eager to revive the economy, Beijing is turning to attractions like Lego and Harry Potter to increase tourism. Read More
Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England, Environment Agency says
Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded. Read More
Sub-postmistress conviction referred to appeal court
A Kent woman’s case is the first conviction linked to the Post Office Capture system to be referred. Read More
Defence firms ‘confident’ hundreds more jobs will come
The UK government is increasing spending on defence, but companies who supply military kit have yet to see any new contracts. Read More
UK’s most powerful supercomputer comes online
The Isambard-AI supercomputer is made fully operational as the government unveils fresh AI plans. Read More
Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned
Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017. Read More
UK jobs market weakens as unemployment rate rises
The official data shows wage growth has slowed while the number of vacancies continues to fall. Read More
Summer holiday club costs: ‘It’s the amount you’d spend going away’
Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children’s charity Corum finds. Read More