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Banking helpline nightmare for the 'befuddled'

Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts his frustrating ordeal with a bank helpline that mistakenly identified him as elderly and confused. A cautionary tale for anyone navigating automated customer service.

Charges withdrawn in Ballymena case that sparked riots

Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.

Banks face £16m hike in Financial Ombudsman fees

UK banks face an £86m Financial Ombudsman Service levy as Treasury reforms cost £8m. Motor finance cases to surge 300% under new crackdown. Discover how this affects financial services.

John Tottenham's Service: Grumpy Bookseller's Tale

John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.

France Revives National Service: UK Follow?

As France announces a new voluntary military service, Sky News Daily explores if the UK should reintroduce national service amid rising European security threats.

Major curbs to jury service unveiled by ministers

Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.

Populist-Proof Your Democracy: 7 Key Defences

Timothy Garton Ash reveals essential democratic safeguards against populist threats, from public broadcasting to electoral reform. Learn how to protect your freedoms before it's too late.

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