Pension Error Forces Retiree to Repay £25,000
A retired UK civil servant must repay over £25,000 after a pension scheme miscalculation. Discover the implications for public sector retirees and how to check your pension.
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Pete Hegseth's 'Franklin the Turtle' Gaffe Causes Stir
Fox News host Pete Hegseth's bizarre claim about Benjamin Franklin inventing a turtle character has ignited widespread mockery and a debate on historical knowledge. Discover the full story and fallout here.
12 more prisoners released in error, two at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in England and Wales since November, with two still at large. He insists the trend is downwards.
Two mistakenly freed prisoners remain at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 more prisoners were mistakenly released in a month, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system failure.
12 more prisoners mistakenly freed, two at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits 12 further erroneous prisoner releases since November, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system fiasco.
Two violent prisoners mistakenly released still on run
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals two prisoners mistakenly freed remain at large, as 91 erroneous releases occurred between April and October. Follow for latest UK justice news.
46,000 drivers wrongly fined for ULEZ charges
Transport for London has overturned over 46,000 fines issued to drivers of compliant vehicles in the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Discover how DVLA data errors led to the penalties and what to do if you're affected.
OBR report leaked twice due to staff technical errors
The OBR's fiscal report was leaked before the Budget due to technical errors, marking its 'worst failure' in 15 years. The watchdog pledges major changes to its publication process.
Fire at BBC Scotland HQ forces evacuation and off-air shows
A fire at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters forced a full evacuation and took BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast off air. Presenters describe the scene as emergency services responded. Read the latest.
Elderly left in cold by faulty energy meter and poor service
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
£100 parking fine after machine error during dad's cancer
Matt Browne shares his distressing battle with a parking firm after a ticket machine error led to a £100 fine while buying slippers for his dying father. Read his full story.
79-year-old widow chased for 2p energy debt
A 79-year-old disabled widow from Dudley was pursued for a 2p debt due to a computer error, threatening her credit rating and causing immense stress. Discover how the situation was resolved.
FCA investigates WH Smith accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith's accounting blunder that wiped £600m off market value. Read the latest on the retailer's strategic shift.
Council error leads to minister's tax underpayment
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1,500 in council tax after Westminster Council administrative error. Full payment now made. Read the full story.
BBC board member resigns, criticises governance
BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns early, citing governance failures following high-level departures. Get the latest on this developing story.
Bereavement penalty hits insurance and HMRC victims
Widows reveal shocking bereavement penalty practices by insurers and HMRC, including premium hikes and automated tax errors that slash incomes. Learn how to protect yourself.
London schools repay £653k after postcode error
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
BBC loses £1bn a year in licence fee revenue
MPs reveal the BBC is losing over £1bn annually from licence fee evasion and non-use, as streaming services gain popularity. Discover the future of public broadcasting.
Ex-WH Smith Finance Chief Withdraws from Greggs Role
Former WH Smith finance director Robert Moorhead withdraws from Greggs board position following damning audit report. CEO Carl Cowling steps down after profits overstated by £30m.
BBC in 'existential crisis' over government appointments
Former BBC journalist Mishal Husain warns the corporation faces an existential crisis and calls for end to ministers picking board members to restore public trust.
WH Smith CEO resigns after £30m accounting blunder
WH Smith boss Carl Cowling resigns immediately after an accounting failure slashes profit forecasts by £30m. Read the full story on the retail giant's turmoil.
WH Smith CEO steps down after accounting scandal
WH Smith's chief executive departs immediately following a major accounting failure in its North American division that slashed profits and wiped nearly £600m from market value.
US Wrongly Deports Trans Woman Despite Court Order
Trump administration admits 'inadvertent removal' of Britania Uriostegui Rios to Mexico despite court ruling she faced torture risk. Officials now working to return her to US.
Facebook AI mistakes photography charity for drug promotion
Gloucestershire charity Hundred Heroines had Facebook page wrongly removed twice after Meta's AI confused name with opioid reference. Discover how AI errors impact small organisations.
Council repaints road markings for closed school
A Reform-run council apologises after spending £350 to repaint 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a school closed since 2016. Read the full story on this financial misstep.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. MPs demand inquiry into system failures causing financial hardship.
Trump sues BBC for $5bn over edited speech
Donald Trump confirms $5bn lawsuit against BBC for 'changing his words' in Panorama edit about Capitol riot. BBC apologises but disputes defamation claim.
BBC's Wild Cherry: Private School Girls' Shocking Inspiration
BAFTA winner Nicôle Lecky reveals how real private school experiences, including teens drinking morphine, inspired her new BBC drama Wild Cherry. Premieres November 15.
Why Running the BBC Remains an Impossible Job
Exploring why leading the BBC has become Britain's most challenging media role amid political pressure, funding crises and digital disruption. Discover the key challenges.
Trump to sue BBC for up to $5bn over edited speech
Donald Trump confirms he will sue the BBC for up to $5bn over a Panorama edit, despite the broadcaster's apology. Get the latest on this major legal development.
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