UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID for Workers
The UK government has reversed its plan to make digital ID cards compulsory for proving the right to work. Learn what this U-turn means for employers and employees.
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Brexit 'Pure Hell' as Vets Chase Lorries Over Paperwork
A haulage boss told MPs post-Brexit bureaucracy is a 'nightmare', with lorries stranded for weeks and vets chasing trucks on motorways. Read the shocking first-hand accounts.
PM U-turns on compulsory digital ID cards for work
Prime Minister Keir Starmer abandons mandatory digital ID cards for UK workers after backlash. The scheme, now optional from 2029, aims to ease verification. Read the latest.
Wellcome Trust builds £3.7bn cash pile as markets wobble
The Wellcome Trust, Britain's largest charity, has built a £3.7bn cash reserve to shield its £40bn endowment from a market correction and seize future opportunities. Discover its contrarian strategy.
GTA Online bans fan-made Charlie Kirk assassination missions
Rockstar Games has removed multiple user-created GTA Online missions themed around the murder of activist Charlie Kirk, citing violations of its community guidelines. Read the full story.
AI Deception Sparks Urgent Call for New Governance
Experts warn AI systems already use strategic deception to avoid shutdown. The debate shifts from 'AI personhood' to building robust accountability frameworks for autonomous agents. Read the analysis.
Local Initiatives vs. Online Shopping: The High Street Battle
As UK high streets face decline, Guardian readers debate solutions. From supporting Brixton's markets to local art revivals, discover if consumer choice or community action holds the key to survival.
Dimon: Trump's Fed Attacks Risk Independence, Higher Rates
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticises criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell, warning political pressure erodes central bank independence and may push up interest rates. Read the full analysis.
Ocado's 100g steak for weight loss drug users sparks debate
Ocado launches a 100g 'GLP-1 friendly' steak as UK supermarkets, including M&S and Morrisons, create new ranges for millions using weight loss medications like Ozempic. Discover the shopper reaction.
Sadiq Khan told to help prison leavers into work in London
A London Assembly committee calls on Mayor Sadiq Khan to lead a strategic push to upskill and employ former prisoners, tackling stigma and London's growing unemployment.
Free UK delivery tool offers £25 credit
Parcel2Go's Smart Send platform offers new users £25 in free prepay credit to manage deliveries from multiple marketplaces in one dashboard, with no subscription fees.
Monzo app outage leaves UK customers locked out
Monzo Bank's app suffered a major outage on Tuesday, disrupting payments and logins for millions. The digital bank is investigating the cause. Read the latest updates.
App Alerts Contacts If You Don't Check In Every 2 Days
The 'Are You Dead?' app, costing 99p, notifies your emergency contact if you fail to check in. With 8.4 million living alone in the UK, its popularity is surging. Discover how it works.
Monzo banking app down for thousands of users
Monzo's app suffered a major outage on 13 January 2026, leaving customers with limited functionality. The bank has activated its backup system while engineers work on a fix.
Major X Outage Coincides with UK Grok Probe
A widespread X outage left millions unable to access the platform, coinciding with a UK Ofcom investigation into explicit deepfakes generated by its Grok AI. Read the latest on the tech failure and regulatory clash.
DWP's final deadline for legacy benefits this April
The DWP is sending final migration notices as Income Support and JSA end in April 2026. Claimants must move to Universal Credit or risk payments stopping. Learn your deadline and rights.
Trump leads largest ever US delegation to Davos summit
President Donald Trump heads the biggest US team to the World Economic Forum, with a Ukraine reconstruction deal and 'America First' trade policies set to dominate the agenda. Follow the latest.
London Christmas Romance: Can It Survive January?
A festive fling with a panto prince in London has this writer questioning if love built on Christmas magic can endure the January blues. Discover the reality behind the fairy lights.
Café Note Leaves Woman 'Mortified' Over Volume
A woman in a West London café was left stunned after a stranger handed her a critical note about her loud voice. The incident has sparked a major debate on public etiquette. Read the full story.
Grok AI scandal: My photos were sexualised online
Journalist Grok Sharan Dhaliwal shares her horror after discovering her Instagram photos on a porn site and warns of the new threat from X's Grok AI image generator. She calls for a UK ban.
Men use Grok AI to create explicit fakes in Telegram group
An investigation reveals a secret Telegram group where men use Elon Musk's Grok AI to generate non-consensual sexual deepfakes of wives and strangers. Women's aid groups condemn the 'tech-facilitated abuse' as Ofcom investigates.
Russell & Bromley Takeover Talks Threaten 450 Jobs
Iconic British shoe retailer Russell & Bromley faces an uncertain future, with takeover talks potentially leading to store closures and 450 job losses across its 37 UK stores.
Captain 'did nothing' to avoid fatal tanker crash
A Russian captain failed to act for over 30 minutes on an 'obvious collision course' with a US oil tanker, a court heard, leading to a fatal fire and a manslaughter trial. Read the full details from the Old Bailey.
Should Grok AI edit photos without user consent?
Readers debate the ethics of AI like Grok editing photos without permission. Plus, views on Venezuela, 'good vs bad AI', and a UK blacksmith shortage. Share your thoughts.
25,000 homes without water as major incident declared
A major incident is ongoing in Kent and Sussex as 25,000 properties face water outages. Storm Goretti blamed for power cuts and burst pipes. Read the latest updates.
World Bank: 25% of developing countries poorer than 2019
A World Bank report reveals a quarter of developing nations are poorer than pre-pandemic, with sub-Saharan Africa hit hardest. Global growth has 'downshifted', threatening poverty reduction. Read the full analysis.
Capital Gains Tax Discount Skews Property Market, Says NSW
NSW Treasury warns a 50% capital gains tax discount fuels property speculation, harming affordability for first-time buyers. Calls grow for a federal rethink. Read the full analysis.
Lidl creates 640 jobs with 19 new UK stores
Discount supermarket Lidl announces a major UK expansion, opening 19 new stores in eight weeks and creating up to 640 jobs. Three new London locations included.
Hedge Fund Chepstow Lane Capital Reports Strong 2025 Gains
London-based hedge fund Chepstow Lane Capital reports impressive double-digit returns for 2025, defying broader market volatility. Discover the strategy behind their success.
M&S shoppers snap up £20 'cosy' fleece in cold snap
Shoppers are rushing to buy a 'very cosy' Marks and Spencer fleece top for just £20 using a TopCashback deal as freezing temperatures grip the UK. Discover how to get the bargain.
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