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A child and three firefighters were among those hospitalised as multiple wildfires tore through the West Midlands on the UK's hottest day of the year, destroying homes in Stourbridge, Stoke-on-Trent and Worcestershire and prompting a major incident declaration in Warwickshire.
Three consumers share how they were caught out by subscription free trials, from a £89.99 photo editor charge to repeated attempts to bill a university student, and offer tips on avoiding unwanted payments.
A 16-year-old girl, Rhianan Rudd, died by suicide after facing terror charges at 15, exposing what has been called a "catalogue of failures" by UK authorities in protecting a vulnerable young person from online neo-fascist grooming. The case highlights systemic breakdowns in social services, counter-terrorism programmes, and care provision.
New data shows children at schools with higher numbers of pupils on free school meals are significantly less likely to leave primary school able to swim 25 metres or perform a safe self-rescue than their better-off peers.
The Severn Valley Railway has temporarily halted its steam-hauled passenger services due to prolonged hot and dry weather, replacing them with diesel locomotives to mitigate wildfire risks. The decision follows a recent lineside fire and reflects broader environmental concerns impacting heritage attractions.
New research from the University of Toronto indicates that incorporating three daily servings of full-fat dairy into one's diet may not negatively affect body weight, composition, energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels, challenging traditional dietary advice.
Millions could miss out on £150 off their winter energy bills unless their name appears correctly on their account before a key snapshot date this weekend.
A domestic violence victim has described a "traumatic" attack in her Travelodge room after reception staff reportedly gave her abuser a key, one of several incidents raising significant concerns about guest security at the hotel chain.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to accelerate new consumer protection measures aimed at tackling "subscription traps" and preventing retailers from using "pretend prices" to mislead shoppers. The government states the changes are designed to provide families with "room to breathe" amid rising living costs.
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