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Almost a third of household smart meters not working properly, says Citizens Advice

Charity says tech problems and poor customer service mean millions in Great Britain missing out…

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Drivers warned of busiest bank holiday in years with 20m UK journeys forecast

RAC and AA prediction means more than half of cars could be on roads over…

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Kellogg’s recalls chocolate cornflakes due to ‘hard lumps’ choking fears

People who bought newly launched cereal that falls within four-month best before period told to…

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Energy price cap in Great Britain to fall to £1,568 in summer

Drop from £1,690 driven by fall in wholesale gas prices but household bills still substantially…

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Short measuring costs average UK drinker £115 a year, study finds

Trading standards officers find 70% of test purchases of beer and wine have less of…

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DIY tips: low-cost ways to give your home an upgrade

With a little imagination and a bit of work, rooms can be transformed without blowing…

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Car boot sales: expert tips on how to grab the best bargains

Learn the right way to haggle, take a load of small change … and get…

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Virtual reality games helping UK’s deaf children to understand speech

Scientists have found that immersing kids in computer games can train their brains to localise…

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Big tech has distracted world from existential risk of AI, says top scientist

Max Tegmark argues that the downplaying is not accidental and threatens to delay, until it’s…

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MPs urge under-16s UK smartphone ban and statutory ban in schools

Commons education committee chair says online world poses serious dangers and parents face uphill struggle…

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