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30,000 homes fitted with botched insulation under government schemes, ministers admit

30,000 homes fitted with botched insulation under government schemes, ministers admit

Over 30,000 homes in the UK are reportedly at risk of damp and mould due to improperly installed insulation under government schemes, according to recent disclosures from officials. This marks the first instance where exact figures on affected properties have been shared since the launch of the ECO4 and Great British Insulation Scheme in 2022. […]

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M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

A group of English-speaking hackers, identifying themselves as “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters,” has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that interrupted production at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). They have been publicly discussing the hack on the messaging app Telegram and sharing screenshots that they assert are taken from the company’s IT networks. The group has previously

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Bank of England 'very concerned' at Trump threats to US Fed

Bank of England ‘very concerned’ at Trump threats to US Fed

Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, recently expressed concerns regarding the potential threats to the independence of the US Federal Reserve, describing them as “very serious.” This statement came during his testimony to the Treasury Select Committee amid ongoing criticism from President Donald Trump towards the Fed and its leadership, particularly targeting

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Reeves will need her hard hat for the next 12 weeks

Reeves will need her hard hat for the next 12 weeks

The upcoming 12 weeks are significant for the Chancellor, the government, and the broader economy as preparations for the Budget process begin. Rachel Reeves launched this process at a Birmingham housing development, where she participated in bricklaying activities. Alongside this symbolic gesture, the Chancellor emphasized her intention to go beyond merely securing funds for public

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Rachel Reeves rejects claims of £50bn ‘black hole’ in finances

Rachel Reeves rejects claims of £50bn ‘black hole’ in finances

Rachel Reeves has dismissed claims of a £50 billion deficit in the public finances, which come amid increasing borrowing costs and anticipated tax hikes as the chancellor prepares for the autumn Budget. In an interview with the BBC, Reeves criticized speculative reports about her financial plans, asserting that many of them are unfounded. Recent data

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'Hero' plumber James Anderson's firm breached multiple rules, report finds

‘Hero’ plumber James Anderson’s firm breached multiple rules, report finds

A year-long investigation by the Fundraising Regulator has revealed that Depher Community Plumbing and Heating CIC, led by James Anderson, violated several fundraising rules. The organization was established to provide free plumbing services to elderly and vulnerable individuals in Burnley and gained significant attention during the UK’s cost-of-living crisis, reportedly raising over £2 million in

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