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Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Ofgem proposes reintroducing a market stabilisation charge that would require energy suppliers to compensate rivals when winning customers through cheaper deals during periods of falling wholesale prices.
‘Concerning issues’ found at GB power grid by inquiry into cover-up claims
An independent investigation found concerning cultural and governance issues at Britain’s grid operator after whistleblowers accused it of concealing blackout risks during a June heatwave.
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
Qantas will launch direct 18-hour flights from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, following its planned London route in October 2027, using specially designed Airbus aircraft with onboard wellness facilities.
Should cockpits stay locked from the inside? Flydubai stabbing raises flight security questions
A stabbing incident aboard a Flydubai flight has reignited debate over cockpit security measures implemented since 9/11, with aviation experts divided on whether locked doors create more danger than they prevent.
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Google Confirms Hotel Agentic Booking Is Now in Testing
Google has begun testing agentic hotel booking functionality with select U.S. users, marking a transition from announcement to practical implementation of AI-powered reservation technology.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent underground Zion Church, has been released from prison and arrived in the United States following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England voted against a proposal to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, instead passing an alternative motion without specific measurable targets.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic nations, warning of an imminent Israeli threat to al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, citing recent incursions by Jewish religious groups.
Judge allows clergy abuse claimants to sue for parish assets in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Vermont has permitted clergy abuse claimants to pursue lawsuits seeking access to approximately half-billion dollars in parish assets held by the Roman Catholic Diocese to fund abuse settlements.
Suspended priest in Grenada turns to calypso to preach about sexual abuse and Gaza
A suspended Catholic priest in Grenada is using calypso music to address topics including Gaza and sexual abuse within the church after being barred from officiating religious services.
Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
The UK competition watchdog is requiring heating oil suppliers to compensate approximately 1,700 customers up to £350 each after their orders were cancelled during a Middle East conflict-driven price surge.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness has new rules — 3 changes borrowers should know about
New federal student loan rules effective July 1 reshape Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, affecting new borrowers and parent loan holders while a court blocks employer definition changes.
IRS tax liens can be a ‘kiss of death,’ consumer advocate says — and they’re on the rise
The IRS filed over 214,000 federal tax liens in fiscal 2025, a 9% increase from the prior year. Consumer advocates warn that tax liens can devastate financial and employment prospects for households already struggling with affordability.
No deposit, no problem: the new 100% mortgages for first-time buyers
Major lenders including Metro Bank and Lloyds are increasingly offering mortgages requiring minimal or no deposit for first-time homebuyers, reversing post-2008 financial crisis restrictions.
‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age
Britain faces a retirement savings crisis, with 15 million people not accumulating sufficient pension funds, particularly affecting women whose average pension pots are half the size of men’s.
Scam victims can owe taxes on stolen money. A bill in Congress could offer relief
A bipartisan congressional bill would allow fraud victims to claim theft losses as tax deductions and waive early withdrawal penalties on retirement accounts, addressing a financial burden imposed since 2018.