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Octopus Energy will pay nearly 1.5 million euros in refunds and compensation after failing to issue final bills to more than 34,000 prepayment meter customers within the required six-week period, the energy regulator Ofgem has announced. The issue affected customers between 2024 and October 2023. Ofgem found that Octopus Energy did not send final bills to the majority of these customers after they left the supply. This breach of Ofgem’s rules meant many customers did not receive notification of credit balances left on their accounts or refunds of that credit. The total payment of 231,000 euros includes a refund for the remaining…

Be Clever With Your Cash, the financial website, has surveyed travellers abroad.  The study found that 39% of holidaymakers require physical cash while abroad. They often fall into situations where cards are not allowed. Some of the common scenarios include taxi fares, shopping at local or independent sellers, tipping, and more. While specialist travel cards and prepaid cards are extensively promoted as fee-free alternatives, however, when people need emergency withdrawals or to exchange currency, they often face additional charges.The research was conducted by Opinium among 2,000 UK adults who travelled abroad from the UK. The survey showed that some travellers…

Financial markets today are overwhelming for traders and investors. Why? There’s usually a lot of noise on the charts, many poor opinions floating around, and regular market volatility. For this reason, many investors overlook smart strategies and default to whatever guru is trending online, believing that success stems from simply copying someone else without taking the time to understand the fundamentals. Sadly, it doesn’t work like that. To succeed as a trader, you need clarity. You must focus on meaningful market signals and utilise the appropriate tools to inform your decisions. TradingView gives you tools that help you see through…

Nissan has announced a major recall affecting more than 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect in the engines that could cause engine failure while driving. This issue raises safety concerns for drivers and passengers.The affected vehicles include several popular Nissan and Infiniti models. These are the 2019-2020 Nissan Altima, 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55. All these models are equipped with Nissan’s variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines, either a 3-cylinder 1.5L or a 4-cylinder 2.0L engine.The problem lies in the engine bearings. Nissan found that some bearings…

Severe flash floods have devastated Central Texas, killing at least 24 people and leaving up to 25 children missing from summer camp, officials said on July 4, 2025. The flooding struck the Texas Hill Country, especially Kerr County after intense overnight storms caused the Guadalupe River to rise rapidly by about 26 feet in just 45 minutes. The flooding caught many residents off guard. Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said the floods happened very quickly with little warning, making evacuation difficult. Rainfall totals reached 10 to 13 inches in some areas, overwhelming the river and nearby communities. Among the missing are 23…

Living in a dynamic city like London brings its own set of challenges, and dealing with car key issues is one of them. With the constant movement of people, whether you’re navigating the busy streets of Central London, heading to a meeting in Canary Wharf, or driving out to a weekend getaway in the suburbs, a problem with your car keys can happen when you least expect it. While your car key is a small item, it plays a vital role in your day-to-day life, and as such, it’s exposed to several risks: These problems may seem small at first,…

This month, Britain could experience a sweltering 168-hour heatwave that could see persistent, protracted temperatures as high as 34 degrees Celsius. Tuesday this week was the warmest day of the year in the UK, with highs of 34.7C (94.4F) recorded at St. James’s Park in downtown London.The previous warmest day in the UK in 2025 was June 21, when Charlwood, Surrey, hit 33.2C (91.7F).Monday’s high temperature of 33.1 (91.5F) at Heathrow, the hottest start to Wimbledon ever, was surpassed by Tuesday’s heat. However, new mid-July WXCharts con maps reveal a startling new year front that is expected to persist for…

Head through any new city suburb or business park, or glance at the frontages of new homes or shops on the high street, and you’ll likely see a common trend: thin, lightweight-framed windows that help to let the light in. We live in an age where securing your home and property is paramount, and burglar-proof windows made from aluminium are quickly becoming the de facto standard among savvy developers, architects and homeowners. Aluminium is no stranger when it comes to being associated with strength and style. However, in more recent times, its security credentials have taken centre stage. Whereas traditional…

Sir Keir Starmer backed Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor in the following election and for many years after. Rachel Reeves was seen crying during Sir Starmer’s questions. The Prime Minister refused to declare whether Reeves would remain in her duties until the next election in front of MPs in the Commons. During a season, Reeves was seen wiping away her tears as she sat behind the PM. Later, the UK Prime Minister said that he worked in lockstep with Reeves, also adding that Reeves did an excellent job as a chancellor. Following PMQs, a spokesperson for Reeves said that she had been…

The UK government has announced major changes to the skilled worker immigration rules. These changes will come into effect on July 22, 2025. The aim is to raise the skill and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas. This is part of the government’s plan to restore control over the immigration system and focus on higher-skilled workers. The key change is raising the minimum skill level for jobs eligible under the skilled worker route. Previously, jobs at the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 3 (similar to A-level skills) were available. From July 2025, only jobs at RQF level 6 or above (mainly…