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FCA investigates WH Smith over £600m accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith accounting blunder that wiped £600m off value. Retailer shifts focus to travel hubs after high street sale.
WH Smith CEO quits after major US accounting blunder
WH Smith's CEO steps down immediately after a £50m accounting error in its North American division slashes profits and wipes nearly £600m from market value. Discover the full story behind the retail giant's crisis.
WH Smith CEO quits after US profit warning
WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling steps down following a £50m US accounting error. Interim leader appointed as profits plummet. Read the full story on the retail giant's crisis.
WH Smith CEO steps down in US accounting probe
WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling resigns after a Deloitte probe uncovers a £50m profit overstatement in its US division. The group issues another profit warning. Read the full story.
Australian students studied wrong Caesar in exam blunder
Thousands of Australian students faced the wrong Shakespeare text in their final English exam, raising serious questions about educational oversight and assessment integrity.
The 1% Club issues on-air apology after technical fault
ITV's popular quiz show The 1% Club was forced to issue an on-air apology after a technical failure left viewers confused during Saturday night's broadcast. The incident occurred during a crucial question about a fictional company's profits.
BT engineer error causes false paedophile accusations
A catastrophic broadband installation error by a BT engineer led to three people being wrongly investigated for child sex offences after internet connections were accidentally crossed.
B&M Finance Chief Quits After Accounting Blunder
B&M's finance director resigns following a significant accounting error that forced the retailer to issue a profit warning and wiped millions from its market value.
B&M profit warning after accounting error
B&M's finance director warns of significant profit impact following a serious accounting error that's rocked the discount retail giant, sending shares tumbling.
MoJ fails to file receipts for £1.1bn spending
Shocking audit reveals Ministry of Justice failed to provide receipts for billions in taxpayer money, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
Worker quits after stranger keeps his wrongly sent salary
A UK office worker accidentally transferred his entire salary to a stranger's account instead of his savings - then made a life-changing decision when the recipient refused to return the money.
UK's Top Accounting & Finance Universities 2025 Revealed
The Complete University Guide 2025 has ranked the best UK universities for Accounting & Finance degrees. Discover which institutions lead the pack, who climbed the ranks, and key trends shaping business education.
DWP pension error leaves retirees facing financial ruin
Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating DWP blunder has underpaid state pensions for decades, leaving vulnerable pensioners out of pocket by tens of thousands of pounds.
London Tube Station Mysteriously Vanishes from Google Maps
A central London Tube station has mysteriously disappeared from Google Maps, leaving commuters baffled and sparking conspiracy theories across the capital.
Aldi Apologises for Payroll Error Clawing Back Staff Wages
Aldi has issued a grovelling apology to its employees after a major payroll error led to the supermarket wrongfully clawing back wages from hundreds of staff members' accounts.
Emmerdale Fans Fume Over 'Ridiculous' Police Blunder
Fans of the ITV soap spot a major continuity error as Tom King's dramatic arrest unfolds, leaving them questioning the show's attention to detail.
NHS Surgeon Axed After Wrong Leg Amputation Horror
A senior NHS surgeon has been suspended following a catastrophic surgical error that led to the amputation of a patient's healthy leg. The devastating mistake occurred at a major UK hospital, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Morrisons shopper finds just one mince pie in multipack box
A Morrisons customer was left stunned after discovering her box of mince pies intended for six contained just a single pastry. The supermarket has apologised and launched an investigation into the packaging error.
Brit's Turkey Holiday Nightmare After 7:30am Flight Booking Error
A British tourist's dream holiday to Turkey turned into a frantic nightmare after a catastrophic booking error saw her morning alarm coincide with her flight's departure time. Discover how a single-digit mistake led to a costly travel disaster.
Rare misprinted 20p coin could be worth £200
A rare 20p coin featuring a unique and subtle misprint from the Royal Mint is now highly sought after by collectors, with some versions selling for nearly £200 online. Discover how to spot this valuable error in your pocket change.
Mirror Corrects Erroneous Marc Citron Obituary
The Daily Mirror has published a prominent correction after its obituary for US music executive Marc Citron falsely stated he had worked with David Bowie.
Ted Lasso Fans Stunned By Major Finale Plot Hole
Eagle-eyed Ted Lasso viewers have uncovered a significant continuity error in the show's finale surrounding Keeley Jones's PR firm funding, leaving fans questioning the beloved series' attention to detail.
Webb Admits VAR Error Denied Chelsea Penalty vs Fulham
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has confirmed a significant VAR error occurred, wrongly denying Chelsea a first-half penalty in their recent Premier League clash against Fulham.
Howard Webb Confirms VAR Error in Chelsea vs Fulham Match
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has conceded a major VAR error, confirming Chelsea were wrongly denied a penalty during their Premier League match against Fulham. Exclusive details on the refereeing controversy.
Premier League admits TWO VAR errors in Chelsea vs Man Utd
The Premier League has been forced into a humiliating apology after two major VAR errors robbed Chelsea of clear penalties in their dramatic 4-3 defeat to Manchester United.
MacBook Air Under £100 in Amazon Pricing Error
Shoppers are going wild for an incredible pricing error on the MacBook Air M1, with the powerful Apple laptop mistakenly listed for under £100 on Amazon UK.
BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay apologises after on-screen blunder
BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay was left red-faced after a technical blunder caused an embarrassing on-screen moment, forcing him to issue an immediate apology to viewers during the live broadcast.
IVF mix-up: White couple has mixed-race baby after clinic error
A major IVF clinic faces legal action after a catastrophic sperm sample error results in a white couple giving birth to a mixed-race child. The devastating mix-up emerged moments after delivery, sparking questions about fertility industry safeguards.
ESPN commentator sparks backlash for on-air dig at colleague
A tense moment unfolded on live television as ESPN baseball commentator David Cone appeared to mock fellow analyst Eduardo Pérez for a pronunciation error, igniting a firestorm of criticism from viewers and raising questions about on-air conduct.
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