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US raid kills Syrian undercover agent in error

A US-led operation in Syria killed a man working undercover against IS, highlighting intelligence failures amid shifting alliances. Discover the complex security implications.

Third Post Office IT system case referred to appeal

The criminal conviction of former subpostmaster Gareth Snow, based on evidence from a third faulty Post Office IT system, has been referred to the Court of Appeal. Discover the latest development in the ongoing Post Office scandal.

Retailers Urge Faster End to Import Tax Break

British retailers demand immediate end to £150 import tax break, calling current system unfair to UK businesses. Government urged to act before April 2026 deadline.

Dick's Sporting Goods to Close Foot Locker Stores

Dick's Sporting Goods announces Foot Locker store closures following its $2.4 billion acquisition. Executive Chairman Ed Stack calls it an 'unavoidable reset'. Read the latest updates.

Luxury sales fall as shoppers reject price hikes

Global personal luxury goods sales are forecast to drop 2% in 2025, marking the first two-year decline since the financial crisis. Discover why affluent shoppers are turning away from premium brands.

Criminals steal £111m in goods from UK haulage firms

Organised crime gangs are buying haulage firms using stolen identities to steal lorry loads of parcels, costing the UK £111m last year. Discover how this sophisticated freight crime impacts consumers.

Family flees home over dangerous gas line installation

Exclusive investigation reveals how Vanessa Joy Moulton and her young family were forced to abandon their dream home after discovering dangerous gas line installations, exposing critical safety failures in UK housing.

UK smashes world record with £15m fake vape seizure

In the largest seizure of its kind worldwide, UK Border Force and Trading Standards have intercepted over £15 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes containing dangerous substances, uncovering a sophisticated criminal network flooding Britain with counterf

Gold rush drives UK retail sales to three-year high

British retail sales surged to their highest level in three years as consumers flock to gold investments and luxury goods, offering unexpected economic resilience despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

Trump Tariffs Target Mattel: Barbie Price Hike Fear

Former President Donald Trump's proposed 10% universal tariff could significantly increase costs for toy giant Mattel, potentially making Barbie dolls and other popular toys more expensive for UK consumers.

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