Sanex shower gel ad banned over racial stereotype
The TV ad depicted two black models with skin problems and a white model without.
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Borders social housing pilots new energy system
Eleven properties have had the system installed as part of a trial.
ONS delays release of sales data over quality concerns
The delay raises fresh questions over the reliability of ONS data, which influences policy decisions.
Air Canada to resume flights after pay deal struck with union
About 10,000 cabin crew walked out on Saturday in a protest over pay, but mediated talks led to a breakthrough.
People buying less fast food as grocery prices remain high
But shoppers were still buying branded groceries instead of opting for cheaper, own-brand alternatives.
US claims UK has backed down in Apple privacy row
UK authorities have demanded access to Apple users’ protected files when required for investigations.
Multi-generation home after death ‘a no-brainer’
Three generations of a family move into one home in Guernsey after the death of a woman’s husband.
How to destroy harmful ‘forever chemicals’
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
Newsmax settles Dominion election defamation case for $67m
Dominion had accused Newsmax of broadcasting “verifiably false lies” following President Joe Biden’s victory in 2020.
‘Unaffordable’ rents well over a third of income
Bristol and Bath are now in the top 20 least affordable places to rent in England, the ONS says.
Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board
The private members’ club chain is returning to private ownership after four years on the New York Stock Exchange.
Bioethanol plant begins shut-down process
Hull-based Vivergo says all staff will have left and the site will be ready for demolition by the end of the year.
Trump’s trade war puts US love for Scottish goods to the test
The consequences of the tariff hikes are being felt across the world, and not just in direct trade with the US.
Rise in food charity school holiday meal deliveries
Sofea says 15,000 more meals have been delivered in July this year compared to the same period in 2024
Qantas fined A$90m for illegal layoffs during pandemic
Australia’s biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
Greeting customers deters shoplifters, police say
Lancashire Police issues advice for shop owners as shoplifting levels have “spiralled”.
More workers needing food banks – support group
A community group founder says more working people are struggling with the cost of living crisis.
‘I spend £120 a month on buses’: Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them
They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education.
The US economy is a puzzle but the pieces aren’t fitting together
Can the world’s largest economy skirt damage from tariffs?
Iceland offers £1 reward for reporting shoplifters
The company estimates that shoplifting costs its business around £20m each year.
Kingsmill owner to buy Hovis to make UK bread giant
Warburtons is the current market leader and the deal needs approval from the competition watchdog.