Meet Javier the Cappybara Meet Javier the Cappybara 01:18 The world’s largest rodent is having a big moment. The capybara – a South American semi-aquatic relative of the guinea pig – is the latest in a long line of animals to get the star treatment during the holiday shopping season. Shoppers can find capybara slippers, … Read more
Southern Water may not be able to guarantee that water comes out of its customers’ taps, but whoever it is, they know how to use a metaphor. The day almost 60,000 Hampshire residents faced having to queue for fresh water until the weekend the company, already £6bn in debt, was told can increase bills by … Read more
The UK’s largest water company has been fined £18.2m for “unjustified” dividends which the regulator said broke shareholder payment rules. Thames water has been hit with a penalty by water regulator Ofwat over £195.8 million in dividends paid in October 2023 and March 2024. This is the first time Ofwat has used such enforcement powers … Read more
Bestway Group, one of Britain’s largest private companies, is preparing to launch a formal financial restructuring process for its off-licence chains Bargain Booze and Wine Rack. Sky News has learned that the group has informed landlords of its proposed company voluntary agreement (CVA) for its Bestway Retail arm. Real estate sources said the conglomerate, founded … Read more
An adult incontinence diaper, designed for concert-goers to avoid long toilet queues, has gone on sale. The limited-edition Pit Diaper, specifically for mosh pits at music concerts, was available for $75 (£59) before selling out. It was sold by American company Liquid Death, a sparkling water brand known for its unusual heavy metal-style imagery and … Read more
English rent prices have hit a new record, rising by almost 10% last year, according to official figures. The typical private rental price in England increased by 9.3% in the year to November, costing £116 more than 12 months earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). English renters paid an average of £1,362 … Read more
As millions prepare to fly for vacation, the Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers about a hidden danger in their luggage: lithium ion batteries. Found in everyday devices like laptops, tablets and even electric toothbrushes, these batteries can catch fire if left overheat or are damaged. Last July, panic broke out on an American Airlines … Read more
A Disney-themed dance party has been described as “disgusting” and “sick” after showing footage of murder suspect Luigi Mangione alongside Hannah Montana’s track He Could Be The One. The DJ-led event in Boston on Friday was billed as featuring music from Disney Channel. Images appeared on a screen of Mangione, who is accused of shooting … Read more
At least 70 people within the Post Office and Royal Mail were aware of errors in the Horizon computer system, its manufacturer said on the final day of the public inquiry. Hundreds of subpostmasters have been wrongly prosecuted based on accounting errors produced by the faulty Horizon system. The final day of closing speeches was … Read more
Thames Water has won court approval to proceed with the next phase of securing a £3 billion emergency loan, with a hearing to seek approval from creditors scheduled for four days in the first week of February. The troubled utility told the High Court that without the loan it would run out of cash by … Read more