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Smart motorway drivers could get £2,500 after wrongful fines
Thousands of UK motorists wrongly fined due to a smart motorway software glitch dating to 2021 could receive compensation. Find out if you're affected.
Speed Camera Glitch: Thousands of Fines May Be Cancelled
A technical fault with variable speed cameras on England's motorways has led to wrongful fines. National Highways apologises as drivers are set for refunds.
Council to refund second home tax after legal error
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
Rare King Charles £1 Coin Error Could Be Worth £1,000+
A rare fully gold King Charles III two bees £1 coin, a minting error, is being valued at over £1,000 by collectors. Discover the details of this unique find.
Rare Brexit 50p coin error could fetch £40k
A rare Brexit 50p coin featuring an incorrect exit date could be worth a fortune to collectors. Experts reveal the specific dates to look for in your change.
Staffordshire teen arrested in drugs and fake currency raid
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in a Midlands village after police uncovered drugs, an offensive weapon, and counterfeit currency. Read the full details of the police operation.
Rare 50p Error Coin Worth Over £50 - Check Now
UK households urged to check coins for rare 2017 Isaac Newton 50p with minting error. Expert reveals distinctive lines on Queen's portrait make it worth 100 times face value.
Universal Credit stopped in disputed £16k savings case
A Universal Credit claimant fights the DWP after payments were stopped over an alleged £16,000 in savings they insist they never had. Discover the full story and what to do if it happens to you.
FCA Probes WHSmith Over £600m Accounting Blunder
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating WHSmith after a £50m accounting error wiped £600m from its market value. Read the latest on the executive fallout.
Pound Collapse Warning Ahead of Autumn Budget
Currency traders are betting against Sterling ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, raising fears of a potential currency collapse similar to the 2022 crisis.
HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
HMRC error risks UK savers paying tax twice
HMRC's duplicate 'simple assessment' tax demands create confusion, with experts warning savers could overpay. Learn how to check your bill and avoid paying twice.
NHS alert over penicillin allergy recording errors
A national patient safety alert has been issued after healthcare staff incorrectly recorded penicillin allergies, posing a risk of fatal reactions. Find out what this means for you.
WH Smith CEO quits after £50m US accounting error
WH Smith's CEO steps down after a major accounting failure in its North American arm wiped £600m from market value. Discover the full story and the company's recovery plan.
Cloudflare outage takes down major websites
A major Cloudflare outage on 18 November 2025 disrupted services including X, ChatGPT, and Spotify, causing internal server errors for thousands of users. Discover the full impact and expert analysis.
Cloudflare outage causes major app failures
A major Cloudflare technical fault has caused widespread internet disruption, taking down popular platforms like X, Bet365, and ChatGPT. Discover the full list of affected sites and the latest updates.
Nationwide loses customer's £70,000 for 10 days
Robert Milne's £70k mortgage overpayment vanished for 10 days, causing immense stress and a dispute over Nationwide's £200 compensation offer. Discover the full story.
HMRC halts child benefit for thousands in data error
Thousands of UK parents had child benefit payments wrongly stopped after HMRC used faulty Home Office travel data. Read the full story on the costly error and its impact.
Halifax customers hit with duplicate withdrawal shock
Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.
State pension error: Thousands £300 poorer after DWP blunder
Exclusive: Major DWP blunder leaves state pensioners facing unexpected financial shortfall as payments drop by £300. Full details on who's affected and what to do.
Santander customers wake to missing payments in banking glitch
Thousands of Santander customers wake to missing payments and duplicate transactions in major banking glitch. Here's what you need to know.
Hospital drug error affects thousands of women
Exclusive investigation reveals how thousands of women across the Midlands were administered incorrect drugs during hospital procedures, with some suffering severe allergic reactions and long-term health complications.
Travelodge guests sent 21 miles in booking blunder
Holidaymakers faced an unexpected cross-country journey when a Birmingham Travelodge mistakenly booked them into a hotel 21 miles away in Walsall due to a baffling booking system error.
Birmingham man wins payout after council tax error causes homelessness
A Birmingham resident has secured compensation after a council tax blunder led to his wrongful imprisonment and homelessness. Discover how the local authority's error turned one man's life upside down.
Emi Martinez error costs Aston Villa against Liverpool
Aston Villa's hopes of Champions League qualification suffered a major blow as goalkeeper Emi Martinez's first-half error gifted Liverpool a crucial equaliser in a dramatic 3-3 draw at Villa Park.
Emery Responds to Martinez Error After Villa Defeat
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has broken his silence on goalkeeper Emi Martinez's controversial error that contributed to Villa's 4-2 loss against Olympiacos in the Europa Conference League semi-final.
Santander customers report missing payments - bank investigates
Santander banking customers across the UK are waking up to discover payments have vanished from their accounts, with the bank confirming technical issues affecting transactions.
Sainsbury's customer pays 1p for £30 grocery shop
A Sainsbury's customer scored an unbelievable bargain when a technical glitch allowed them to purchase over £30 worth of groceries for just one penny at a Birmingham store.
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