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Apple to Settle $95 Million Lawsuit Over Siri Privacy Concerns

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million (£77 million) to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing its virtual assistant, Siri, of…

Plans for UK “Digital Pound” Face Uncertainty Amid Growing Skepticism

Plans for the introduction of a UK "digital pound" are facing significant challenges as Bank of England officials grow increasingly…

Middle-Class Parents Support VAT on Private School Fees, Says Education Secretary

Middle-class parents have expressed support for the government’s decision to impose a 20% VAT charge on private school fees, according…

Government Contractors Shift Rising Labour Costs onto Treasury, Raising Concerns for Taxpayers

Major government contractors are pushing the financial burden of rising national insurance (NI) contributions and higher wages onto the Treasury,…

Over 40,000 File Tax Returns During Festive Season, HMRC Reports

More than 40,000 individuals took time out of their holiday festivities to file their 2023–24 Self Assessment tax returns during…

Britons to Spend £4.6 Billion in Boxing Day Sales Despite Financial Pressures

Britons are expected to spend a total of £4.6 billion in the Boxing Day sales this year, with the average…