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Australian diner challenges automatic $1 charity bill charge
An Australian diner has criticised hospitality group Lucas Collective after finding a $1 “charitable donation” had been automatically added to his bill without warning, only removable if he asked staff at the time of payment. The charge, which appeared on a receipt from Lucas Collective venue Maison Batard and was shared on Reddit, funds Collective…
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First-time buyer Isa v lifetime Isa – which one should you choose?
Experts are advising first-time buyers to open a lifetime Isa now rather than wait for the government’s planned first-time buyer Isa, which is expected to replace it but may offer less generous terms. The current lifetime Isa provides a 25% government bonus on savings up to £4,000 a year, but the new account is unlikely…
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Podcast picks explore criminal profiler, AI and youth mental health
This week’s podcast picks from the Guardian span true crime, AI and youth mental health, led by a new six-episode series exploring the strange story of British criminal profiler Paul Harrison, hosted by author Francisco Garcia and producer Brenna Daldorph. The selection reflects the breadth of the podcast medium, from survivor testimony to investigative journalism…
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Bank chief warns frontier AI could destabilise global finance
Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England and chair of the international Financial Stability Board (FSB), has written to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors warning that advanced “frontier” artificial intelligence models pose a growing risk to global financial stability. In a two-page letter sent ahead of a G20 meeting in North Carolina,…
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Exclusive: Doncaster Sheffield Airport flights could soar to 56 a day new figures reveal – Doncaster Free Press
New figures indicate that Doncaster Sheffield Airport could handle up to 56 flights a day under proposals linked to its planned reopening. The disclosure matters because it gives residents near the proposed flight paths a clearer indication of the potential scale of aircraft activity and associated noise, while the airport seeks to restore commercial operations.…
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One Nation vows to ramp up gas exploration and scrap ‘nonsense’ renewable projects as Pauline Hanson unveils new energy policy in Victoria
One Nation has unveiled a new energy policy for Victoria that would boost gas exploration, scrap two major renewable energy zones, and reverse the state’s long-standing ban on nuclear power. Federal leader Pauline Hanson and Victorian leader Warren Pickering launched the plan at the Loy Yang coal plant in the Latrobe Valley, arguing the state…
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TV tonight: Judi Dench and Ian McKellen share stories, secrets and a little mischief
Tonight’s television highlights are led by a Sky Arts special reuniting stage and screen veterans Judi Dench and Ian McKellen, who reminisce over tea joined by Dench’s parrot, Sweetheart. The pair recall first meeting on stage in 1967 and share candid, often mischievous anecdotes, offering a warm and nostalgic hour of entertainment from two of…
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Robinson’s rhythmical action reminiscent of McGrath – Agnew
Former England bowler Jonathan Agnew has praised Ollie Robinson’s action as strikingly similar to that of Australian great Glenn McGrath, saying the seamer’s natural rhythm has been evident since his 2020 debut despite several England axings since then. Robinson has been outstanding for England this summer, taking 23 wickets in three Tests, most recently helping…
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England seal Test series, deadly US shootings, Sheffield baby death arrests
TalkFuse’s briefing covers Sheffield police arresting seven over a newborn’s death, deadly overnight shootings in Trenton and Chicago, Albanese’s clash with One Nation after its Perth by-election win, England’s Lord’s rout of Pakistan and Chelsea’s win over Brighton, plus a flop for Ridley Scott’s new film.