Ofcom received complaints from 1,881 customers who reported difficulties cancelling. It added that some customers resorted to having to cancel their direct debits, which led to further difficulties such as missed payments impacting their credit score. Black said Ofcom had introduced “further safeguards to prevent this from happening again”, including its “One Touch Switch” process…
Megan Lawton and Sam Gruet Business reporters Getty Images The world’s trade negotiators are continuing to be very busy as the US demands new deals Trade deals have never been more in the headlines, as Donald Trump continues to threaten countries with higher tariffs until they sign new agreements with the US. But how exactly…
Osmond Chia Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on more than 90 countries around the world have come into effect. Moments before his deadline passed for countries to negotiate US trade deals, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that billions of dollars were now flowing into his…
Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter Getty Images US fashion designer Willy Chavarria at The Mark Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala US fashion designer Willy Chavarria has apologised after a shoe he created in collaboration with Adidas Originals was criticised for “cultural appropriation”. The Oaxaca Slip-On was inspired by traditional leather sandals known as huaraches made…
