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Contactless technology was first introduced in the UK in 2007 and has undergone many changes since 08:54, 10 Sep 2025Updated 08:54, 10 Sep 2025 A contactless payment being made(Image: PA) The contactless limit for card payments could be scrapped as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers whether the move would …

Around 70% of UK consumers have been targeted by scam messages that seemed to originate from legitimate sources like delivery firms, banks or government departments, new research has revealed. Over half of those who were targeted (56%) suspect the scammers used artificial intelligence technology, including deepfake voices or images, according …

The ‘phantom parcel’ scams are sweeping the nation and it’s crucial to be aware of them. If you have any doubt about the authenticity of a message, contact the company directly(Image: Getty) We’re all acquainted with that restless excitement while waiting for a delivery to turn up. Whether it’s that …

National Lottery announced that some players will see a significant change from the start of the weekend National Lottery players will see a major change tonight(Image: Getty Images) National Lottery players will find themselves unable to purchase tickets or collect winnings tonight through to Monday morning while a significant system …

Changes come after a lengthy consultation and will help Royal Mail cut costs A huge change to Royal Mail services has been announced(Image: 2024 Getty Images) A huge change to Royal Mail services has been announced. Royal Mail will be allowed to scrap Saturday deliveries for second-class post and switch …

A report on the Post Office Horizon scandal has shown that up to 10,000 people might be entitled to compensation. The report highlights that more than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted for theft and fraud between 1999 and 2015 due to the defective Horizon software deployed by the Post Office. …

Post Office customers are being urged to familiarise themselves with the rules when sending items Tony Fleming, postmaster at Thorne Post Office in Doncaster, has noticed a common confusion among customers regarding parcel tracking. He said: “A common mistake people make is thinking that we are able to track items …

Jet2 has relaunched its ‘Bid for a Break’ scheme, with new holidays up for grabs every other month this year Jet2 has relaunched its ‘Bid for a Break’ scheme, with new holidays up for grabs every other month this year(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo) Jet2 has announced the return of …

Iceland is rolling out changes for students, with younger Brits able to get 10 per cent off at the till for the fifth month of the year. 07:00, 06 May 2025Updated 07:00, 06 May 2025 Iceland is rolling out changes for students, with younger Brits able to get 10 per …

Which? is calling for ‘tough new laws’ to make selling platforms responsible for ensuring safety of their electronic products. Which? is calling for ‘tough new laws’ to make selling platforms responsible for ensuring safety of their electronic products. Illegal and potentially unsafe “energy-saving” plugs are widely available online in the …