Curiosities
The 99 ice cream: why the name has nothing to do with the price
Most Britons assume the 99 Flake got its name from an old price tag. The real origin is far older and more surprising. Here is what the history actually shows.
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Mobile scams
The "suspicious activity" bank call scam in the UK: the safe-account trick exposed
Fake calls from your "bank fraud team" asking you to move money to a safe account are a top UK scam. Here is the script, the warning signs and your right to reimbursement.
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Curiosities
UK baby names mapped: which British counties do Americans actually use as first names?
A Brit in the US has mapped 145 years of SSA baby name data to reveal which British county names Americans give their children, from Kent to Devon.
Consumer protection UK
NS&I delays and errors leave bereaved UK families chasing premium bonds
Bereaved families face months of delays and errors trying to claim premium bonds from NS&I, with some waiting over a year to access savings belonging to deceased relatives.
UK telco news
Three-Vodafone merger: what it means for UK mobile network quality in 2026
The Three-Vodafone merger is complete, but UK consumers are already questioning whether consolidation will improve or worsen mobile coverage and congestion.
UK welfare & benefits
Can You Claim Benefits If You Take a Career Break in the UK?
Universal Credit, New Style JSA and NI contribution rules explained for UK workers planning a career break. Savings caps, work requirements and what to do first.
UK telco news
BT warns UK smartphone prices will rise as AI eats the chip supply
BT chief Allison Kirkby has told investors AI datacentres are eating the memory chip supply and UK smartphone prices will feel it. The data, who is exposed, what to do before your next renewal.
Curiosities
Chalk drawings on a UK driveway spark viral charity drive for Mental Health UK
A spontaneous act of community fun on a British footpath turned into a viral Reddit thread and a charity pledge to Mental Health UK based on chalk drawings left by passers-by.
Consumer protection UK
Martin Lewis and Which? demand Keir Starmer act on Big Tech scam ads
Martin Lewis and Which? wrote to PM Keir Starmer on 19 May 2026 saying Big Tech profits from scam ads that fuel 45% of UK crime. What the letter says and how to report a scam ad today.