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The former IBM executive will lead Acuity Analytics as the company expands its AI, data and digital services business

Ad Feature Acuity Analytics appoints former IBM executive Jon O'Donnell as CEO

The Terms and Conditions behind a family's digital day are longer than Shakespeare's complete works, a study has found

Ad Feature One day's privacy small print would take families 10 days to read

Croud is a global media, data and creative agency delivering a return on intelligence

Ad Feature Over half of UK consumers would let AI buy for them without approval

Ad Feature PR Newswire expands AI brand visibility report into Europe

Holafly helps travellers use data abroad.

Holafly discount: save 10% on travel eSIMs

The companies have signed a 10-year partnership

Ad Feature FCM and Arcadis secure decade-long partnership

The 256GB Lexar PLAY PRO card offers up to 900MB/s read speeds on compatible microSD Express devices

Switch 2 owners can add 256GB of storage for under £60

The Tom by TomTom device provides speed camera, traffic and road hazard alerts without a monthly subscription

This TomTom camera alert device is now under £37

Unlimited mobile data can help teenagers stream, browse and stay connected throughout long journeys abroad - and they can get it with Holafly.

The travel tool that could keep teenagers happy on long journeys

Installing a Holafly eSIM before you travel means you can get online almost as soon as you land, helping you avoid the hassle of searching for Wi-Fi or worrying about roaming charges.

Travel trick helps you avoid roaming charges and stay connected abroad

UK flight searches for eclipse hotspots has risen by up to 201%

Ad Feature Travellers flock to Reykjavik for the solar eclipse
Reykavik and the Cantabrian coast are the top destinations to see the 2026 solar eclipse.
Emily Jordan

Staying connected abroad is easier than ever with travel eSIMs, allowing holidaymakers to access mobile data without swapping their physical SIM card.

The one-minute holiday phone check you shouldn't skip

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

The Price Bailey Mid-Market Index 2026 analysed 12,625 UK businesses

Ad Feature UK mid-market firms face growth challenges

Choosing a used car can be an exciting time - but there are checks you need to make beyond just lifting the bonnet

The hidden used car problem a clean MOT will never reveal

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Hospitals awarded £2m for being in ‘most improved trusts’ for 4-hour target

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is introducing new data intelligence capabilities for motor claims, designed to bring together fragmented data and support more consistent and informed decision-making.

Ad Feature New tool aims to help motor insurers to make faster decisions

A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less

A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on property ladder

Overcrowded beaches were also acknowledged for stopping people enjoying the perfect summer.

One in six adults feel the summer never quite lives up to expectations

The agreement spans six solution areas across life sciences and healthcare

Ad Feature Apexon signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS

The new Giffgaff deal runs for a limited time - but it could save you £180

Giffgaff cuts unlimited data SIM by £180 with no long contract

Vodafone’s Unlimited Plus SIM-only offer combines unlimited data with fast connectivity and inclusive European roaming

Vodafone unlimited SIM deal offers £432 saving - before the deadline

Giffgaff has reduced the cost of its unlimited data plan to just £14 a month for a limited time

Giffgaff launches 'cheapest ever' unlimited data plan for £14 a month

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Vodafone's new sim-only sale can save you hundreds of pounds over the life of the deal

Vodafone cuts £432 off unlimited data plans with Disney and Prime perk

Sky Mobile SIM only plan - 10GB for £8 a month is one of the best deals out there right now

Sky's 10GB SIM only deal reviewed as prices tumble across the market

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake
Experts say spending £19.99 on a vehicle history check could help buyers avoid expensive surprises after purchasing a second-hand car
Gareth Butterfield

Vodafone's new sim-only sale can save you hundreds of pounds over the life of the deal

Vodafone cuts unlimited sim-only data plans by up to £432 in new sale

MAX is powered by codified Kearney methodology and 30M live market signals from Beroe.

Ad Feature Beroe and Kearney launch AI-native decision engine for procurement

Jeff McMillan is the Founder of McMillanAI, an AI advisory and education firm

Ad Feature Brillio appoints Jeff McMillan as independent director

TabTrade is a global forex and CFD broker with zero average spreads on major forex pairs.

Ad Feature TabTrade Edge matches the industry's lowest average major spreads

Newel Health designs, develops, and operates digital medical devices in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech partners.

Ad Feature Newel Health and Gerresheimer launch strategic collaboration

Three in 10 believe being adept at managing their finances was one of the most attractive traits in a partner

Brits now consider being savvy with money a huge turn-on

Prague is among the best-value destinations for a week away.

Ad Feature KAYAK reveals the best value destinations for Brits this summer

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

Ishank Gupta and Manish Agarwal co-founded Humyn Labs

Ad Feature Humyn Labs launches report for AI voice benchmarking

The findings come from analysis commissioned by Trustpilotof over 800,000 responses across four major AI platforms.

Ad Feature Businesses that respond to reviews appear in 75% of AI answers

AnySearch website

Ad Feature AnySearch launches new search platform built for AI Agents

The average ambulance response time in April was 27 minutes and 20 seconds for serious emergencies such as chest pain and suspected strokes

East of England ambulance response times continue to improve

Fathers are ready for change

Ad Feature Half of the world’s fathers feel unsupported, study suggests

Ad Feature Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy

Tidying the garden and cleaning patios or driveways emerged as the most common ‘easy win’ tasks.

Ad Feature UK homeowners embrace ‘quick win’ DIY as spring sparks seasonal upkeep

Six in 10 think they have become savvier about how and when they spend their money compared to five years ago.

Brits could be sitting on up to £1.2 billion unused loyalty points

First‑time buyer average age has climbed from 29 to 34 since the 90s
The average age of a first‑time buyer has climbed from 29 to 34 since 1994/5.
Oliver Lewis

More than 75 percent of organisations are not practicing disaster recovery plans in the recommended six-month timeframe.

Ad Feature 3 in 4 organisations are not testing identity disaster recovery enough

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

Netgear's M7 doesn't just take the place of a mobile hotspot, it supercharges it and adds more versatility than you might expect

Netgear Nighthawk M7: a serious mobile hotspot built for serious users

Complyance’s new funding will accelerate GTM expansion and continue the company’s market-leading agentic AI innovation.

Ad Feature Complyance raises $20m in funding to modernise GRC with agentic AI

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust pays out £5m in gynaecology negligence claims

Cars are at their most vulnerable in the winter - and another cold snap is on the cards

Cold snap warning: 270,000 drivers break down every January

On average in Bedford, parents paid £6.58 an hour for a two-year-old

Childcare in Bedford less expensive than the East of England average

Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Why everyone is buying VPNs this Christmas

Borough Hall, Bedford: Image LDRS

Flood defence in Bedford borough below standard needed to protect homes

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