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The Bottom Line
Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com. Source link
'My home was uninhabitable' – residents reveal 'botched' work after energy firm folds
A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life. Source link
Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water as thousands remain without supply
South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday. Source link
Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood
Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service. Source link
Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees'
Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns. Source link
'We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners
More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases. Source link
Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims
Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare. Source link
Elon Musk's X to block AI tool Grok from undressing images of real people after backlash
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads. Source link
California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the “shocking” material as Musk denies the allegations. Source link
Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes Source link