Retailers report a resurgence in cash transactions, now accounting for 20% of all purchases, as shoppers increasingly turn to cash for budgeting amid rising living costs. This trend comes alongside warnings from charities about the exclusion of vulnerable groups from…

A BBC investigation reveals that over half of the venues participating in the ‘Ask for Angela’ safety scheme have failed to properly implement the initiative meant to protect vulnerable individuals. A pub worker, identified as Jack, expressed concerns regarding inadequate…