London continues to dominate the UK’s superprime property market, with all 20 of the country’s priciest streets located within the capital, research shows. Top of the list is Knightsbridge – the street by Hyde Park that is home to embassies and luxury hotels – where buyers will need to stump …
Read More »Royal Mail to scrap Saturday second-class post for nearly a million households next year amid huge shake-up of the business
By JESSICA CLARK, BUSINESS REPORTER Published: 17:02 EST, 22 December 2024 | Updated: 18:06 EST, 22 December 2024 Royal Mail will scrap Saturday second-class post for nearly a million households next year. The postal service, which is in the process of being bought by the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, will …
Read More »‘Some shops are ignoring laws that give you your rights – how you fight back’
Consumer rights expert Martyn James explains everything you need to know when your Christmas shopping goes wrong – whether that be your parcel not turning up, what to do if something breaks, and how to return something in the New year Martyn James explains your rights when Christmas shopping this …
Read More »Starmer, Labour and Understanding Britain – Bella Caledonia
Britain Needs Change: The Politics of Hope and Labour’s Challenge, Eds. Gerry Hassan and Simon Barrow, Biteback Publishing, £25.00. Reviewed by David McCrone As if by an irony, this review was written on the day it was announced that The Royal Mail was being sold off to a Czech capitalist. …
Read More »Tesco recalls meat product right before Christmas as error means it is 'unsafe to eat'
The London postcodes most at risk of being burgled this Christmas named · The real reason Royal Mail posties wear shorts in the middle of winter – … Source link
Read More »Millie Bobby Brown gives tearful speech as filming finishes for Stranger Things
Millie Bobby Brown has given a tearful goodbye to the crew of Stranger Things after filming finished for the show’s final series. The British actress, 20, was launched to international fame when she appeared as Eleven in the first season of the supernatural drama in 2016. On Friday, Netflix confirmed …
Read More »Kate Middleton leaves little-known royal touched with invite after family tragedy
Kate Middleton has left a lesser-known royal incredibly touched with a poignant move ahead of her Christmas carol concert. Kate, who is married to Prince William, has invited fellow Royal Family member Lady Gabriella Windsor to help plan her annual concert. The Christmas carol concert took place earlier this month, …
Read More »Greece’s former royal family seeks to reclaim citizenship 50 years after the monarchy was abolished – as they sign declaration acknowledging republic
Members of Greece’s former royal family have applied for Greek citizenship 50 years after the monarchy was abolished, according to officials. The late King Constantine II and his family members were stripped of Greek citizenship in 1994 in a dispute with the government over formerly royal property and over claims that …
Read More »Coventry mum issues urgent warning after being targeted by ‘scary’ Christmas scam on WhatsApp
A Coventry mum who almost fell for a new WhatsApp scam is urging people to be careful this Christmas. Kasi Reid received a call on the messaging app from someone claiming to be part of the parents’ group at the school her son attends and said she was just moments …
Read More »Man caught trying to smuggle Vietnamese migrants through Dover in secret van compartment
A 23-year-old Romanian tried to smuggle four Vietnamese migrants through the Port of Dover hidden in a secret van compartment. Marian-Marius Radu was stopped by Border Force officers in September at Dover after the four migrants were intercepted while walking across vehicle lanes near the port. It was later revealed …
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