The Post Office narrative around main branch closures remains very muddled, and there were a lot of very straightforward questions from colleagues that none of the many Post Office representatives present could answer.  They clearly wanted us to leave with a view that this was not about branch closures, but …

Max George, a member of The Wanted, has shared that he may need to undergo open heart surgery following his recent hospitalisation. He had previously hinted at the possibility of spending Christmas in hospital due to potential heart issues. Max’s mother, Barbara, provided some insight into the situation, stating: “Max …

A woman has shared a ‘magic’ sleep hack on TikTok that is reportedly helping people fall asleep in just minutes. Struggling with insomnia or difficulty falling asleep can be a frustrating and exhausting experience, which can impact daily life. The NHS advises that occasional poor sleep shouldn’t typically cause too …

wagamama wagamama, which serves Asian food based on Japanese cuisine, says that it has transformed its talent attraction process, with a focus on inclusive and accessible candidate experiences, by partnering with inploi. It first teamed with the company in 2021 to use its candidate experience technology for a management hiring …

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK’s private prison operators are giving jobs to dozens of former convicts as they come under pressure to tackle cycles of reoffending and overcrowding. Conglomerates including Sodexo, a French …

Town hall bosses have confirmed plans for 53 new homes as part of the emerging regeneration of Stretford town centre. The properties will be built on the Lacy Street car park and former Royal Mail sorting office and probation centre opposite Stretford Mall. Some 25 per cent of the development …

We’re already midway through December and Christmas is rapidly approaching. With less than two weeks until the big day, some people might be kicking back and relaxing, knowing that their loved ones’ presents are wrapped up and ready under the tree. But the other half of the population will still …

Amanda Holden has admitted her daring outfit for the Royal Variety Performance could spark Ofcom complaints.  The actress, 53, co-hosted this year’s event with comedian Alan Carr at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The annual fundraising event saw a string of famous faces including Sir Elton John, Ted Lasso‘s Ellie Taylor, and Britain’s …

NatWest Group is to hand its chief executive a potential multimillion pound pay boost as it returns to full private ownership after nearly 17 years in state hands. Sky News has learnt that the chair of the bank’s remuneration committee, Lena Wilson, is consulting leading institutional shareholders about an overhaul …

Chris McCausland said “anything can happen” with support and determination after he became the first blind contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing. The 47-year-old comedian and partner Dianne Buswell lifted the glitterball trophy on Saturday night following a public vote, as the BBC show celebrated 20 years on screen this …