You could be owed a £290 refund from Sky TV. Sky has confirmed plans to discontinue a one-of-its-kind accessory designed to make “your TV much more than just a TV” barely two-and-a-half years after its initial launch, with subscribers owed a full refund. Dubbed Sky Live, this interactive entertainment device …
Read More »UN is set to vote on the US plan for next steps in Gaza but it may all come down to Russia
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Monday on a U.S. plan for Gaza that would provide international backing for a stabilization force and envisions a possible future pathway to an independent Palestinian state. But a big question remains: Will Russia veto it? After nearly …
Read More »Polish delivery giant InPost launches first parcel lockers at UK post offices
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Read More »Rarest Royal Mint 50p sells for 141 times face value on eBay
The Atlantic Salmon 50p coin was sold for £70.76 on eBay last week. In 2023, it became the rarest 50p in circulation. The coin was minted as part of eight new designs following His Majesty King Charles III’s accession to the throne. With a circulating mintage of just 200,000, the …
Read More »Kate and William back in black tie! Couple will make their return to the glittering Royal Variety Performance this week
By REBECCA ENGLISH, ROYAL EDITOR Published: 07:52 EST, 17 November 2025 | Updated: 08:34 EST, 17 November 2025 The Prince and Princess of Wales will bring a touch of glamour to this year’s Royal Variety Performance when they attend the glittering event on Wednesday. The couple will join stars at …
Read More »Disabled man dragged out of wheelchair and into road during 2am robbery
A robber who dragged a disabled man out of his wheelchair and into the road in a bid to steal his bag has been jailed. James Smith, 43, targeted his victim in Broadway, Peterborough, at shortly before 2am on August 13. The 66-year-old victim was moving slowly through the city centre …
Read More »Etsy ships British gifts with Royal Mail's new USA delivery services – CEP-Research
Etsy has become the first online marketplace to offer Royal Mail's new service to send goods to the USA, following new customs requirements that … Source link
Read More »TotalEnergies buys €5.1bn stake in Czech tycoon’s power plants business | Daniel Křetínský
The Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský is to become one of the largest shareholders in TotalEnergies after selling a stake in his electricity generation business, which includes several UK power plants, to the French oil company. Křetínský, whose companies own stakes in Royal Mail and West Ham United football club, agreed …
Read More »Three agencies to battle it out for Royal Mail account
Royal Mail has drawn up a three-strong shortlist for its creative account, with Iris, TMW, and Dentsu Creative set to fight it out over who will handle the business. The move follows a statutory review of the postal service’s creative relationships, which will see incumbent agency AMV BBDO step down …
Read More »Thousands to get £25 Cold Weather Payments as UK temps hit -7°C | The latest National and International News
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow Cold Health Alert for the North East, North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, expected to remain in place until 8am on Friday, November 21. Dan Holley, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, said: «As Storm Claudia retreats …
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