Daniel Křetínský, the owner of Royal Mail, is poised to become TotalEnergies’s fourth biggest shareholder – David W Cerny/Reuters The billionaire owner of Royal Mail is to become one of the biggest shareholders in French oil giant TotalEnergies in a deal worth €5.1bn (£4.5bn). Daniel Křetínský is poised to become …
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Here’s a full list of the pubs and bars the group owns in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire The Market Tavern, in Hanley A major chain with pubs and bars across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire is considering selling more than 1,000 of its venues. The move would see the firm part company …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 »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 …
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