A holidaymaker bragged his ingenious hack helped him dodge EasyJet’s ‘ridiculous’ excess baggage fines – by ‘sneakily’ stuffing sandals, books and snacks under his CLOTHES. Dylan Springer says he was boarding his flight home from Kos, Greece, on April 12 when he noticed passengers being slapped with £48 fines for …
Read More »Woman claims she consumed 1,000 calories from sealing envelopes
A woman has sent TikTok into a whirlwind with claims that envelopes had calories. In a viral clip that’s racked up 1.2 million views, Chloe Williams (@chloewilliams3663) is seen packaging up a bunch of letters. “I just found out I consumed over 1,000 calories in one sitting by licking envelopes,” …
Read More »Why Scots may no longer be able to have a low-level letterbox
Scotland is set to become the first country in the UK to introduce a ban on low-level letterboxes in the front doors of new homes to protect postal workers from back pain and dangerous dogs. A ban was introduced in Ireland in 2001 but the Westminster and devolved governments have …
Read More »Winner of first ‘Designers at Debenhams Catwalk to Commercial’ Award revealed
As part of Graduate Fashion Week, which ran from 10-13 June at The Truman Brewery in East London, Eleanor McMahon from the Manchester Fashion Institute became the first winner of the ‘Designers at Debenhams Catwalk to Commercial’ Award. The award marks the relaunch of the Designers at Debenhams programme, first …
Read More »New and upcoming cruise ships to keep an eye on – The Mail & Guardian
Each ship has unique onboard amenities and cutting-edge technology With several new and upcoming ships ready to set sail in the coming months, casual cruisers and avid cruise fans alike have plenty to look forward to. Flight Centre unpacks some of the most anticipated new vessels from leading cruise lines, …
Read More »David Beckham responds to rumours of a Spice Girls reunion
David Beckham has responded to rumours that a Spice Girls reunion could be imminent. READ MORE: Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’ at 25: what we’ve learned from the iconic girl group since The former girl group were last seen giving a surprise performance of their 1998 single ‘Stop’ at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday …
Read More »How Czech Oligarchs Are Spreading Their Influence in the West
After the owners of Royal Mail agreed to a 5-billion-pound takeover bid, people in the UK and abroad became curious about the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský behind the offer and how he accumulated such a vast fortune. Unfortunately, the answers raise further questions about the health and security of our …
Read More »Rip-roaring 1940s Weekend returns to the Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is open all year round, however, for one weekend only this July, they invite visitors to don their vintage threads to step back in time to the 1940s and see the Museum’s historic streets transformed. During this special weekend, the open-air Museum provides an immersive experience …
Read More »Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s pay, Royal Mail, Adobe, Netflix, Virgin Galactic, GameStop – Markets Defused
About Jamie Ashcroft Jamie Ashcroft, the News Editor for Proactive UK, has developed an impressive career in financial journalism, focusing on the small-cap sector for over fourteen years. Before joining the Proactive team, he was a stockbroker during the global financial crisis, a role that complemented his educational background – …
Read More »‘Poundland Perks’ rewards app launches in 62 stores in Scotland
GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS 14 June, 2024 | by Angela Beevers Poundland is rolling out its pilot rewards app to 62 stores in Scotland following a trial in 43 shops on the Isle of Wight and in Northern Ireland. The ‘Poundland Perks’ app enables customers to earn points for every purchase, …
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