BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt delivered news of several tragic deaths within moments of Thursday’s (January 29) live broadcast beginning. The latest instalment of the popular morning show was fronted by Charlie and Naga Munchetty, with the duo bringing viewers up to speed on breaking news from Britain and internationally. …
Read More »First-time buyer boost as hated savings penalty set to be removed: Money LIVE
First-time buyers have been given a major savings boost after it was reported that the Lifetime ISA penalty charge will be removed. A new version of the Lifetime ISA will reportedly launch in April 2028. You can currently use a Lifetime ISA for your first home or retirement. It is …
Read More »Postboxes to stay shut for ‘next few months’ as future tech created 200 miles away
Postboxes across Norfolk are to remain out of action for at least “the next few months” as a major upgrade project is completed in Gloucestershire. Some of the Royal Mail’s classic red boxes have been wrapped up in black bin bags while they are transformed into “postboxes of the future”. …
Read More »Can the ‘William Effect’ help save pubs? Future King’s passion for a pint is ‘boosting sales’, royal expert claims – as Rachel Reeves U-turns on business rates
He may be the future king, but Prince William is still partial to a pint at his local boozer. ‘I absolutely love pubs,’ proudly declared the Prince of Wales, as he sipped on a half of cider in The Goth pub during a recent trip to Scotland with his wife, Kate. …
Read More »YouGov’s 2026 Best Brand Rankings revealed
Marks & Spencer is the strongest Brand in the UK over the past year, as measured by YouGov’s market leading BrandIndex tool WhatsApp leads the global rankings Post Office is the UK’s most improved brand, followed by Royal Mail and Fujitsu, as they recover from the sub-postmaster scandal Adidas just …
Read More »Tips and motivation for how to thrive in winter weather
Can food help keep us warm in the winter? Eating well and staying hydrated can boost both energy and mood in the winter. You’ll have heard it before, but especially in the winter, breakfast is important to give you energy for the day ahead, especially foods like cereals, oats and …
Read More »Great Britain’s Royal Mail marks the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s commercial service
By David Hartwig Great Britain’s Royal Mail marks the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s commercial service Jan. 21 with a set of eight stamps plus a four-stamp souvenir sheet. The Jan. 21 issue date comes exactly 50 years after British Airways and Air France inaugurated supersonic passenger flights with simultaneous departures …
Read More »Royal Mail delivered Christmas post late to 16 million people, Citizens Advice finds
Royal Mail has come under renewed fire after research found it failed to deliver Christmas letters and cards on time to around 16 million people, the worst festive performance in five years outside periods of strike action. The findings, published by Citizens Advice, suggest the number of people affected by …
Read More »Trading update for the three months ended 31 December 2025
PayPoint PlcTrading update for the three months ended 31 December 2025 28 January 2026 Significant progress in key third quarter and on track to deliver record profits for the year KEY GROUP METRICS Net revenue Q3 FY26 Q3 FY25 Change Group £52.7m £53.0m (0.5)% Shopping division …
Read More »German consumer sentiment set to improve in February – GfK
German consumer sentiment is expected to improve in February, according to a survey released on Wednesday GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). The forward-looking February consumer climate indicator rose to -24.1 from -26.9 in January. The willingness to buy indicator rose 3.5 points to -4.0, while the …
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