Royal Mail’s £3.6 billion takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been passed by its shareholders, paving the way for the more than 500-year-old company to be taken into foreign ownership for the first time. International Distribution Services (IDS), Royal Mail’s owner, first agreed to the acquisition in May last …
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A coin expert has advised people to keep an eye out for a rare UK penny that could fetch more than £300. The valuable coin must bear a “very small” initial on one side. The Coin Collecting Wizard, a collector who shares his knowledge on TikTok, explained what to look …
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Recent research indicates that over half of adults aged 70 and above who still drive are worried about the day they can no longer do so, with two-thirds determined not to depend on others for transportation. A study commissioned by Nissan found that one in five seniors would consider travelling …
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The UK Foreign Office has released a range of travel warnings, including cautions against “all travel” or “all but essential travel” to various regions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Out of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages on the Foreign Office Websire, 73 currently have …
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Last night, an unexpected projection show illuminated the renowned London Eye and County Hall, creating a breathtaking backdrop. The show used state-of-the-art mapping and hologauze technology to project a series of images honouring significant milestones in human evolution and innovation. Projected along London’s Southbank the show started off in the …
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A rare 50p coin has sold for £155 after sparking a bidding war online. Many coins are sought after by collectors and this particular one, which was minted in 2009, is one of the rarest in the UK. The coin was launched more than 15 years ago, to celebrate the …
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The Post Office has issued a reminder of the last days to send your cards and parcels as 90% of us have no idea when the key dates are. New research reveals nearly 9 in 10 Brits are unaware of last posting dates and over a third leave gift buying …
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Three members of Sara Sharif’s family have been found guilty over the 10-year-old’s death after years of horrific abuse. Her father Urfan Sharif, 42, and stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty of her murder and her uncle Faisal Malik, 29, was convicted of causing or allowing her death following …
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A 105-year-old has said the secret to living a long and happy life is yoga, daily stretching and an appreciation for the “little things”. Daisy Taylor, originally from Stratford, east London, has always embraced life and been active and this has not stopped since she moved into a care home …
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A man who ‘threw away’ a Bitcoin fortune has stepped up his fight to retrieve it – after its value soared to a record high £635million. James Howells, 39, has launched court action against a council that has refused to let him excavate computer equipment needed to unlock his 8,000 …
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