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Currys, the UK’s largest tech retailer, is raising the laughing bar once again with the latest instalment of its “Beyond Techspectations” campaign. The new film emphasises the value of in-store shopping, where customers can truly “see it, feel it, try it” before they buy. This humorous spot reaffirms Currys’ position …

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged over the death of an 81-year-old woman who was killed in a collision with a motorcycle that was part of an escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh. Helen Holland, 81, was struck at the junction of West Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in …

The Royal Family has made a surprising online post for Prince Harry’s 40th birthday. Posting to Instagram on the official The Royal Family account – a message saying, “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!”. The social media post includes a picture of Prince Harry smiling …

For example, Czech entrepreneur Daniel Křetínský is in the process of taking over the Royal Mail. The deal is a “reminder that takeovers are just … Source link

Ofwat, the water regulator, is about to let Thames Water off on a £250 MILLION fine. Thames just broke its licensing rules after credit agencies labelled its debts “junk.” In just 48 hours, Ofwat will close its consultation on plans to waive the normal fine!  When privatised services, from energy …

The World Socialist Web Site published an article on August 7, exposing the inaction of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in response to far-right violence against immigrant communities in Britain over the past week. The article cited the worthless platitudes of the TUC and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) that …

Canadian investment management firm Brookfield has applied to set up an insurance company in the UK to move into the bulk annuity market, according to reports in the Financial Times (FT). The FT reported that Brookfield has filed paperwork with the Prudential Regulation Authority to set up a new insurer. …

A reminder – on the day before the election… YOUR public services have been privatised by this government continuously since 2010. Source link

“Jonathan Reynolds’ position puts taxpayers and bill payers at financial risk — and throws the environment under the bus. “New Labour showed us with Railtrack how to protect the taxpayer when an essential public service goes bust. We call on Starmer’s Labour to do the same with Thames Water.” — …

Piers Morgan’s controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex on Good Morning Britain remains the most complained about programme in Ofcom history, as Julia Hartley-Brewer’s show enters the top 10. The media watchdog has marked the 500th edition of its fortnightly broadcast bulletin, first started on January 27 2004, by …