Royal Mail not rolling out further changes to second-class post until early 2026 The owner of Royal Mail has said it will not roll out changes that will see it ditch second-class letter deliveries on Saturdays more widely across the UK until early next year. International Distribution Services (IDS) – which was bought by Czech
Jet2 to launch flights and holidays from Gatwick Jet2, the UK’s largest tour operator, has announced it will launch flights and holidays from Gatwick airport. The company said it had secured slots for six aircraft “following the release of additional capacity” by the UK’s second busiest airport. Jet2 will base five Airbus A321neo aircraft at
Lib Dems call for cut to hospitality VAT to make ‘small joys’ more affordable The Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut to VAT for hospitality businesses in the upcoming budget to make going out to the pub and restaurants more affordable. The party is also proposing the main renewable levy be removed from
UK to tighten restrictions on Russian gas exports The UK will seek to tighten restrictions on Russian gas exports over the next year to increase the pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) will face a ban on access to UK maritime services, such as insurance and shipping.
Peppa Pig, Wicked and Formula 1 predicted best-selling toys this Christmas Peppa Pig, Wicked dolls and Formula 1 Lego and Hot Wheels racing cars are among the predicted top-selling toys this Christmas, according to industry experts. Pre-school favourites Peppa Pig Oinks & Snuggles Evie Doll, the Jurassic World Primal Hatch T.Rex and the Wicked For
Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute The Princess of Wales has led the nation in a poignant two-minute silence in remembrance of the fallen on Armistice Day. Kate stood silent, still and deep in thought as she joined veterans in honouring the war dead at the Armed Forces
Tim Davie tells staff the BBC must ‘stand up for our journalism’ Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has told staff the corporation has to “stand up for our journalism”, insisting it will control its own narrative which “will not just be given by our enemies”. Mr Davie quit on Sunday amid a scandal over the
Bell Hotel can house asylum seekers, High Court judge rules Asylum seekers can continue to be housed in the Bell Hotel in Essex after Epping Forest District Council failed to secure a High Court injunction that would block them from living there. The council took legal action against the hotel owner, Somani Hotels, claiming that
David Szalay becomes first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize Author David Szalay has become the first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize. His novel Flesh, a rags-to-riches tale exploring class and power, was described as an “extraordinary, singular novel” by chairman of the judges, Roddy Doyle. An extract from the book, performed
Thousands of high street shops raided in money-laundering crackdown More than 2,700 high street businesses including barbers, minimarts and vape shops have been raided in the biggest ever crackdown of its kind on money laundering. Cash-rich businesses, which have proliferated on UK high streets in recent years, can be used for a range of crimes