Government bans unwanted advertising mail from 2026
New UK law from 2026 will stop businesses sending unaddressed adverts to households that opt out. Find out how to stop junk mail and what it means for you.
New UK law from 2026 will stop businesses sending unaddressed adverts to households that opt out. Find out how to stop junk mail and what it means for you.
A UK reader proposes using the Jules Verne crater on the moon's far side as a designated graveyard for defunct spacecraft, mirroring Earth's Point Nemo. Read the latest letters.
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
Denmark's state postal service stops all letter deliveries from 30 December, cutting 1,500 jobs. As letter volumes plummet globally, is the UK's Royal Mail on a similar path? Read our analysis.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
Discover the practical reason Royal Mail postal workers wear shorts all year, even in freezing weather. It's not about toughness, but temperature regulation during their demanding rounds.
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
Plan your festive post with our complete guide to Post Office opening hours over Christmas and New Year 2025. Check your branch times now to avoid disappointment.
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery disruptions in 117 UK postcodes, with no guarantee parcels will arrive before Christmas. See the full list of affected areas.
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The European Commission's proposal to weaken its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars marks a major climate policy reversal. This editorial argues the move is a road to nowhere for Europe's automotive future.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy must decide on a probe into the Daily Mail owner's £500m Telegraph takeover. The deal, now formally requested, raises questions about media plurality and foreign influence. Read the latest developments.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Get the final deadlines for Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce and major retailers to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Don't miss the festive post! Our complete guide reveals the last UK & international posting dates for Royal Mail & couriers, plus tips to save money and avoid delivery stress this Christmas.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
The Post Office urges Britons to send Christmas gifts early to avoid the expected busiest day on December 8. A survey reveals a surge in festive parcel sending plans.
UK Christmas shoppers are urged to check postal deadlines now. The first cut-off for overseas parcels is 5 December, with UK deadlines following. Avoid missed gifts by planning ahead.
Families across five continents reveal their daily struggle against ultra-processed foods targeting children. New Lancet study warns of long-term health harms as obesity rates soar. Read their stories.
Royal Mail has announced the final date for children to send letters to Santa and receive a free reply. Ensure your child's festive wish list arrives in time for Christmas 2025.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
Get the latest headlines and essential updates for Thursday, 4 December 2025. Stay informed on the day's top stories and breaking news.
President Trump's xenophobic cabinet rant and a sweeping halt to immigration from 19 nations, including Somalia, marks a severe escalation in US policy. Follow the latest developments and impacts.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
Royal Mail alerts customers to postal delays in London and 10 UK postcode areas due to vehicle and processing issues. Get the full list and Christmas posting advice here.
Avoid festive delivery disappointment. Our guide reveals the final posting dates for Royal Mail, Evri, DHL and more to ensure your gifts arrive for Christmas Day.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Discover the forgotten 'Mail Rail', a tiny underground railway that transported post beneath London's streets for decades. Explore its unique history and why it closed.