Royal Mail Saturday Second-Class Delay to 2026
Royal Mail postpones scrapping Saturday second-class letter deliveries to 2026. Find out what this means for your post and the reasons behind the delay.
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Royal Mail Saturday Post Changes Delayed to 2026
Royal Mail postpones scrapping Saturday second-class letter deliveries until early 2026. Get the latest on service reforms and Ofcom fines.
Reeves mulls second alcohol duty increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise alcohol duties by RPI inflation to fill £30bn fiscal hole. Industry warns of pub closures and job losses. Read the latest budget speculation.
Three arrested after body found in Inverclyde field
Three men arrested after a man's body was discovered in a Kilmacolm field. Police are investigating a potential link to a disturbance in Greenock. Read the latest updates.
FCA recruits senior staff from US and Canadian regulators
The Financial Conduct Authority strengthens its leadership team with three transatlantic hires from US and Canadian regulatory bodies. Discover the strategic implications.
US House Votes to End Record Government Shutdown
The US House prepares to vote on legislation ending the longest government shutdown in history, as Democrats protest over healthcare subsidies. Follow live updates.
Chile's Trump-inspired candidate leads election polling
José Antonio Kast, Chile's far-right presidential hopeful, gains momentum with hardline policies on crime and immigration. Current polls show him securing 23% of votes ahead of Sunday's election.
Allison Mack Reveals Nxivm Sex Cult Role
Smallville actor Allison Mack details her abusive role in the Nxivm sex cult, her coercion of women for leader Keith Raniere, and her prison sentence in a revealing new podcast.
Seven Men Charged in Bristol Child Exploitation Probe
Seven men have been charged with over 40 offences against 11 teenagers in a major child sexual exploitation investigation in Bristol. Follow for live updates.
Sheinbaum groping reveals political violence against women
The assault on Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum highlights a global pattern of discrimination and violence targeting female politicians, threatening democratic representation worldwide.
Ukraine minister suspended in $100m corruption probe
Ukrainian Justice Minister German Galushchenko suspended amid a $100m energy sector corruption investigation. Read the latest developments on this major political scandal.
Govt to reconsider Waspi women compensation
The government will review its decision not to compensate 3.6 million Waspi women after new evidence from 2007 emerged. Will they finally get justice?
Gilts Unmoved by Starmer Leadership Speculation
UK government bonds remain stable despite Westminster briefing wars about Keir Starmer's leadership. Discover how gilt markets reacted to political uncertainty.
Starmer aides warn against 'reckless' leadership challenge
Keir Starmer's senior aides are briefing against potential rivals as fears grow over an imminent leadership challenge. Health Secretary Wes Streeting denies plotting against the PM.
Streeting denies plotting to oust Starmer as PM
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has emphatically denied rumours of a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, dismissing claims as 'self-defeating' conspiracy theories. Read the full story.
Thinktanks refuse to name funders in climate inquiry
Australia's IPA and Rainforest Reserves Australia refuse to disclose donors in a fiery Senate hearing on climate misinformation, defending their opposition to renewable energy.
Labour's Tax Pledge Crisis Threatens Trust
Keir Starmer's government considers breaking its core election promise on taxes, risking irreversible damage to public trust and fuelling far-right populism across Britain.
Five arrests at Bob Vylan concert protests
Five people were arrested as rival protests clashed outside a Bob Vylan gig in Kentish Town. Get the latest on the police operation and the controversial chants.
Military plane crash kills 20 Turkish soldiers
A Turkish military cargo plane crashes near Georgia-Azerbaijan border, killing all 20 personnel on board. Investigation underway into deadliest Turkish military incident since 2020.
Streeting denies Keir Starmer leadership challenge
Health Secretary Wes Streeting insists he will not attempt to oust Sir Keir Starmer, dismissing briefings about a post-budget leadership challenge as untrue.
Reverse Budgeting: Save More Money This Christmas
Discover the 'reverse budgeting' money hack that helps you save first and spend later. Expert tips from consumer champion Vix Leyton for financial success.
Air rage millionaire has sentence tripled to 4 years
Salman Iftikhar's 15-month sentence for threatening to gang rape a Virgin Atlantic crew member is increased to over four years after public outcry. Read the full story.
Liberals Poised to Dump Net Zero Emissions Target
The Liberal Party is set to abandon its net zero emissions commitment after a majority of MPs voted against the policy. Shadow Minister Sussan Ley will announce the final decision on Thursday.
South London Teenager Faces Terrorism Charge
An 18-year-old from Wallington has been charged under the Terrorism Act after attempting to travel to Syria to join Islamic State. He was arrested at Gatwick Airport.
JFK's Grandson Jack Schlossberg Runs for US House
John F Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, announces Democratic campaign for US House seat in New York. Discover his platform and political ambitions.
Three Quarters of Brits Pessimistic About UK Future
New polling reveals 76% of Britons believe the UK is heading in the wrong direction amid economic concerns. Discover what's driving this pessimism ahead of the Autumn Budget.
UK-US rift over Caribbean airstrikes deepens
Tensions escalate as Britain suspends intelligence sharing with Washington over controversial US airstrikes on 'drug boats' that killed over 70 people. Discover the implications for the special relationship.
Greenwich Play Centres Consultation Launches
Greenwich Council launches a public consultation on the future of its five adventure play centres, aiming to make savings amidst a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say from November 17.
Reform Public Procurement to Boost UK Growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to reform the UK's £400bn public procurement system, criticised as bureaucratic and costly, to drive economic growth and savings.
China's surveillance tactics revealed in Tibetan cop case
Explore how China extends thought control beyond its borders through surveillance tactics, revealed in the case of a Tibetan NY police officer facing spying charges. Read the investigation.
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