Denmark ends 400-year postal service, UK may follow
Denmark's state postal service ends letter deliveries after 400 years, signalling a global decline. Could the UK's Royal Mail face a similar fate? Explore the cultural shift.
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Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Pubs get 1am licence for World Cup if England progress
UK pubs could stay open until 1am for World Cup 2026 if England or any home nation reach the quarter-finals. The Home Secretary's plan aims to boost hospitality and community spirit. Read more.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Diddy's jail time extended after prison rule breaks
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has his four-year sentence extended by a month following multiple reported prison rule violations. The disgraced music mogul is now set for release in June 2028.
HMRC failed 85 million taxpayer calls in decade
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Crown Prosecution Service faces major overhaul after review
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
Waitress confronts customer over zero tip in London restaurant
A London waitress went viral after publicly challenging a customer who left no gratuity. The heated exchange raises questions about tipping culture in UK hospitality.
River Island extends returns to January 2025
River Island revolutionises fashion shopping with extended returns window allowing purchases made now to be returned until January 2025 - here's everything you need to know.
Royal Mail Faces Ofcom Probe Over Delivery Target Failures
Ofcom launches formal investigation into Royal Mail after it missed first and second class delivery targets, raising concerns about postal service reliability across the UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
Vodafone Network Outage Disrupts UK Services
Major Vodafone service disruption affects mobile and broadband users nationwide. Company confirms network issues and works on resolution as frustrated customers report widespread connectivity problems.
Vodafone broadband compensation after major outage
Thousands of Vodafone broadband customers are set to receive compensation following a significant service outage that left households and businesses without internet connectivity for extended periods.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Film Hits Disney+ with Extended Cut
Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour concert documentary arrives on Disney+ with never-before-seen performances and enhanced audio. Available from March 14th in the UK.
Racist stabber gets extended prison sentence
A violent thug who brutally stabbed a refugee in what police described as a racially aggravated attack has been handed an extended prison sentence at Manchester Crown Court.
Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services
Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
Labour's education reforms face Blunkett warning
Former Education Secretary David Blunkett warns Labour's ambitious education reforms must withstand political pressure as Bridget Phillipson prepares sweeping changes to curriculum and school day.
Tory Minister's Civil Service Comments Spark Constitutional Row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
Tories unveil mandatory national service for 18-year-olds
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils controversial mandatory national service for teenagers, facing immediate backlash from opposition and military experts who question its feasibility and funding.
Build-A-Bear worker suspended over service dog incident
Exclusive: Build-A-Bear Workshop employee suspended after viral video shows shocking confrontation with customer's assistance dog in Manchester store. Disability rights groups demand action.
McDonald's extends breakfast hours across UK
Fast food giant McDonald's announces significant breakfast service extension with earlier starts and later finishes, responding to customer demand for more flexible morning dining options.
Jasmine Hemsley breastfed daughter until age four
Wellness advocate and TV chef Jasmine Hemsley has ignited a fierce online discussion about extended breastfeeding after sharing her personal journey of nursing her daughter until she was four years old.
Secret Service Scrambles to Rebuild NYC Intel Network
A critical intelligence gap in New York City, following the dismantling of a key Secret Service network, has sparked a major security review ahead of high-profile events.
18-Hour Ambulance Wait for Nottingham Man with Broken Back
Exclusive: A Nottingham man endured an 18-hour wait for an ambulance with a broken back, as East Midlands Ambulance Service declares a critical incident due to overwhelming demand and hospital handover delays.
Geelong Ute Destroyed in Dramatic Service Station Blaze
A ute was completely destroyed by a ferocious fire that erupted at a Smiths service station in Torquay, Victoria. Emergency crews battled the intense blaze, preventing a potential catastrophe. No injuries were reported.
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