Actress Erin Doherty's 'posh' accent speeds up coffee orders
The Crown's Erin Doherty reveals using her Princess Anne accent gets quicker service than her natural south London voice. Discover the surprising perks of received pronunciation.
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Reiner Children Announce Memorial for Murdered Parents
Jake and Romy Reiner thank the public for support and plan a memorial for their parents, Rob and Michele, found dead in their LA home. The accused has schizophrenia.
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.
Labour's class-based internship scheme includes £80k drivers
Labour's plan to boost social mobility by limiting civil service internships to 'working class' students includes children of train drivers earning £80k, while lower-paid police officers' children are excluded. Discover the controversial new policy.
UK's Top 50 Fish & Chip Takeaways Named for 2025
The Fry Awards 2025 unveil Britain's best fish and chip takeaways and restaurants. Discover if your local chippy made the prestigious list. See the winners now!
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.
Government to Reconsider Waspi Pension Compensation
The UK government has agreed to a 'speedy and thorough' reconsideration of compensation for Waspi women, cancelling a key court hearing. A decision is expected by February 24.
Urgent Christmas warning over extension lead fire risk
Fire safety experts issue a critical alert as festive decorations are plugged in. Learn the red flags for overloaded sockets and how to prevent a devastating house fire this December.
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.
Royal Mail's Delivery Crisis: 73.4% On-Time Rate
Royal Mail's first-class delivery performance plummets to 73.4%, prompting a £21m Ofcom fine and major service reforms. Discover the plan to fix the postal service.
Royal Mail delivery performance weakens before overhaul
Royal Mail reveals less than 75% of first class post delivered on time as it prepares major service changes and hires 20,000 festive staff. Discover the full story.
Royal Mail delays Saturday second-class post cut
Royal Mail owner IDS postpones controversial delivery reforms, including scrapping Saturday second-class letters, until early 2026. This follows a £21 million Ofcom fine for missed targets. Discover the full story.
Britain's professional middle class is being hollowed out
A seismic shift in Britain's class structure is underway as secure professional roles disappear, creating a new economic divide that threatens social mobility and stability.
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.
Britain's Forgotten Working-Class Men
An alarming new analysis reveals how working-class men have become the forgotten demographic in British politics, facing systemic disadvantages that demand urgent policy attention.
Wizz Air Launches Premium Cabin on European Routes
Hungarian airline Wizz Air shakes up European travel with new premium seating offering extra legroom, priority services and enhanced comfort at competitive prices.
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.
Texas hit-and-run kills two after street fight
Shocking footage emerges of a Texas street fight that escalated into a fatal hit-and-run, leaving two dead and a community in mourning as police hunt for the driver.
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.
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.
Expert Guide to Securing Flight Upgrades
Discover the proven strategies that savvy travellers use to secure premium cabin upgrades without breaking the bank. From perfect timing to polished presentation, learn how to dramatically improve your chances of flying in luxury.
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.
Flight Downgrade Rights: Your Compensation Guide
Discover what really happens when airlines downgrade passengers from premium cabins to economy - and the compensation you're legally entitled to claim.
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