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Morrisons To Shut 100 Lossmaking Convenience Shops

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Morrisons To Shut 100 Lossmaking Convenience Shops

Morrisons is planning to shut about 100 lossmaking convenience stores as the supermarket faces cost pressures it says have been worsened by “Government policy”. The shops set for closure have been unprofitable for years and were former McColl’s shops which the chain rescued in 2022, it said. The proposals will see stores closed in the next few months and hundreds of shop workers are understood to be at risk of redundancy. A spokesman for Morrisons said: “The performance […]

today22 May 2026

Former Wish You Were Here Presenter Judith Chalmers Dies Aged 90

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Former Wish You Were Here Presenter Judith Chalmers Dies Aged 90

Television presenter Judith Chalmers, who hosted the travel show Wish You Were Here…?, has died aged 90, her family told ITV News. The family’s statement said Chalmers, who had been living with Alzheimer’s in her final years, died peacefully at home on Thursday surrounded by her family, after she had become ill in recent weeks. It read: “After living an extraordinary life that involved over 60 years in broadcasting and countless adventures all over the […]

today22 May 2026

Drivers Warned Over Bank Holiday Jams As Many Appear Undeterred By Fuel Prices

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Drivers Warned Over Bank Holiday Jams As Many Appear Undeterred By Fuel Prices

Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices. The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday, an increase of one million from last year’s spring bank holiday. Friday and Saturday are likely to see the heaviest getaway traffic, with 3.8 million drivers planning a trip each […]

today21 May 2026

MPs Call For Statutory Social Media Ban For Children Under 16

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MPs Call For Statutory Social Media Ban For Children Under 16

MPs have urged the Government to enforce a statutory ban on the use of social media for children under 16, as they said tech companies cannot be relied upon to self-regulate. The consultation on access to social media for young people, which closes next week, floats a range of measures such as age restrictions and curfews. But there have been widespread calls for an Australian-style ban on children’s use of social media, although questions have […]

today21 May 2026

First Train With Great British Railway Branding Unveiled

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First Train With Great British Railway Branding Unveiled

The first train displaying Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been unveiled. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander claimed the launch “makes the future of Britain’s railways a reality”. A Southern Class 387 train in Brighton was given the makeover ahead of the operator’s services entering public ownership on May 31. It features a red, white and blue colour scheme mirroring the Union flag, as well as the double-arrow logo initially used by British Rail. The Department […]

today21 May 2026

Cheaper Food And Free Bus Rides For Children In Reeves Cost Of Living Plan

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Cheaper Food And Free Bus Rides For Children In Reeves Cost Of Living Plan

Shoppers could save on the cost of biscuits and chocolate as part of a package of measures being set out by Rachel Reeves to ease the impact of the Iran war. The Government is cutting import tariffs on more than 100 types of product in a move that is expected to save consumers more than £150 million a year. The Chancellor also set out a “Great British Summer Savings” scheme, including free bus travel for children in England […]

today21 May 2026

Classy Aston Villa Cruise To Europa League Glory In Istanbul

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Classy Aston Villa Cruise To Europa League Glory In Istanbul

Aston Villa ended their 30-year wait for a trophy as they strolled to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul. After falling short in the Conference League semi-finals and Champions League last-eight over recent times, Unai Emery brought European success back to Villa Park at the third time of asking with his fifth Europa League title. The Prince of Wales was in attendance to witness Villa’s first European final […]

today21 May 2026

FA Investigates Southampton Over Spygate Scandal

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FA Investigates Southampton Over Spygate Scandal

Southampton are now under investigation by the Football Association in relation to the ‘Spygate’ scandal The FA is looking at whether charges should be brought, following on from a decision by an EFL independent disciplinary commission to expel Saints from the Championship play-offs and dock four points for next season. An FA spokesperson said: “We will now investigate and won’t comment further until we have assessed the evidence.” Southampton admitted to spying on a training session held by […]

today21 May 2026

UK Net Migration Drops Below 200000 For First Time Since Covid 19 Pandemic

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UK Net Migration Drops Below 200000 For First Time Since Covid 19 Pandemic

UK net migration dropped to an estimated 171,000 last year, the lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The figures for the 12 months to December are down 48% compared to the previous year (331,000), according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is the first time the estimate – which is the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country – has fallen below 200,000 since the start […]

today21 May 2026

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