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 Next boss: downturn in UK economy won't be long lasting

Next boss: downturn in UK economy won't be long lasting

March 29, 2023 07:40 PM AEDT | By Reuters

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) - The boss of British fashion retailer Next said on Wednesday he did not think the downturn in the UK economy would be...


 Britain's Next expects clothing inflation to ease

Britain's Next expects clothing inflation to ease

March 29, 2023 05:24 PM AEDT | By Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - British fashion retailer Next reported a better-than-expected 5.7% rise in annual profit on Wednesday and said its selling price in...


 Wholesale diesel now same price as petrol yet forecourt gap remains – RAC

Wholesale diesel now same price as petrol yet forecourt gap remains...

March 28, 2023 11:01 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Price disparity has been called ‘shocking’ by the RAC.


 UK's William Hill given record $24 million fine for gambling failures

UK's William Hill given record $24 million fine for gambling failure...

March 28, 2023 06:26 PM AEDT | By Reuters

By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Gambling Commission has handed a 19.2 million pound ($23.7 million) fine to the William Hill betting group...


 UK's William Hill fined $24 million for widespread gambling failures

UK's William Hill fined $24 million for widespread gambling failures

March 28, 2023 05:39 PM AEDT | By Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Gambling Commission has slapped a 19.2 million pound ($23.7 million) fine on companies owned by betting shop group Willia...


 EV owners still reaping the benefits of cheaper per mile motoring, AA says

EV owners still reaping the benefits of cheaper per mile motoring, A...

March 27, 2023 05:08 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Being able to fuel up more cheaply will depend on the time of day and the charging provider, a report shows.


 How to make car journeys more enjoyable for the whole family this Easter

How to make car journeys more enjoyable for the whole family this Ea...

March 27, 2023 10:06 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Just a couple of pre-flight checks can make the whole trip breeze by.


 Retraining courses to avoid fines taken by record 1.8m offending drivers in 2022

Retraining courses to avoid fines taken by record 1.8m offending dri...

March 26, 2023 07:30 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

More than four out of five of last year’s attendees went on speed awareness courses, which aim to help people identify speed limits.


 Patients with rare genetic conditions to receive ‘pioneering’ new NHS service

Patients with rare genetic conditions to receive ‘pioneering’ new NH...

March 26, 2023 01:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

‘Hundreds of children and adults will see inherited white matter disorders specialists and get a genetic diagnosis sooner,’ an NHS boss said.


 ‘Time to get a real job’ verified users joke as Twitter axes legacy checkmarks

‘Time to get a real job’ verified users joke as Twitter axes legacy...

March 24, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Accounts will have to subscribe to Twitter Blue to keep their verification.


 British parliament blocks TikTok on all parliamentary devices

British parliament blocks TikTok on all parliamentary devices

March 24, 2023 01:40 AM AEDT | By Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's parliament will block TikTok on all devices on its network following a similar ban on government devices, becoming the lat...


 Analysis-What's behind bitcoin's latest surge?

Analysis-What's behind bitcoin's latest surge?

March 22, 2023 11:17 PM AEDT | By Reuters

By Tom Wilson LONDON (Reuters) - At the turn of the year, bitcoin was in the grip of a bleak midwinter, down and out after a 2022 defined by tumbling...


 UK considering in-depth probe into Broadcom-VMware merger

UK considering in-depth probe into Broadcom-VMware merger

March 22, 2023 10:25 PM AEDT | By Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator said on Wednesday it was considering whether to refer U.S. chipmaker Broadcom's $61 billion acquisi...


 Boost for electric vehicle network as county to install 10,000 chargers by 2030

Boost for electric vehicle network as county to install 10,000 charg...

March 22, 2023 10:42 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Surrey County Council and charge point provider Connected Kerb intend to install the new chargers.


 Just Eat Takeaway to move to self employed model for couriers in Britain

Just Eat Takeaway to move to self employed model for couriers in Bri...

March 22, 2023 12:11 AM AEDT | By Reuters

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Just Eat Takeaway.com, Europe's largest food online ordering and delivery service, said on Tuesday it will reorganize in Britain...


 More than two-thirds of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules – survey

More than two-thirds of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules –...

March 21, 2023 01:23 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Department for Transport is consulting on its proposal for new vehicles to require an MOT after four years rather than three.


 Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer – study

Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cance...

March 21, 2023 12:24 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

But experts suggest the benefits of taking the contraceptives may outweigh the risk of taking the pill.


 Potholes see 2.7 million cars forced off the road due to damage – survey

Potholes see 2.7 million cars forced off the road due to damage – su...

March 21, 2023 12:01 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Some 13.1 million drivers have suffered damage to their cars in the year to March 2023.


 Shortfall in pothole repair budgets hits new high, research shows

Shortfall in pothole repair budgets hits new high, research shows

March 20, 2023 10:26 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Councils in England and Wales said they only received two-thirds of what they needed during the current financial year to tackle potholes.


 Diesel drivers ‘not benefiting from fuel duty freeze’

Diesel drivers ‘not benefiting from fuel duty freeze’

March 17, 2023 12:09 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The RAC said major fuel retailers are refusing to cut pump prices in ‘any meaningful way’ despite wholesale diesel costs falling.


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