WH Smith, the historic British retailer, is exploring the sale of its high street business, which includes over 500 UK stores, as it shifts focus towards its more profitable global travel retail operations. This move reflects the challenges faced by traditional retail in a digital age.
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell surprised many by voting against President Donald Trump's nominee for Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, highlighting a rare break with Trump and signalling McConnell's stance on national security matters.
Ireland faces another severe weather challenge with Storm Herminia approaching, following the destruction caused by Storm Eowyn. Forecasters predict strong winds and heavy rain, with multiple weather warnings in place.
Storm Éowyn has caused unprecedented disruption across the UK and Ireland, with record-breaking winds leading to power outages, infrastructure damage, and fatalities. Over a million people are without power, and emergency services are overwhelmed.
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £83 million EuroMillions jackpot in Friday night’s draw, marking the first UK jackpot win of 2025. The winning numbers were 02, 11, 19, 30, and 49, with the Lucky Star numbers 03 and 08.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the UK, with potential flooding and disruption as communities recover from Storm Éowyn.
NatWest is set to close 53 branches across the UK by mid-2025, citing a significant shift towards digital banking and a decline in in-person transactions. The closures have raised concerns about financial exclusion, especially for older and vulnerable customers.
Foreign nationals face significant challenges entering the UK due to technical issues with the new eVisa system, leading to denied boarding and travel disruptions. The Home Office has extended the validity of expired BRPs until 31 March 2025 to ease the transition.
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £83 million EuroMillions jackpot in Friday’s draw, marking the first UK jackpot win of 2025. The winning numbers were 02, 11, 19, 30, and 49, with the Lucky Stars being 03 and 08.
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell voted against Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defence, citing concerns over his qualifications and the global threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Despite opposition, Hegseth was confirmed after a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.