10 h. ago ‘They're scones though, right?’: American fried chicken spot in Manchester divides customer’s opinion with viral post

Some locals have had trouble comprehending the use of a different product

Economics

12 h. ago West Lothian locals urged to start own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Politics

14 h. ago Royal Mail returns to profit for first time since £3.6bn 'Czech Sphinx' takeover

Royal Mail has returned an underlying profit for the first time in three years as bosses hailed an 'important milestone in the company's turnaround'.

Economics

14 h. ago Man dies in Scots flat fire as cops and fire service launch death probe

The man, who has yet to be named publicly, died in Dundee.

Events

16 h. ago Royal Mail move to scrap second class post on Saturdays to take ‘many months’

Royal Mail said it had started ‘detailed work’ ahead of rolling out the changes nationwide, but that it will continue well into 2026.

Politics

17 h. ago UK manufacturing downturn continues as new orders slide; Profits surge at Royal Mail – business live

Weak market conditions, US tariffs and downbeat client confidence blamed for drop in factory ordersOuch! The UK manufacturing sector shrank again last month, as factories were hit by weaker demand at home and abroad.The latest monthly poll of purchasing managers across Britain’s manufacturing sector found that new orders and new export business both fell at quicker rates in August, leading to another drop in production volumes.“Production volumes are still showing resilience in the face of global geopolitical uncertainty and US tariff policies, with both July and August having seen only slight contractions that were milder than those suffered earlier in the year. Business confidence has also lifted to a sixmonth high, reflecting hopes that the trading environment is starting to settle down.However, August also saw a steep drop in UK manufacturers’ new orders, with total order books and overseas demand both falling at some of the fastest rates seen over the past two years. Weak marke...

Economics

18 h. ago Profits surge at Royal Mail’s parent company after £3.6bn takeover by foreign owner – business live

Royal Mail returns to an underlying annual profit for the first time in three years despite a “competitive and challenging” backdropRoyal Mail’s parent company has posted a surge in profits, in its first financial results since being taken over by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský.International Distribution Services (IDS) has reported that pre-tax profits jumped to £429m in the year to 30 March 2025, up from £114m the previous year.“It has been a year of change for IDS. Thanks to the hard work of our people and our investment in transformation, Royal Mail returned to profit for the first time in three years, marking an important milestone in the company’s turnaround.With IDS’s acquisition by EP Group complete and Universal Service reform decided now is the time for us to drive the business forward and capitalise on our momentum.This is in line with guidance and was achieved despite an increasingly competitive and challenging trading environment. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Royal Mail owner set to return to profit in first figures since £3.6bn takeover

Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group completed its takeover of Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services in June.

Economics

4 d. ago Royal Mail unveils 'postboxes of the future' with innovative new feature

Royal Mail has unveiled its new 'postboxes of the future' featuring solar panel scanners that it says will make the process of sending small parcels 'much easier'

Politics

4 d. ago 'Postboxes of the future' unveiled as Royal Mail show off one brand new feature

Royal Mail is getting a makeover, with 3,500 of its postboxes receiving a revamp to make it 'even easier' to send smaller packages thanks to clever new technology

Politics

4 d. ago Royal Mail unveils 'postboxes of the future' with one very different feature

Royal Mail is giving 3,500 of its postboxes across the country a 'glow-up' to make it 'even easier' to send small parcels using solar power technology on scanners

Politics

4 d. ago Royal Mail announces new service as major change to come into force

The move follows a US executive order last month

Politics

4 d. ago How will Royal Mail's new 'postboxes of the future' work as rollout begins

After 175 years, the Royal Mail has announced the biggest design change to the iconic red postboxes.

Politics

4 d. ago Royal Mail launches services to help customers post to US after new charges

Goods valued at 800 dollars or less will no longer be exempt from US import duties and taxes from August 29.

Economics

5 d. ago Brits lose £757 on average to scammers posing as Natwest, Santander and Lloyds

The Royal Mail is the most frequently impersonated company by fraudsters.

Economics

5 d. ago Germany launches drive to add military recruits without conscription for now

Germany’s leaders have launched a drive to attract more people into voluntary military service

Events

5 d. ago Royal Mail 'postboxes of the future' to appear in Manchester with huge changes

The new design which sees the biggest change to the postbox in its 175-year history will be installed in a number of UK cities

Sport

6 d. ago M&S launches major new online shopping service with eBay offering 'pre

M&S will now give shoppers the chance to trade in their unwanted clothing and purchase pre-loved fashion items through a new online store

Economics

6 d. ago Royal Mail halts package service from today as huge change could mean extra fees

Royal Mail users could soon be hit with added fees as the postal service makes a major move.

Politics

6 d. ago Rome to Munich ‘beer train’ sleeper service for Oktoberfest launched

Beer fans can book the Bavarian-themed journey from €99

Politics