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MPs have expressed serious concerns over what they describe as “chaos” within Royal Mail’s delivery operations following the festive period.The Business and Trade Committee, comprising 11 cross-party MPs under the chairmanship of Liam Byrne, dispatched correspondence to chief executive Alistair Cochrane on Monday, demanding answers within a fortnight.The committee highlighted “significant concerns about the quality of the postal service being provided by Royal Mail”, noting that disruption has persisted into mid-February.Service delays have been flagged across 38 delivery offices, impacting approximately 100 postcodes nationwide, attributed to elevated staff sickness levels.MPs are calling out Royal Mail’s ‘chaos’ | GETTY The parliamentary…

A detective investigating a sexual offence allegation against Britain’s Got Talent dancer Kerri-Anne Donaldson told an inquest the complainant had threatened to take her own life if the claim became public.Detective Constable Benjamin Harris of Hampshire Constabulary told Winchester Coroner’s Court Ms Donaldson had warned she would end her life “if someone found out” about the allegation. Mr Harris said he had considered whether the reported comments might represent “a form of control” against the complainant, noting in his experience, such statements are sometimes made without genuine intent.He added that, “with the benefit of hindsight”, he should have incorporated the…

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Wales now face a Scotland team who are ninth, just two spots ahead of them, but buoyed by their Calcutta Cup win against the English.Gregor Townsend’s men are title contenders after an impressive response to an opening weekend disappointment in Rome.Nonetheless, the Scotland boss remains under pressure despite travelling to Cardiff with title hopes.Wilson was one of Townsend’s assistants between 2018 and 2020 while he also had a spell in charge of Glasgow, so is well-placed to assess the threats posed by the visitors.”I learned a huge amount from Gregor while I was there. He’s an attack-minded coach, there’s no…

Shoppers were left shocked when a car went up in flames at a Lidl car park in Nottinghamshire causing a mighty response from local fire crews.Footage shows firefighters with hoses frantically tackling the blaze tearing through the vehicle in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, at 5pm on Monday.The car, which the fire service said was “modified”, can be seen abandoned on the tarmac away from the other vehicles.The boot appears to be open, and the door falls off as sparks fly, with thick plumes of dark smoke pouring into the sky as shoppers watch on from a distance.An onlooker took to social media…

Nigel Farage has announced Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman will hold key roles in Reform UK’s “Shadow Cabinet”. The Reform UK leader announced Mr Jenrick will serve as his Shadow Chancellor, with Mrs Braverman covering education and equalities. Despite having just eight MPs in the House of Commons, Mr Farage also announced Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice would take on a “super ministry” brief on business, trade and energy.Meanwhile, Reform UK’s policy chief Zia Yusuf was unveiled as Mr Farage’s Shadow Home Secretary.The 39-year-old had played a leading role in crafting Reform UK’s deportation strategy, appearing alongside Mr Farage…

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NatWest has launched a switching incentive offering new customers £150 in cash alongside a seven per cent AER bonus savings interest rate rate lasting twelve months.Those looking to claim the deal must open either a Select or Reward account, deposit a minimum of £1,250, and engage with the NatWest mobile application during their first 60 days as a customer.The bank has confirmed that once all conditions are satisfied, the £150 payment will arrive within 30 days.For customers opting for the Reward account, the monthly £1,250 deposit requirement serves double duty, counting towards both the account criteria and the switching bonus…

Celebrity Chef Jameson Stocks joins GB Breakfast presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ellie Costello to make their own pancakes before the Christian season of Lent. Celebrating Pancake Day, Ellie and Eamonn revealed their favourite ingredients to put on their pancakes as they tried a collection of Mr Stocks’s creations.WATCH ABOVE.

Drivers are able to bulk tax their vehicles thanks to new DVLA services that could help companies avoid administrative hassle when renewing their cars.The DVLA fleet scheme allows businesses to perform a number of tasks if they have a fleet of more than 50 vehicles.Potential benefits for companies include help with the “administrative burden that accompanies maintaining a large number of vehicles”.The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency provides businesses with a dedicated helpdesk, bulk dispatch, bulk processing, bulk taxing, View Vehicle Record, V5C on demand and online services.The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) previously hinted that new tax…