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E.ON has agreed a deal to acquire OVO Energy in a major shake-up of the UK energy market, with the value of the transaction remaining undisclosed.The takeover is subject to regulatory approval, which both companies expect to secure during the second half of 2026.Until the approval process is completed, both suppliers will continue operating independently.The agreement includes OVO’s retail customer base and all employees supporting those customers.OVO said the sale followed a review of its strategic options, with the company concluding that joining E.ON would provide the strongest long-term platform for the business and its customers.The supplier said becoming part…

Vernon Kay addressed his separation from Tess Daly for the first time during his BBC Radio 2 programme on Monday morning.The presenter was quick to express his gratitude to listeners who had reached out following the couple’s shock announcement.Vernon Kay and Tess Daly announced their split on Friday | PAThe broadcaster, who was spotted arriving at the London studio with a small smile earlier in the day, opened his show by acknowledging the outpouring of support.”I just want to say on behalf of myself and Tess, thank you, thank you for all your well-wishes, it’s been greatly appreciated,” he told…

Learner drivers have been warned they could face £100 fines and slapped with penalty points before they have even passed their practical test if they break strict legal rules.Motoring experts said many provisional driving licence holders may not realise there are official requirements for L plates, including their size, colour and placement on a vehicle.Drivers who fail to follow the rules could receive penalty points on their provisional licence, which would then carry over once they pass their test. Experts have warned this could create serious problems for newly qualified motorists, as anyone who builds up six or more points…

South Africa’s Yurav Premlall was one shot away from breaking Tiger Woods’ 26-year-old record for the biggest winning margin on the DP World Tour as he stormed to victory at the Catalunya Championship.Premlall carded a final-round 63 to finish on 28 under and secure his maiden DP World Tour win by 14 shots from compatriot Shaun Norris.American great Woods finished 15 shots clear of the field when he won the US Open in 2000.Premlall repeated his 63 in the third round a day later, one again carding 10 birdies and one bogey.On top of his prize money of just under…

Britons could see taxi fares hiked in the near future in a bid to offset high fuel prices caused by the Middle East crisis. North Yorkshire Council has proposed increasing the maximum cost of taking a taxi in the region by five per cent to help the trade sector. The council explained that maximum fares were introduced in July 2024, but since the conflict in the Middle East, the price of petrol has increased by 18 per cent, with diesel increasing by a staggering 32 per cent. It will discuss plans this week to increase the mileage rate for taxi…

A new transatlantic beef agreement approved by Donald Trump has divided British farmers amid warnings the deal could overwhelmingly favour American producers over the UK industry.The arrangement establishes a quota allowing 13,000 tonnes of beef to be traded between Britain and the United States.American trade groups have described the agreement as mutually beneficial, insisting British farmers will gain the same opportunities as their US counterparts.The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has backed the deal and said it could generate up to £70million annually for British beef producers.The organisation argued the agreement represents the only realistic route towards securing preferential access to…

Princess Eugenie’s latest baby joy is prompting questions over whether her parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, could once again face intense scrutiny at a future royal christening.The princess, 36, confirmed on May 4 that she is expecting her third child, with Buckingham Palace announcing the baby is due in summer 2026. Eugenie also shared the news on social media, posting a family image featuring sons August and Ernest with a baby scan.Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams believes the happy news could also bring renewed focus on the wider York family, especially when it comes to a future christening.He said: “Think…

State pensioners under the age of 80 in England and Wales are set to receive automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments later this year after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the eligibility rules for 2026.The payments will be issued during November and December 2026 to help older households cover heating costs during the colder months.With the 2026-27 tax year now underway, the DWP has outlined who qualifies for this year’s support and how much pensioners can expect to receive.Most eligible pensioners will not need to submit a claim because the payment will be made automatically.To qualify, pensioners must…

Older motorists could soon face new restrictions as Labour considers fresh measures in a bid to improve road safety across the country.Alongside the introduction of the Road Safety Strategy in January, the Government launched several consultations to hear the opinions of drivers and organisations on key motoring issues.One of the measures included potentially moving away from the current system of motorists self-declaring any medical issues that could impact their eyesight.At present, drivers over the age of 70 are expected to report if they have any medical conditions that impact their ability to be behind the wheel.The consultation proposes introducing mandatory…

In performance terms, three promotion places make sense. The top tier of the National League is virtually fully professional and the gap in standard to League Two is negligible.While two recently promoted teams – Barrow and Harrogate – have been relegated from the EFL this season, Bromley, promoted out of the National League two years ago, have just won the League Two title. Notts County and Chesterfield, who contested the 2023 National League promotion final, are facing each other in the League Two play-off semi-finals, while Wrexham, also a National League club as recently as 2023, only missed out on…