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Archie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesOctopus Energy is set to spin off its Kraken Technologies arm as a standalone company after a deal to sell a stake in the platform valued it at $8.65bn (£6.4bn).The energy giant, Britain’s biggest gas and electricity supplier, has sold a $1bn stake in the AI-based division to a group of investors led by New York-based D1 Capital Partners.The move paves the way for Kraken to be demerged from Octopus, and for a potential stock market flotation for the business in the future.Octopus founder and chief executive Greg Jackson told the there was “every chance” Kraken would…
Adam Peaty’s great aunt and uncle were reportedly removed from the guest list for his wedding to Holly Ramsay through an automated message sent merely four days before the ceremony took place.The couple had already invested hundreds of pounds in accommodation, clothing and presents ahead of the Olympic swimmer’s nuptials at Bath Abbey on Saturday.A source told The Sun: “They got an automated message basically saying they were off the guest list and to respect Adam and Holly’s decision.”They added: “It was so impersonal, and just four days before the big day.”The cold manner of their uninvitation added to mounting…
Travel expert Simon Calder has warned of “unfolding chaos” after Eurostar cancelled all trains, leaving passengers stranded ahead of the New Year period.The cancellations affect services from London St Pancras International to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, with thousands of passengers unable to reach their destination.Eurostar has cancelled all trains from St Pancras after an overhead power fault in the Channel Tunnel.The travel journalist said: “I am doing all I can to find out what has been happening. Up until now, as we’ve discussed, it’s been a relatively smooth Christmas and New Year travel period. “We knew, of course, about planned…
James Holt, the executive director of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s charitable foundation Archewell, is stepping down from his position to relocate back to Britain with his family.A source has said that Holt feels frustrated about the timing of his departure, which coincides with a period of significant change for the royal couple.”He’s frustrated that his moving back to the UK is coming at a time of transition for the Duke and Duchess, hence his staying on for a few months yet to manage things at Archewell,” the source told the Mail.The insider added: “He’s very protective of the…
Millions of people approaching retirement will need to wait longer to receive their state pension following changes taking effect in the spring.From April 6, 2026, the qualifying age for claiming the state pension will start climbing from 66 towards 67.Rather than an immediate jump, the increase will be phased in gradually over a two-year period, with the process concluding in April 2028.The shift comes as the Treasury faces mounting pressure from rising pension costs, currently standing at approximately £125billion annually.With life expectancy continuing to grow, expenditure on the state pension is projected to increase further in the coming years.The triple…
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The popular weekly sale from Boots has returned once more. Yes, you read that right. As part of the British high street retailer’s weekly £10 Tuesdays promotion, you can treat yourself to skincare, beauty items, and bundles for only £10. And this week, Boots has marked down 120 items for the occasion from brands like Soap & Glory, No7, Rimmel, and more — so there are plenty of options. With the new year right around the corner, this could be a great opportunity to stock up on your favourites with a deal, so you’re ready to go. Although you’ll need…
Alice CunninghamandElliot Deady,at Hanningfield ReservoirHenry Godfrey-Evans/Investigations into a small aircraft crash at Hanningfield Reservoir are continuing Investigations into a small aircraft that crashed into a reservoir have been continuing.Essex Police remained at the scene at Hanningfield Reservoir, near Chelmsford, where the aircraft was seen entering the water on Sunday shortly after 14:00 GMT.The force has not released any information about casualties, but said it continued to respond to the incident along with investigators from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).The nature reserve remained closed with a police cordon in place around its entrance.Elliot Deady/The nature reserve remains closed on Tuesday…
In October, Taylor told BBC Sport that he was unsure how long he would continue refereeing, adding that he was “quite old for somebody to be operating at this level, running around after people a lot younger than you”. Taylor said that the main focus was to have “two refereeing teams at the World Cup”.Prior to 2018, 2013-14 was the previous time England had three elite officials: Atkinson, Mark Clattenburg and Howard Webb.The elite list of referees take charge of tournament and Champions League games. The first list is for the Europa League and Conference League. The second list is…
An emerging eyesight issue linked to everyday driving behaviour has been found to cause a growing number of road collisions.It comes after scientists warned that talking while driving can significantly delay how quickly motorists spot danger.Researchers in Japan have found that the simple act of speaking, even in casual conversation, can impair the eyes’ ability to detect hazards, potentially leaving drivers blind to threats that develop just seconds ahead of them. The study, conducted by scientists at Fujita University, monitored 30 participants as they followed visual targets on a screen designed to simulate the rapid eye movements required when driving.…