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Marks & Spencer has made big changes to its Sparks loyalty scheme, giving customers the chance to earn real money.The new version lets shoppers build up cash that they can spend across food, clothing, home and beauty.From today, a digital wallet is being introduced so members can collect and use their rewards whenever they want.This means customers can choose how to spend it, whether on their weekly food shop, saving for Christmas, or treating themselves.The changes focus on giving customers more personalised offers and real money rewards.The scheme uses what customers usually buy, along with their preferences like diet, to…
Tom Bradby has revealed insights into bringing his spy thriller Secret Service to ITV screens, transforming his novel into a gripping television drama, explaining why some of it was “scary.”The series follows a British intelligence operative working against the clock to expose potential connections between a UK politician and the Kremlin, with her career and personal life hanging in the balance as both a killing and an election approach.Mr Bradby, who serves as both ITV broadcaster and creator of the source material, conceived the story amid growing concerns about Russian interference in Western democracies.”I just thought, ‘Well, imagine if you…
The UK’s financial regulator has banned adverts relating to the car finance redress scheme over concerns that they misled drivers about compensation.The Financial Conduct Authority confirmed that it had banned advertisements from a company that used edited and unauthorised clips of money saving expert Martin Lewis.Banned adverts included edited footage of the expert and misleading claims about the average motor finance compensation payments.Some commercials also used the FCA logo without permission, prompting the regulator to take action.The claims management company (CMC) has been required to remove advertising and update or take down its website until it complies with FCA rules.…
For a fake gay claim, “the kind of evidence they provide includes membership in different clubs, taking you to different clubs, since in the asylum interview you will be asked which clubs you attend and similar questions. You will also be given a partner, and that partner will provide a letter saying that ‘yes, he was my partner’.
“Accepting this situation has been incredibly difficult. But I have now reached a point where my body won’t allow me to continue.”Since the day I picked up a racket, I knew my dream was to become the best in the world.”Axelsen spent more than 100 consecutive weeks as world number one, a mark surpassed only by Malaysian great Lee Chong Wei, who held the rank for 349 weeks.He won the season-ending World Tour Finals five times and claimed 10 Super 1000 tournaments.”I have accomplished everything I once dreamed of, and more,” Axelsen said.”What makes it hardest to say goodbye is…
Donald Trump has threatened to downgrade Britain’s trade agreement after Sir Keir Starmer declined to support the American military campaign against Iran.The US President expressed his anger at the Prime Minister during an impromptu interview, complaining that Britain failed to assist when he sought backing for strikes on Tehran.Mr Trump also criticised the UK’s refusal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route that handles approximately one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies.”We gave them a good trade deal. Better than I had to. Which can always be changed,” the US President told Sky News. The remarks…
Meghan Markle has partnered with a new fashion AI venture during her tour of Australia with Prince Harry.The Duchess of Sussex, 44, jetted Down Under with the Duke of Sussex, 41, on Tuesday, as they embarked on a four-day tour across the continent.While Harry was busy speaking at a public event in Melbourne, laying a wreath at a war memorial in Canberra and attending a reception for Invictus Australia, Meghan was absent from all engagements.She was instead pursuing personal business interests, though she is expected to rejoin her husband in Melbourne tomorrow, before the couple jet off to Sydney for…
Eddie Redmayne has been ordered to pay £1,530 following a speeding offence in west London last autumn.The Academy Award-winning actor was captured by a speed camera travelling at 28mph in a 20mph zone on the A4 near Earl’s Court shortly before 11am on October 14.Court documents reveal the star’s Audi was heading towards West Kensington when the offence occurred.Redmayne, who claimed the Best Actor Oscar in 2015 for portraying Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything, acknowledged he was behind the wheel at the time.Eddie Redmayne has been ordered to pay £1,530 following a speeding offence in west London last…
Drivers who have been fined £5 as part of a new congestion charge could soon see more bus services and transport improvements after millions were raised in fines.Oxfordshire County Council is considering how to spend £4.2million generated by the scheme, which was introduced last year to ease traffic and improve air quality.One of the main proposals is to extend free park and ride bus services until the end of December, even though the scheme is expected to end on May 31.Under the offer, up to two adults and three children with a valid parking ticket can travel for free on…
Some of the most high-profile players of the 21st century have opted to purchase stakes in clubs rather than committing to full-time coaching, a marked difference from previous generations.Perhaps Terry would aim to follow in the footsteps of another former team-mate, Cesc Fabregas, by taking on a dual role.The Spaniard bought shares in Serie A side Como in 2022, before being made manager in 2023.Terry’s former England team-mate David Beckham is a co-owner of MLS side Inter Miami, having negotiated the rights to founding a club as part of the contract he signed when he joined Los Angeles Galaxy in…