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The Co-operative Group has announced plans to acquire Southern Co-op in a deal that would bring around 300 retail and funeral locations under its control.Proposals include food stores, funeral care branches and Starbucks coffee shops currently operated by the Portsmouth-based business.An agreement would also see the Co-op Group acquire three crematoria, marking a return to the sector for the organisation.Southern Co-op, founded in 1873, operates under the Co-op Food and Welcome brands.The deal follows extended discussions between the two organisations and was confirmed in an announcement to the London Stock Exchange on September 3.Specific financial terms of the transaction have…
Television presenter Angela Rippon has disclosed that she fell victim to two frightening street robberies in the capital during a period spanning 2000 to 2001.The 81-year-old broadcaster shared the harrowing details during an appearance on Vanessa Feltz’s Channel 5 programme, where the panel discussed whether confronting criminals poses too great a risk.Rippon explained that both incidents involved two male assailants targeting her whilst she was alone.”I’ve been mugged on two occasions in London and on both of them, it was me and there were two men,” she told Ms Feltz.The star recalled the horrific attack to Vanessa Feltz | CHANNEL…
The Bank of England has warned that British consumers could face more frequent price changes as retailers adopt technology allowing costs to fluctuate in response to demand.A survey by the central bank found that around a third of firms plan to introduce market-responsive pricing tools within the next 12 months, up from roughly one in five the previous year.The Bank said dynamic pricing involves the use of algorithms, artificial intelligence systems and electronic display technology to adjust prices based on demand, capacity or competitor activity.This could lead to prices changing depending on factors such as time of day, footfall or…
Last year’s winner Nick Rockett has been withdrawn from this weekend’s Grand National at Aintree.Nick Rockett – trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by his son Patrick – finished two-and-a-half lengths clear of 2024 winner I Am Maximus 12 months ago, but has been declared a non-runner having been reported to be coughing. He was attempting to become just the second back-to-back winner since Red Rum was a triple champion in the 1970s. When the 2026 field was announced on Wednesday, Patrick had opted to ride last year’s third-placed horse Grangeclare West instead, with Tom Bellamy surprisingly picking up the…
French police have been spotted watching on as migrants pile onto small boats just days after pocketing over £16million from UK taxpayers. Local police in Dunkirk were filmed as dozens of migrants scrambled onto a Channel-crossing dinghy on a beach in northern France. The sighting comes just days after Britain handed France millions of pounds to police small boat crossings. Nearly 50 asylum seekers, including families with young children, approached the shoreline at around 9am on Wednesday, waiting for a smuggler-operated small boat to transport them across to England’s shores. The group, made up predominantly of men from Africa and…
Makhmudov is a very well-picked opponent for a number of reasons. He looks and sounds the part – a strong, aggressive and powerful Russian – but stylistically he’s kind of perfect for Fury.What Makhmudov does is relatively simple. He lacks agility and punch variation. Don’t get me wrong, if he clocks you, it hurts and you will feel it – but for Fury, someone who’s always on the move and hard to pin down, an opponent who is a bit heavier on his feet is the right fit.If I were in Makhmudov’s corner, I’d say rush him – not blindly,…
Meghan Markle has ruled out writing a memoir despite receiving multiple lucrative publishing offers, according to sources.The Duchess of Sussex had previously indicated during a podcast appearance last year that she intended to write her own book, following the commercial triumph of Prince Harry’s Spare.However, the couple are now said to be steering clear of such projects to prevent further fallout.A source told OK! Magazine: “Meghan and Harry are cautious about everything they do and say to uphold the standards of the monarchy. Those [memoirs] are the types of projects they don’t want to do.”Meghan Markle has ruled out writing…
British Gas has issued an update to households following the ceasefire between the US and Iran, warning that energy bills could still rise despite short-term stability.The UK’s largest energy and home services provider said prices will remain unchanged until June 30 but cautioned that increases may follow from July 1 due to ongoing volatility in global markets.In a video shared with customers, a pricing lead at the company said: “Your prices will remain the same until the end of June.”He added that wholesale energy costs, which account for around half of household bills, continue to be influenced by international developments.He…
Craig Charles has opened up about the heart attack he experienced and reflected on the hereditary condition responsible for his brother Dean’s death in 2014. The actor and DJ made the emotional revelation during Wednesday night’s episode of I’m A Celebrity All Stars, marking his return to the franchise after his previous appearance was cut short by family tragedy.Mr Charles, best known for portraying Lloyd Mullaney in Coronation Street and Dave Lister in Red Dwarf, had departed the Australian jungle after just four days when he received tragic news of Dean’s fatal cardiac arrest.His brother was only 52-years-old when he…
The UK could unlock billions of pounds in funding over the coming years as manufacturers opt for British-built components to aid the switch to electric vehicles.New analysis published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the automotive industry could secure a £4.6billion boost to domestic manufacturing.Demand for automotive parts sourced in the UK is expected to rise by 80 per cent by the end of the decade, with experts describing it as “one of the biggest opportunities in a generation”.The SMMT reported that “significant opportunities” already exist to support the production of next-generation electric and other…