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UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

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Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'

Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

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Tesco boss says supermarket 'doing whatever we can' to keep costs down for shoppers

Tesco told shareholders it was “providing a wider range of guidance than we were previously planning” due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

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Martin Lewis shares the little-known council tax rule that’s finally being changed

Martin Lewis has welcomed new council tax rules giving households more time to pay and capping charges.

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The £1 coin sold for almost £700 on eBay - how to spot the rare coin

The 2017 Royal Mint £1 coin sold for £699.30 on eBay due to being minted with a rare error

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EV charging company supplying Amazon and Tesco enters administration - 69 jobs cut

UK company EO Charging, which supplies Amazon, Tesco, DHL, and more with EV charging stations, has entered administration, resulting in 69 job cuts.

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BBC to cut as many as 2,000 jobs as part of biggest downsizing for 15 years

The BBC is set to cut 2,000 jobs at the broadcaster in an attempt to reduce costs, which will be the biggest cut since 2011

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Early birds and night owls issued heart risk warning after study assessed hundreds

Exercising at times that match someone’s natural preference for mornings or evenings could significantly reduce their risk of heart problems.

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Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

One in three cars have been damaged by a pothole – costing an average of £164 to repair.

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More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them – so they resort to treats to win them over.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick users getting on-screen warning amid fears of more blocked apps

Fire TV Stick users have discovered more blocked apps amid Amazon's continued crackdown on the use of illegal streaming devices.

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The ‘SAD FART’ trick Martin Lewis says could save you hundreds

Martin Lewis has revealed his ‘SAD FART’ trick to help shoppers understand their rights and get refunds or repairs on faulty goods.

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Royal Mail delivery delays - how to find postcodes affected and claim compensation

Royal Mail reports delivery delays daily - find out who can claim compensation and the payment you receive if successful.

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Hundreds of new zero-emission buses to hit capital's streets

Buses across London are getting EV charging as part of a drive to cut tens of thousands of carbon emissions with plans to run on renewable energy by 2030.

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Diane Morgan warns train passengers over habits causing hundreds of injuries

Govia Thameslink Railway launches a rail safety campaign with Diane Morgan, warning UK train passengers of platform risks and preventable injuries at stations.

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Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items

Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items

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Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May - switch or be 'cut off'

Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.

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Teacher who downloaded child sex abuse images to 'prove a point' banned

David Taylor pleaded guilty to four counts of making indecent images of children.

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Met officers under investigation for handling of fatal Wimbledon crash inquiry

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated by the IOPC for their handling of the initial inquiry into a fatal crash in Wimbledon.

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RECAP after all lanes STOPPED on M25 near London following 'police incident'

All lanes on the M25 near London have been stopped and traffic is stationary following a police incident.