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Just over three-quarters of first class letters, specifically 75.7%, were delivered on time by Royal Mail in the year ending March, far below its target of 93%. The latest quality-of-service report covers

Burberry has delayed its net zero target by a decade, joining a growing list of major companies that have retreated from climate commitments made during the pandemic era. The luxury fashion house,

New research from the European Central Bank has found that a combination of past economic trauma and current geopolitical instability is distorting how consumers view the economy. ECB researchers concluded that euro

Turning 50 brought a celebration at Quaglino’s and some friendly journalistic advice about the virtues of brevity and tighter writing. This week’s column takes a tasting menu approach, covering several of London’s

Four prominent UK chefs and restaurant owners have urged the government to cut VAT for restaurants and pubs, warning conditions in the hospitality sector are the “hardest it has ever been.” Tom

Hotel Gotham has opened inside Newcastle’s former fire and police station on Pilgrim Street, marking a significant shift in the city’s hospitality offering. The hotel launched in late 2025, becoming the city’s

Power NI and Firmus customers in Northern Ireland are facing higher energy costs from 1 July following tariff increases announced by both suppliers. Power NI will raise its electricity unit price by

Natwest and Barclays have unveiled reductions to their mortgage rates as hopes build that a peace agreement in the Middle East could stabilise the interest rate environment. Barclays has cut its rates

Revised plans for a £450m development in the City of London have been approved by the Square Mile’s planning committee after developers reduced the building’s height to address local opposition. The City

Uber is introducing a new feature allowing riders in the UK to record audio during journeys, as the ride-hailing platform responds to growing safety and identity verification concerns. From Thursday, passengers across