Who is Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech billionaire trying to buy Royal Mail?
The businessman, known as the ‘Czech sphinx’ because of his quiet, inscrutable style, could take over the 500-year-old organisation.
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Claims against RG Falla up to £14m. and rising
Liquidators for RG Falla, the leading local business of the collapsed Garenne Group, are facing claims from nearly 100 creditors totalling almost £14m. and more are still coming in.
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Diane Abbott says she is ‘banned’ from standing as Labour candidate in election
The veteran MP was suspended in April 2023 over comments she made on racism.
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Royal Mail owner accepts £3.57bn takeover offer from Czech billionaire
The offer from ‘Czech Sphinx’ Daniel Kretinsky includes plans to maintain public services, but has attracted scrutiny from politicians and unions.
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Plant Heritage spring sale attracts hundreds of visitors
Queues formed an hour before Plant Heritage Guernsey’s spring sale opened on Bank Holiday Monday morning.
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The main talking points ahead of the T20 World Cup
The futures of England head coach Matthew Mott and captain Jos Buttler could come under scrutiny.
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Three officers injured and 40 people arrested after protest in Westminster
One officer was left with a serious facial injury after she was hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd.
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Algeria proposes UN resolution demanding Israel halt offensive in Rafah
The country’s ambassador has called an emergency meeting of the Security Council to demand an immediate ceasefire.
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‘Saving Matheson’s skin’ would destroy public trust in MSPs, says Ross
The Scottish Tories are attempting to force the former health secretary to resign following a scandal over expenses.
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Trooping the Colour to go ahead with public rehearsals later this month
The celebration, which traditionally involves the royal family gathering on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, is set to take place on June 15.
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Diane Abbott has Labour whip restored
The veteran MP was suspended in April 2023 over comments she made on racism.
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Irish social protection minister ‘not thinking of introducing national service’
Heather Humphreys was launching a charter aimed at encouraging businesses and employers to hire young people.
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Keir Starmer says decision on Diane Abbott to come ‘in due course’
The Labour leader has faced pressure over reports that an investigation into her racism comments was completed five months ago.
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Recognise Palestine to help bring ‘stability’ to Middle East, says Swinney
The First Minister wrote to the Prime Minister and Labour leader pushing them to recognise Palestine.
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Millie Bright ready to take on France after challenging injury battle
The Lionesses face a Euro 2025 qualifying double header against France.
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