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Due to market dynamics in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, we shared with our team today that we are proposing to close all company-operated Gap Specialty and Gap Outlet stores in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland in a phased manner from the end of August through the end of September 2021. We are thoughtfully moving through the consultation process with our European team, and we will provide support and transition assistance for our colleagues as we look to wind down stores.

It's one of the most popular streaming services, with more than seven million subscribers in the UK alone. But despite being owned by a multi-billion-dollar company, Disney+ is hiking its prices yet again. The streaming giant has quietly bumped up the price of one of its subscription tiers in the UK by an extra £10 per year. Angry customers took to social media to complain about Disney's latest price hike, which comes a year after it started charging people to share passwords.

"As we came round the bend we just saw this tree, literally falling in front of us. My instinct was that if I was to brake heavily I would hit the main parts of the tree, so in that split second I decided to accelerate. "I was doing maybe 45mph when we hit the tree," Mr Williams said, describing the weather as "damp, but not windy". "I couldn't see the tree or the branches, the windscreen shattered so badly. All I saw was a white light."

The Resolution Foundation thinktank found that the number of customers in energy debt has increased and the size of their debts has risen. It found that between 2012 and 2024 the average gas and electricity debts more than doubled to 1,400 and 1,600, respectively, from an average of approximately 500. The number of customers behind on their electricity bills, with no repayment plan, has more than tripled from 300,000 in 2012 to more than 1m at the end of last year, the report found.

The United Kingdom has dropped its push to require Apple to provide security officials with backdoor access to users' encrypted iCloud backups, effectively protecting privacy.

The decision led Apple to withdraw its Advance Data Protection (ADP) service from UK customers, stating "we have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services and we never will."

The remnants of Hurricane Erin are expected to bring wet and blustery conditions to London next week, along with threats of heavy downpours and life-threatening rip currents.

Arlind Hashani, 22, was detained in Paris on Wednesday, July 30 before being returned to the UK after being extradited in connection with a murder case.

Treasure hunts in the UK are rapidly growing in popularity, engaging participants in unique urban adventures that combine exploration, teamwork, and problem-solving in city settings.

'Under the new rules any sites fail to do the checks, Ofcom can impose fines and in very serious cases apply for a court order to prevent the site or app from being available.'

This landmark free trade agreement between India and the UK marks a significant post-Brexit deal for Britain and furthers India's global economic partnerships.

Forecasters are warning that regions in the east and southeast of England may experience a heatwave, potentially marking the fourth such event this summer.

The red heart ideograph is traditionally used for expressions of love and romance across many cultures, with this being amongst the most frequent use cases for this emoji.

Trump indicated that he is not concerned about not addressing the UK Parliament during his upcoming state visit, suggesting he prefers MPs enjoy their recess.

‘Finding a proper security company in the UK shouldn't be like playing Russian roulette with your property's safety’ - Emphasizing how crucial it is to select a reliable security service.

The latest NHS data show that mental health problems among adults are at record levels, with people in the most deprived areas hardest hit.

The UK's 5G networks rank poorly in Europe for download speed, upload speed, latency, and packet loss, with users frequently experiencing streaming stalls.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's upcoming trade mission to the UK and Ireland aims to bolster economic opportunities for local businesses and workers, emphasizing the significance of reliable trade partners amid historic uncertainty.

Openreach has announced that 19 million premises across the UK can now order its gigabit broadband technology, with seven million already utilizing the full-fibre network.

"The participation or complicity of other countries is a key issue that must be stopped in all forms - including weapons deliveries and the training of Ukrainian militants."

"Many sellers have a price in mind that they want to secure a sale for their home, or a price they need to achieve in order to unlock their next home move," Zoopla said.