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Lego profits fall amid ‘toughest toy market for over 15 years’

Lego profits fall amid ‘toughest toy market for over 15 years’

The Danish toymaker reported a 5% fall in operating profits to 17.1 billion Danish kroner (£8.1 billion) in 2023.

President pays tribute to ‘remarkable man’ Charlie Bird after his death at 74

President pays tribute to ‘remarkable man’ Charlie Bird after his death at 74

The veteran broadcaster had endured a long battle with motor neurone disease.

Holiday spending surged during wet winter months, says Virgin Money

Holiday spending surged during wet winter months, says Virgin Money

Package holidays were popular, suggesting customers were keen to keep on top of overall costs, according to the bank’s analysis of current accounts.

Surfers ride first five-star Severn Bore of 2024

Surfers ride first five-star Severn Bore of 2024

Hundreds of spectators lined riverbanks and bridges to catch a glimpse of the tidal phenomenon in Gloucestershire.

Asylum seekers seeking baptism ‘melted away’ under rigorous process – ex-priest

Asylum seekers seeking baptism ‘melted away’ under rigorous process – ex-priest

Former Church of England priest Matthew Firth said he asked the asylum seekers to become involved in the life of the church first.

Kate apologises for ‘confusion’ after digitally editing family photo

Kate apologises for ‘confusion’ after digitally editing family photo

The Princess of Wales said: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.”

Analysis to ‘weigh’ giant sequoias shows they are well adapted to growing in UK

Analysis to ‘weigh’ giant sequoias shows they are well adapted to growing in UK

Trees grow at similar rates as in their native California home and can capture large amounts of carbon.

Give charities power to take polluting water companies to court, say Lib Dems

Give charities power to take polluting water companies to court, say Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats are set to call for regulator Ofwat to be abolished as part of plans to overhaul the UK’s water industry.

HMS Diamond to take over shipping protection duties in Red Sea

HMS Diamond to take over shipping protection duties in Red Sea

The Royal Navy destroyer is replacing HMS Richmond in the region, where shipping has been targeted by Iran-backed Houthi forces.

World Party frontman Karl Wallinger remembered as ‘one of the greats’

World Party frontman Karl Wallinger remembered as ‘one of the greats’

The musician has died at the age of 66.

Heathrow launches renewable biofuel breakfast

Heathrow launches renewable biofuel breakfast

The west London airport has partnered with chef Heston Blumenthal’s The Perfectionists’ Cafe to create the meal, which it has named the Fly Up.

One million adults smoke menthol-flavoured cigarettes despite ban – study

One million adults smoke menthol-flavoured cigarettes despite ban – study

Menthol cigarettes were banned in the UK in May 2020 as part of ongoing efforts to prevent young people from taking up the smoking habit.

Charlotte Church: Police checked on me after I voiced support for Palestine

Charlotte Church: Police checked on me after I voiced support for Palestine

The singer said her safety and that of her family has been threatened.

Recall petition opens against MP caught in lobbying sting

Recall petition opens against MP caught in lobbying sting

Scott Benton was suspended from the House of Commons for 35 days for offering to lobby ministers over gambling.

Charlie Bird dies after long battle with motor neurone disease

Charlie Bird dies after long battle with motor neurone disease

The veteran broadcaster faced the terminal illness with ‘characteristic determination and searing honesty’, an NUJ representative said.

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

The Irish broadcaster brought stories from around the world to TV screens across the country.

Dartford Crossing closure causes three-hour queues

Dartford Crossing closure causes three-hour queues

Essex Police are ‘dealing with concerns for the welfare of a man on the Dartford River Crossing’.

Aldi to increase shopworker pay for second time in 2024

Aldi to increase shopworker pay for second time in 2024

The supermarket group said it will increase pay for its store assistants and deputy store managers from £12 an hour to £12.40 from June.

Two female entrepreneurs to speak at US Congress about NI economic opportunities

Two female entrepreneurs to speak at US Congress about NI economic opportunities

Emma Stephenson and Khaula Bhutta will join Joe Kennedy III on Capitol Hill.

Lawyers for Andrew Tate’s accusers write to UK police over Romania escape fears

Lawyers for Andrew Tate’s accusers write to UK police over Romania escape fears

Online influencer Tate, and his brother Tristan, are due in court in Bucharest on Tuesday.

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