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Sky and ITV's £1.6bn Deal Faces UK Watchdog Scrutiny: What Happens Next?

A proposed £1.6 billion deal bringing Sky and ITV's television business closer together is facing a new round of scrutiny from UK regulators. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has asked the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom to examine the p

UK Warned Over Critical Minerals Dependence: Why Recycling and Supply Chains Matter

Britain needs to do more to secure supplies of the minerals used in modern technology, according to a parliamentary committee warning about dependence on overseas processing. The issue may sound remote from everyday life, but critical minerals a

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Drax and Brookfield Unveil Plan for £20bn AI Data Centre in Yorkshire

A proposed AI data centre beside Drax Power Station could attract more than £20 billion, but approvals and investment decisions remain outstanding.

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Virgin Media O2 Plans Major Job Cuts as UK Broadband Competition Intensifies

Virgin Media O2 has outlined plans to reduce staffing costs and slow parts of its fibre expansion as broadband competition intensifies.

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Rise of the Rockstar Chef: BBC Two Explores How British Food Became a Spectacle

British food television is taking a look back at the chefs who helped turn restaurant kitchens into headline-making stages. Rise of the Rockstar Chef, highlighted in Thursday's television listings, airs on BBC Two at 9pm on 5 November and explor

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Big Brother 2026 Final Tonight: How to Watch ITV2's Live Conclusion

Big Brother's 2026 series reaches its scheduled live finale on ITV2 tonight, Thursday 5 November. The reality show has built its appeal around a deceptively simple idea: put a group of people together, remove much of their normal contact with th

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Black Doves Series Two: What UK Viewers Should Know Before Its Netflix Return

Black Doves is listed to return to Netflix on 5 November. Here is the UK release information and a spoiler-light guide.

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I'm a Celebrity 2026: ITV Start Date, How to Watch and What Is Confirmed

The next series of I'm a Celebrity is due to return on 16 November. Here's the confirmed UK viewing information and what remains uncertain.

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Winter Fuel Payment 2026: When Pensioners Can Expect Their Money

As colder weather arrives, many older households are checking when their Winter Fuel Payment will reach them. The government says most eligible people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their money during November or December 20

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UK Energy Price Cap: What the October Rise Means for Winter Bills

Ofgem's autumn price cap means higher average variable-tariff energy costs. Here is how to read the rates and what households can do.

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Warm Home Discount 2026/27: Who Can Get £150 Off Their Energy Bill?

The £150 Warm Home Discount can help eligible households with winter energy bills. Find out how it works, who should check their details and what to do if you hear nothing.

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