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Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?

Ofcom has proposed Royal Mail could cut the days it delivers letters to three as part of reforms.

Beauty giant Avon under fire over Russia links

The firm is facing criticism for continuing production and recruiting new sales agents in Russia.

Cuddly toy sellers chase an unlikely audience: ‘Kidults’

Toy and games sales fell last year as family finances were stretched but one group is bucking the trend.

Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down

The departure comes as public outcry over the wrongful conviction of hundreds of sub-postmasters continues.

John Lewis planning major workforce cuts over five years

As much as 10% of the group's workforce could go in the next five years, according to reports.

Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists

Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.

Post Office scandal: ‘Mum was sent to prison on my 10th birthday’

Adi Misra was told his pregnant mum was in hospital - he only found out the truth eight years later.

Over four million illegal vapes seized at border

BBC finds number of illegal vapes arriving in the UK last year quadrupled as new rules to be announced.

Former Fujitsu UK CEO quits government role

Michael Keegan, who is married to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, resigns from the Cabinet Office.

Government announces second probe of Telegraph sale

The investigation comes after the UAE-backed bidder made last minute changes.