Consumers are threatened with higher mobile phone bills if a £9bn takeover of mobile masts by the Spanish infrastructure empire Cellnex is allowed to go ahead as planned, the competition regulator has warned. Cellnex is attempting to acquire 24,000 sites from CK Hutchison , the owner of the UK mobile operator Three and its sister companies across the continent. The Madrid-listed specialist has rapidly assembled a €35bn pan-European business in recent years by buying masts from networks and renting access back to them. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the deal risks giving Cellnex a stranglehold over the market that could lead to higher bills, however. It said it was considering blocking the transaction, or forcing the two companies to sell off some of the masts to a rival. The CMA said that the deal would leave nine out of 10 mobile masts in the UK in the hands of either Cellnex or Cornerstone, a joint venture between the operators O2 and Vodafone. Cellnex … [Read more...] about Mobile phone mast takeover ‘threatens higher bills’
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Shoppers praise ‘gorgeous’ £29.50 M&S hot pink dress that’s ‘very on trend’
Marks and Spencer shoppers are ‘obsessed’ with this pink slip dress after spotting it on the retailer's Instagram page. M&S re-shared a photo of content creator Erica Matthews (@ ericafmstyle) looking stunning in the slinky satin number with the caption: ‘On Fridays, we wear pink.’ The stylish slip dress which is priced at just £29.50, features a square neckline, a flattering mid length design, adjustable thin straps and two leg slits at either side. It’s available in sizes six to 24 and there’s also a tall version to choose from too. The perfect summer dress Satin Square Neck Midi Slip Dress, £29.50 This understated slip dress is crafted from silky satin to give it that high-end luxe look. It's cut to a regular fit and has a flattering midi length which looks great paired with trainers or strappy heels. The straps can be adjusted to suit and there's added stretch in the fabric for ultimate comfort. From £ 29.50 Marks and Spencer Buy now … [Read more...] about Shoppers praise ‘gorgeous’ £29.50 M&S hot pink dress that’s ‘very on trend’
MI5 sent potential informant £200 luxury spa gift voucher in a bid to get her onside
It’s just what every MI5 informant must want: a £200 gift voucher to a luxury spa. The intelligence agency has been accused of trying to entice a woman, identified only as "Faiza", to spy on a group of possible terror suspects. MI5’s methods to recruit agents - known as Covert Human Intelligence Sources - were made public by a controversial group called Cage, whose research director once described the Islamic State executioner Jihadi John as a “beautiful young man”. Cage released a video on a social media channel over what it claims is an approach made to Faiza by MI5. The domestic security service is entitled to pay informants and to use whatever means to encourage them to be recruited. But this is the first time that the use of a day out at a luxury spa has come to light. The £200 voucher can be used for any “spa break experiences” or beauty treatments, or else a meal in the restaurant or to buy products in the shop. Not tempted by the offer Instead of agreeing to the … [Read more...] about MI5 sent potential informant £200 luxury spa gift voucher in a bid to get her onside
Mum ‘in tears’ as she’s unable to access £10,500 – ‘because of £6 error’
Rip Off Britain: Paypal froze user's access to her account Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Like 300 million people around the world Debbie relies on PayPal to take payments for her children’s clothing shop. The mum has been using PayPal for 10 years, but recently discovered her account had been frozen out of the blue. Related articles 11 mental health conditions that may open eligibility for £150 a week Taxpayers urged to check tax code or risk paying extra £2,514 READ MORE State pension POLL: Do you think state pension age should rise? When the pandemic hit, Debbie was forced to temporarily close her … [Read more...] about Mum ‘in tears’ as she’s unable to access £10,500 – ‘because of £6 error’
Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison for killing unarmed Ukrainian civilian
A court in Kyiv has sentenced a Russian soldier to life in prison for killing an unarmed civilian in the early days of the Ukraine invasion. The verdict marks the first conviction of a soldier for war crimes since the conflict began at the end of February. Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old tank commander, pleaded guilty to having killed a 62-year-old man in a village in the northeastern Sumy region on February 28, four days into the war. He testified that he had shot the man from an open car window on the orders of two senior officers. Shishimarin also told the court that one of his superiors had insisted the Ukrainian man be shot because he was speaking on his mobile phone at the time, and could have given their location away to Ukrainian forces. During the trial, Shishimarin asked the widow of the victim to forgive him. His Ukrainian appointed defence lawyer, Victor Ovsyanikov, had argued last Friday that the 21-year-old was unprepared for the "violent military … [Read more...] about Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison for killing unarmed Ukrainian civilian
Bosch star Titus Welliver is totally up for going head-to-head with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man as Kraven the Hunter
Kevin Feige and Jon Watts should think of Titus Welliver when they start to plan the third film in the MCU’s Spider-verse. The Hollywood star has not only played a variety of bad guys in some of the biggest shows and movies around (LOST, Sons Of Anarchy, and Transformers: Age Of Extinction), but he just happens to be a huge Marvel fan. Many will remember him from his time on Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Coulson’s former partner Felix Blake, and having exited the show in 2016 he’s more than willing to throw himself back into the action. Asked if he’d be game for a big-screen outing in the MCU the 57-year-old star tells Metro.co.uk without hesitation, ‘Yeah I’d love to.’ ‘If Kevin Feige is listening to this he needs to…’ he leaves the rest unspoken, but he tells us that in no uncertain terms there’s one role he wants more than anything else – and it would involve going up against Tom Holland’s Peter Parker . ‘If I had to pick one [character]… Kraven the Hunter is one … [Read more...] about Bosch star Titus Welliver is totally up for going head-to-head with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man as Kraven the Hunter
Kendrick Lamar tickets on sale NOW
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UK responded with help!’ EU blasted for hitting Ukraine with brutal tariffs
Ukraine: NATO and EU set to supply 'more lethal' weapons Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info President Volodmry Zelensky has continuously asked the EU and European countries to provide weapons to Ukraine to fight against Russian forces. However, weapons support is low and many levies are still being enforced by the EU, whilst the UK agreed to abolish quotas and reduce trade restrictions. Facts4EU.org analysed the current trade deals, coming to the conclusion it is "just like" the Northern Ireland Protocol. Researchers wrote: "UK responds with help, while EU dallies and maintains its Fortress Europe for trade. The EU delivers Ukraine its very own protocol just like … [Read more...] about UK responded with help!’ EU blasted for hitting Ukraine with brutal tariffs
Putin declares war on US and NATO as vehicles carrying weapons now ‘targets’
Putin discusses ‘weapons of unprecedented characteristics’ Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info TASS news agency quotes Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov issuing the warning saying: "We are warning that US-NATO weapons transported across Ukrainian territory will be considered by us as legal military targets." It comes after Sweden confirmed it would apply for NATO membership with Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin saying they would make a decision "in weeks". Russia previously said it would have to "rebalance the situation" if the two Nordic states joined NATO. FOLLOW BELOW FOR UPDATES... Ukraine LIVE: Putin dealt crushing … [Read more...] about Putin declares war on US and NATO as vehicles carrying weapons now ‘targets’
Ahead of final week, Amber Heard’s lawyers try to poke holes in Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit
Ahead of the sixth and final week of the libel lawsuit , attorneys for actor Amber Heard spent much of last week trying to portray her ex-husband, Johnny Depp , as a jealous and drunken abuser who can only blame himself for his nose-diving Hollywood career. Since Heard concluded her testimony in a Virginia courtroom Tuesday, her lawyers have presented witness testimony from people who were once close to Depp but shunted from his orbit. They've included Depp's former longtime agent, the actor Ellen Barkin and Heard's sister . The attorneys' goal: Undermine Depp's libel suit against Heard. The suit claims she falsely portrayed him as a domestic abuser and cost him his lucrative film career , including the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. READ MORE: Judge rejects request to dismiss Johnny Depp libel lawsuit against Amber Heard Police officers say they did not see injuries on Amber Heard after fight with Depp Psychologist hired by Johnny Depp wined and … [Read more...] about Ahead of final week, Amber Heard’s lawyers try to poke holes in Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit