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Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
National Lottery to go offline this weekend with players unable to claim prizes
Allwyn today confirmed the temporarily pause will start on 11pm Saturday night - following the Lotto and Thunderball draws - and will last until late Monday morning National Lottery players will be unable to buy tickets or claim prizes from this Saturday night until Monday morning due to a major system upgrade. Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, today confirmed the temporarily pause will start on 11pm Saturday night - following the Lotto and Thunderball draws - and will last until late Monday morning. This will impact the National Lottery website and app, as well as retail points, meaning you won't be able to buy a National Lottery ticket from your local shop during this period. Shoppers will still be able to purchase scratchcards. You will also still be able to check National Lottery results until systems go offline. Allwyn said the system upgrade will be the biggest since it first launched in 1994. It comes after Royal Mail made a major delivery rule change from this week for millions of UK homes. Some of the changes include a "fresh new look" for The National Lottery in 43,500 shops across the UK, and paying retail prizes directly into players' bank accounts for the first time. These prizes were previously paid by cheque. Winners will need to go online to fill in their claim form and upload an image of their winning ticket. After this, you'll get an email with a link to submit your bank account details. There will also be new ways to play, including via home delivery and at all Aldi self-checkouts. Finally, there will be over 200 new instants games Andria Vidler, CEO of Allwyn, said: 'This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver The National Lottery that the UK deserves. We're making unprecedented and much-needed changes, which will move us closer to achieving our vision for The National Lottery, restoring its magic and significantly increasing its positive impact on lives across the UK. 'These major upgrades will mean short-term disruption for players and our retail partners but they will allow us to deliver on our promise to bring new, exciting games; a better player experience; and our commitment to double returns to Good Causes from £30m to £60m every week by the end of the 10-year licence.' Allwyn took over as operator of National Lottery from Camelot in 2024. Camelot had been in charge of running the National Lottery since the game began in the UK in 1994. Allwyn Entertainment is a gambling group owner by Czech energy billionaire Karel Komarek. It currently operates across Europe including in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece and Cyprus, and Italy.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Skoda Kodiaq scales new heights. Everything to know about this premium SUV
Skoda Kodiaq , which was launched in its latest avatar just a few months back, has scaled new heights, as the premium SUV has become the first petrol-powered SUV in India to reach the North Face Base Camp of Mount Everest. Skoda Auto India has claimed that the premium SUV travelled 6,000 kilometres across three countries - India, Nepal and China before reaching the Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. The Czech auto OEM also claimed that the Kodiaq traversed extreme altitudes, sub-zero temperatures and challenging terrains to reach the Everest Base Camp. Skoda Kodiaq has become the first petrol-powered SUV from India to reach the North Face Base Camp of Mount Everest, which is recognised by both the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records. Skoda Kodiaq: Price and variants Available in two variants - Sportline and L&K, the new Skoda Kodiaq SUV is available at ₹46.89 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹48.69 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively, in the Indian market. What powers the Skoda Kodiaq? The Skoda Kodiaq has a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged TSI petrol engine under its hood that is mated to a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission. Power is channelled to all four wheels through an AWD (4x4) system. This powertrain is capable of churning out 201 bhp peak power and 320 Nm of maximum torque. It generates 14 bhp more power compared to the previous generation model. The new Skoda Kodiaq promises a fuel efficiency of 14.86 kmpl. Watch: Check out the new Kodiaq overcome these off-road challenges. Skoda Kodiaq: Dimension The new Skoda Kodiaq features a sharper design than its predecessor. The second-generation avatar of the SUV now measures 4,758 mm in length, which is 61 mm more than its predecessor. The width has been decreased by 18 mm, to 1,864 mm. The height of the SUV is 1,659 mm, which is shorter by 20 mm than the previous generation model. Notably, the wheelbase of the new SUV remains unchanged at 2,791 mm. Skoda Kodiaq: Key features The new SUV packs a lot of features. It gets new LED headlamps, 18-inch aero-style alloy wheels, a new pair of taillights and a flatter boot. Inside, the 2025 Skoda Kodiaq features a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, a HUD (Heads Up Display), and a Smart Dial setup with three rotary knobs below the infotainment screen. It comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 14-speaker Canton audio system, ambient lighting, powered front seats with heating and cooling functionality, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, and multiple USB Type-C ports, among others. On the safety front, the new SUV comes with several ADAS features such as lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control. Additionally, it gets nine airbags, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), hill hold control, hill descent assist, and more. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
Fibre2Fashion
8 hours ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Poland may lose $2.16 bn due to US tariffs on European goods: PM Tusk
Preliminary estimates show Poland may lose around 8 billion zlotys (~$2.16 billion) due to new US tariffs on European goods, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said recently. 'The losses will be severe on both sides of the Atlantic, but a difficult trade agreement is better than a senseless tariff war between allies," he wrote on microblogging platform X. Poland may lose an estimated $2.16 billion due to new US tariffs on European goods, PM Donald Tusk has said. “The losses will be severe on both sides of the Atlantic, but a difficult trade agreement is better than a senseless tariff war between allies," he wrote on X. Poland does not export many products directly to the US, but expects to suffer knock-on effects as Polish firms are often subcontractors. The United States clichéd a framework trade agreement with the European Union (EU) recently, imposing a 15-per cent import tariff on most EU goods—around half the threatened rate—and averting a bigger trade war. Poland does not export many products directly to the United States, but expects to suffer knock-on effects as Polish firms are often subcontractors. Other Central European countries also said the deal has done away with uncertainty disrupting trans-Atlantic trade. Preliminary estimates indicate US tariffs will slow Czech economic growth by 0.2 percentage points for the rest of the year and by 0.39 percentage points next year, the latter's Finance Ministry said. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Iraq Business
13 hours ago
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraq and Czech Republic discuss Investment Protection Agreement
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission of Iraq has announced the start of the third round of discussions on the draft Agreement for the Encouragement and Protection of Investments between Iraq and the Czech Republic. The meetings, held in Prague on 22-23 July, follow the recent visit by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani to the Czech Republic and are part of Iraq's efforts to strengthen economic ties and promote mutual investment. The discussions aim to foster a sustainable economic partnership, facilitate technology transfer, create jobs, and support economic development. The Iraqi delegation was led by NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiyya, accompanied by the Iraqi negotiation team. The Czech side was led by Martina Matušová, alongside the Czech negotiation team. Iraq's chargé d'affaires in Prague, Mr. Hussein Al-Safi, and his deputy Mr. Samer Jamal also attended. In his remarks, Dr. Makiya highlighted legislative and procedural reforms that have transformed Iraq's investment environment in recent years, citing a significant rise in both local and foreign investment activity. He officially opened the round of talks, describing the agreement as a milestone in deepening bilateral economic cooperation. Over two days, the parties engaged in in-depth discussions and advanced the drafting of key provisions. Further rounds of negotiation are planned, with the final version of the agreement to be submitted for formal approval under Iraqi law. On the second day, Czech Deputy Finance Minister Tomáš welcomed the progress and expressed optimism for future talks. He praised Iraq's recent reforms and confirmed that the Czech Ministry of Finance, through its representative at the OECD, would support efforts to improve Iraq's international investment rating. Iraq's total investment volume has reportedly reached $99 billion. Tomáš also acknowledged Iraq's recent investment agreements with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE as encouraging signs of a stable and investor-friendly environment. (Source: NIC)
Nikkei Asia
a day ago
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Toyota to make EVs in Czech Republic, its first in Europe
Toyota to begin EV production in Europe in preparation for tighter environmental restrictions there. (Photo by Eiki Hayashi) SHOTA UEHARA NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor will start producing electric vehicles at a Czech subsidiary as early as 2028, its first European-built EVs, Nikkei learned Tuesday. The Japanese automaker is expected to make an electric sport utility vehicle at the site, with annual production aimed at around 100,000 units.
