R oyal Mail will mark the 60th anniversary of the X-Men franchise with a special stamp collection. The 17-stamp set will feature some of the most popular characters from the Marvel comic book series, which was first published in 1963. British comic book artist Mike McKone has created the main …

A Royal Mail van and car erupted into flames on neighbouring streets in East London last night. The London Fire Brigade got several calls about a car on fire on Three Colt Street in Limehouse around 2.30am on Wednesday morning (February 1). A fire engine from Poplar rushed to the …

Jeremy Corbyn joins other Labour MPs supporting the massive strike action taking place today across the country. Corbyn, who has been amongst a enormous crowd moving through London, announced his support for the demonstration this morning. He was among other MPs who have joined the picket line today, despite Keir …

Tens of thousands of teachers march in London Prime Minister Sunak condemns strike Government says big pay rises will fuel inflation Schools shut, most trains not running LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Up to half a million British teachers, civil servants, and train drivers walked out over pay in the …

As the impact of the recent cyber attack on the Royal Mail continues to be felt across the nation, the founder of an independent Thanet business fears for his organisation’s future. Charlie Cawsey heads the Manston-based business Type One Style. It is a business centred around diabetes, providing both mental …

Image source: Getty Images As I get older (I’m 55 next month), I find it increasingly easy to admit that I’m wrong. For me, it’s not making mistakes that’s the problem, it’s how I deal with them. Also, they say confession is good for the soul. So here are two …

Trading in the City of London has been plunged into chaos after a Russian-linked ransomware gang attacked a company that plays a key role in Britain’s financial system. Lockbit, the group behind the cyber attack against Royal Mail last month, targeted trading software provider Ion Group on Tuesday. The London-based …

The Lloyd’s of London insurance market prides itself on being able to put a price on anything — from Tina Turner’s legs or Bruce Springsteen’s vocal cords, to the risk that a bounty hunter might claim the reward from Cutty Sark Whisky in the 1970s for capturing the Loch Ness …

PLANNERS have put forward a new bid to squeeze in more flats at a housing site near the Royal Mail sorting office in Slough town centre.   Applicant Wexham Construction Ltd has submitted a new scheme to redevelop the two two-storey detached homes on 30-32 Wexham Road. The proposed apartment …

The recent ransomware attacks on The Guardian and the Royal Mail have served to remind us just how widespread and devastating these assaults can be. No sector is safe, with a significant volume of attacks recorded against healthcare, education and government agencies, to name a few. Ransomware is now the number one threat, according …