A rare error coin which experts are calling a “great find” has been listed online for £2,000. The £2 piece appears to lack the gold outer ring that this coin often features. It is a 2022 coin that was released to celebrate the recent 150-year anniversary of the FA Cup. …
Read More »Schroders’ Murphy: Macro investing is a ‘terrible investment’
Betting on macro plays rarely leads to good returns, according to the Schroder Income manager. Schroder Income is one of the rare funds that was able to beat the market in a decade dominated by growth investing by investing in value opportunities in the UK. The £1.4bn value fund made a …
Read More »Companies roundup: Sainsbury’s takeover and Direct Line departures
Potential takeover of Sainsbury’s Some unexpected share buying activity has raised the prospect of a takeover of J Sainsbury (SBRY). Wholesaler Bestway has acquired 81mn shares in the supermarket, which represents 3.45 per cent of its total share capital. The Costcutter owner said that “it is not considering an offer …
Read More »S Club 7’s Hannah Spearritt and children forced out of home before Christmas
S Club 7’s Hannah Spearritt says she and her family had to move into an office over Christmas and New Year, after being forced of their home by a landlord. The well-known 90s pop star said she had lived in four temporary homes in the last six months, adding “it …
Read More »Call for Royal Mail probe as 60% of adults faced festive delivery failures
Six in 10 people experienced a delay with a letter they sent via Royal Mail, or post they were expecting over the festive period, resulting in some missing important documents and appointments. An estimated 31 million people (60% of UK adults) were hit with letter delays this Christmas. According to …
Read More »Royal Mail extends non-barcoded stamp deadline to July 31 but asks people to use or swap old everyday stamps now
Households with books of non-barcoded stamps tucked away in purses, wallets and drawers are being encouraged to use them up or swap them out as the old design edges towards the end of its shelf life. Royal Mail is asking those who may have stockpiled stamps for future use to …
Read More »The Fiji TimesRoyal mail resumes more services after cyber incident
LONDON (Reuters) – British postal firm Royal Mail is restarting some of its international export services, the company said on Thursday, two weeks after its operations were disrupted by what it called a “cyber incident.” Royal Mail will be resuming its International Tracked and Signed, and International Signed services to …
Read More »Royal Mail letter delays ‘blight Christmas for third year running’
An estimated 31 million people were hit by letter delays over Christmas as Royal Mail “let consumers down for a third year running”, Citizens Advice said. Some 60% of UK adults experienced delayed post, with some still receiving festive cards well into the new year, a survey for the charity …
Read More »Royal Mail letter delays ‘blight Christmas for third year running’
An estimated 31 million people were hit by letter delays over Christmas as Royal Mail “let consumers down for a third year running”, Citizens Advice said. Some 60% of UK adults experienced delayed post, with some still receiving festive cards well into the new year, a survey for the charity …
Read More »Royal mail resumes more services after cyber incident
LONDON – British postal firm Royal Mail is restarting some of its international export services, the company said on Thursday, two weeks after its operations were disrupted by what it called a “cyber incident.” Royal Mail will be resuming its International Tracked and Signed, and International Signed services to all …
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