Martin Lewis wants shoppers to head to their local supermarket before Christmas and make the most of their cheap vegetables. In the run-up to the big day, most major stores will be slashing their prices right down to 15p in a bid to make Christmas dinner more affordable for everyone …
Read More »UK government digs in as industrial action escalates
The government remains “resolute” in its determination to face down the unions, cabinet minister Oliver Dowden said on Sunday ahead of what is set to be the most widespread week of strike action in recent British history. On Tuesday, nurses from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to …
Read More »Pubs to stay open until 1am on bank holiday for King Charles coronation as drinking hours extended
Pubs are set to stay open for longer on three days next year as revellers enjoy an extra bank holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles. Licensing hours will be extended from 11pm to 1am in pubs, clubs and bars in England and Wales across the bank holiday weekend …
Read More »Royal Mail asks employees’ families to help out to ‘save Christmas’
The Royal Mail has been slammed after making a bizarre request to staffers’ families to help ‘save Christmas’. As many of you will be well aware, members of the CWU union – which represents more than 115,000 postal workers – recently took national strike action amid calls for better pay. …
Read More »Every Lancashire postcode where DPD deliveries have been suspended before Christmas
Delivery company DPD has announced serious delays to some of its services – including many across Lancashire. This comes after Royal Mail went on strike last Sunday (December 11) and further strikes are planned for December 23 and 24. This comes as employees who are part of the Communication Workers …
Read More »Hero Devon dad ‘saves Christmas’ with special delivery round
Treacherous weather conditions caused widespread ice across parts of Devon yesterday resulting in some postal workers being told to abandon rounds and go home for their own safety. It meant many people did not receive letters or parcels on Saturday, December 17, but to help with the backlog during the …
Read More »Evri must review Christmas parcel issues, says Durham MP – BBC News
Evri renewed its apology to customers still waiting for parcels, adding it was dealing with unprecedented demand, partly caused by Royal Mail … Source link
Read More »Emiliano Martinez and ‘greatest player of all time’ target World Cup glory
Emiliano Martinez is ready to fight for World Cup glory alongside “the greatest player of all time” as Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on reigning champions France in Sunday’s mouth-watering final. All eyes will be on Lusail Stadium as these nations bid to lift football’s most coveted trophy for a third …
Read More »Nurses threaten fresh strikes if ministers fail to meet new deadline
Nurses are threatening to stage a fresh wave of strikes in the new year on an even larger scale if ministers fail to respond in the 48 hours following next week’s walkout. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is poised to escalate its industrial action in January to hit a …
Read More »Vintage Christmas crackers found in attic delight Bridgnorth antiques expert
Pictured John Ridgeway with the vintage box of 1960s Christmas crackers found in an attic The crackers, more than half a century old, will bring back memories for the older generation – from the style to the porcelain surprises inside. The box of eight Tom Smith ‘Animates The World of …
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