AP – Before you read a word of How to Leave the House by Nathan Newman, it may help to know that a TV adaptation is already in the works. This is a book that unfolds like it’s destined for the small screen. “It was a cinematic sunset: pinks, oranges …
Read More »A royal send-off? Activists playfully dub King Charles’ visit to Australia the monarchy’s ‘Farewell Tour’
SYDNEY, Oct 14 — The Australian Republican Movement (ARM) has initiated a campaign branding King Charles’s upcoming visit to Australia as the “farewell tour” of the British monarchy. This tongue-in-cheek effort, which includes a line of merchandise, aims to spark debate regarding the Crown’s role in contemporary Australia, the BBC …
Read More »Eight firms hiring staff over Christmas including Aldi, Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Argos and Royal Mail
Christmas is the busiest time of year for shops and many companies are taking on new staff to help cope with customer demand. Among the firms offering seasonal jobs are Amazon, Argos, Poundland, Marks and Spencer and Royal Mail. Supermarkets such as Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s are also hiring staff …
Read More »Kate Middleton fans spot something about her royal style – and item she ‘made fashionable’
Royal enthusiasts are all saying the same sentiment about Kate Middleton after observing her transformation since joining the Royal Family. It was over 13 years since Kate tied the knot with Prince William at Westminster Abbey in 2011. It was a moment that left the world captivated by their balcony …
Read More »Gold Snowman coin hidden in advent calendar for someone to discover on Christmas Eve
The Royal Mint is releasing a new 50p coin with The Snowman depicted on it. In addition, a gold version is being hidden in one of its advent calendars for someone to discover on Christmas Eve. The Mint said to further celebrate the launch of The Snowman 2024 collectable 50p, …
Read More »AWEnergy announces cheap ultra-rapid charging
AWEnergy is supporting renewably-powered electric vehicles with 39p/kWh ultra-rapid charging at its Checkley Wood site on the A5. Renewable energy and land development business, AWGroup, has reduced its AWEnergy Electric Vehicle charging rate to 39p/kWh, less than half the UK’s average price for PAYG ultra-rapid charging. Electric cars, vans and …
Read More »September cartoon caption contest winner teams up ballet with basketball
U.S. Stamp Notes by John M. Hotchner For the second month in a row, cartoon caption contest entries have decreased precipitously. The September contest featured the 2000 33¢ Women’s Basketball stamp (Scott 3399) from the Youth Team Sports set of four (3399-3402). Only a half dozen entries were received, a …
Read More »Royal Mint hides rare collectable in Christmas advent calendar but only one lucky person will find the ‘striking gold’ item
By James Mcneill Published: 08:01 EDT, 14 October 2024 | Updated: 08:13 EDT, 14 October 2024 The Snowman is featured on a new Royal Mint 50p coin, with a gold version hidden in one of its advent calendars for someone to discover on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch …
Read More »Royal Mail's journey to CDC | News | IPE
However, he said that Royal Mail was not prepared to do that, so the Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) scheme option was explored, which the … Source link
Read More »Post Office issues alert over DWP letters that contain free £150 boost
The Post Office has issued an alert over letters containing a free £150 boost before Christmas. UK households are being urged to watch out for new letters on the doormat from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the Warm Home Discount. They are urging people with a prepayment …
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