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 …

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 …

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

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 …

The traditional ‘watercooler moment’ in the workplace may be on its way out, with only one in 10 employees now engaging in casual chats at this once-popular office spot. But, this doesn’t mean it isn’t happening elsewhere. A survey of 2,000 workers revealed that they often have informal conversations with …

Nc’nean has launched a bottle return scheme, available to customers ordering through the distillery’s UK website.  Every parcel sent to customers will now include free post return labels for empty whisky bottles, included on the delivery note.  Customers will be able to send the bottles back via Royal Mail for …

A third (34%) of individuals surveyed in September reported being financially worse off than they were 12 months ago. Just over a quarter (27%) have seen an improvement in their financial position in the last 12 months, while two-fifths (39%) said their financial situation remained steady, according to the Pensions …

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s will carry out a full range review, where it will assess which items are performing well in its smaller Sainsbury’s Local stores. Sainsbury’s is reviewing its estate of over 800 convenience stores ( Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Sainsbury’s has launched a major improvement programme across its more …

Parcel deliveries are on track thanks to a rail station partnership. Northern and Quadient have worked together to install nearly 50 automated lockers at hubs across the North of England. And a further 30 locations across the Northern network are currently being identified, with a view to lockers being installed …

Mike Tindall has revealed he found joining the Royal family ‘easy’ and insisted it was all down to him ‘being nice to them’. The former England rugby star, who is married to King Charles ‘s niece Zara, is known for his close relationships with several of his wife’s family and …