Postal services are set to return to Eyres Monsell, in Leicester, after a former Post Office branch closed last year. The new counter is exected to open in March at the newly-built pharmacy in Sturdee Road, following a public consultation. The former branch a short walk away at The Exchange, …
Read More »Princess Charlene of Monaco misses St Devote Day
Prince Albert of Monaco was joined by his twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques today the royal family marked St Devote Day without Princess Charlene. The monarch, 63, wrapped up warm in a black coat and mask as attended the national celebrations with his sister Princess Caroline of Hanover, his nephew Louis …
Read More »Spectacular 500-year-old castle could be yours as it goes up for sale
A CASTLE that’s 500 years old has gone up for sale – but you’ll have to share it with a GHOST. Visitors to the castle in Leuchars, Scotland claim it is haunted by Sir Andrew, the Baron of Earlshall, who lived in the property during the 17th century. 6 The …
Read More »Italy’s former royals demand the return of ‘£250million’ crown jewels that were taken away
Italy’s former royal family have demanded the return of their crown jewels, believed to be worth £250million, that were taken away from them when the country abolished its monarchy. The royals, who were exiled from Italy after the Second World War until 2002, want their collection of tiaras, necklaces, brooches …
Read More »Prince Andrew files legal papers DENYING all of Virginia Roberts’s sex abuse allegations
What are the claims being brought against Prince Andrew and what is his response? In August 2021, Virginia Roberts -referred to in case documents by her married name Virginia Giuffre – filed 15 pages of court papers in which she formally accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse. Documents filed today …
Read More »Unions vow to fight Royal Mail cuts to 700 managerial roles
Royal Mail has unveiled plans to cut 700 managerial positions as part of a restructuring exercise that will deliver an annualized benefit of around £40m (US$54m), with around £30m (US$40m) coming in FY 2022-23. ‘) } // –> The company said that it was looking to streamline operational management to …
Read More »My Tracked 48 package took five weeks to arrive. Let’s call it Tracked 840 | Times2
This week I have not been “ambushed” by cake, and neither has Rishi Sunak “accidentally” attended a party I was having. But what I wish I was ambushed by, accidentally or otherwise, is my post. I have only lately received a Tracked 48 package that took five weeks to arrive. …
Read More »Full list of postcodes and post offices with problems this week as issues continue
The Royal Mail, like many other key services, has been hit hard by staff shortages this month. The postal service has said that both Covid-related self-isolation and high numbers of workers off sick are affecting delivery times. A statement on the Royal Mail site reads: “Deliveries are operating as normal …
Read More »Royal Mail – on track for guidance, 700 management jobs to go
No recommendation No news or research item is a personal recommendation to deal. All investments can fall as well as rise in value so you could get back less than you invest. Third quarter revenue fell 2.4% to £3.6bn compared to last year, and was up 17.1% on 2019. That …
Read More »FTSE 100 Finishes Higher, Clinging Onto Rebound
The FTSE 100 closed up 1.1% on Tuesday despite a few wobbles, managing to cling on to most of its rebound from yesterday. Signs of a recovery in metals and oil have boosted the relevant sectors of the index, while higher yields have done their bit to lift bank stocks …
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