By GEOFF HO Updated: 16:51 EST, 3 January 2025 US Steel’s £11.4billion sale to a Japanese rival has been blocked by Joe Biden on national security grounds. Shares in the American giant fell around 7 per cent in response to the outgoing US president’s decision to block the sale to …
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It’s been a tumultuous year for the Royal Family. There was a shaky start to 2024 as both King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales faced cancer journeys alongside each other. With their health at the forefront of their minds, their absence was felt this year as they took a …
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Senior figures line up to urge Rachel Reeves to ditch ‘pernicious tax’ Fears it is deterring investment in UK Low valuations leave companies on UK stock market vulnerable to predators By HUGO DUNCAN Updated: 21:50, 3 January 2025 Britain must axe stamp duty on share trading to revive the flagging …
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A snowy scene in Sandwick. Photo: Dave Donaldson. Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to rural areas due to snow and ice. The decision has left homes outside Lerwick without mail deliveries, and country shops are also without the latest edition of The Shetland Times. The paper is normally delivered to …
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The Forfeiture Committee has been told to strip the honours of individuals involved in the Post Office Horizon scandal. This includes former ministers, civil servants, and Post Office and Royal Mail bosses. A group of Post Office and Royal Mail employees past and present have written to the committee listing the …
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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the third round of base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR). Defra previously released the first round of pEPR base fees in August, which was met with scathing criticism from the glass industry. In October, Defra …
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Netflix has recently added all six episodes of a gripping real-life British crime drama, A Confession, which viewers are comparing to the infamous Post Office scandal. The series features Martin Freeman in the role of Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher and is based on the true story of Wiltshire Police’s investigation …
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Nikki Gaynor talked about battling through chest infections and “awful” weather in order to complete her runs every day after finishing her monumental challenge. The 49-year-old, who works as a postwoman in Newton Aycliffe, is a lead mental health ambassador for Royal Mail and often leaves kindness cards with positive affirmations …
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In today’s (Friday, 3rd January) edition of The Shetland Times: First tunnel could be built this decade, says councillor. New Year’s Honours List features five. EXCLUSIVE: Massive hike in coastguard calls to outer isles revealed. Tributes paid to well-respected marine scientist. Second part of Review of the Year. INSIDE: The Shetland …
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Published January 3, 2025 As post-Christmas parcel returns ramp up, the numbers appear to be running higher than a year ago with the 2 January figure up 6.8% compared to the same day last year, home delivery specialist Parcelhero has said. Royal Mail It said around £1.51 billion worth of …
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