Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The price of a first class stamp could rise above £1 for the first time in history unless the government ends the requirement for Royal Mail to deliver …
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The clue It was a beautiful day. The snow glittered in the sunshine, the light so clear and bright it seemed to fizz. It was, in a word, intoxicating. My friend, however, was feeling flat. We were going to sample a long-distance “coastal” path that in this section is about …
Read More »UK’s worst Christmas trees revealed – from blood-filled baubles to £20k ‘omnishambles’
Every Christmas brings a new batch of local Christmas trees – and with it, a new chorus of complaints over some of the poor offerings from different towns across the UK. And with the cost of living crisis forcing councils to cut back, this year has more disappointing – and …
Read More »Who is striking? How this coming week's walkouts will affect you – BBC News
Then a fresh walkout by postal workers will disrupt last-minute … On strike days Royal Mail says it will not be able to deliver first and … Source link
Read More »First class stamps will rise above £1 for the first time unless Saturday letter deliveries scrapped
First class stamps will rise above £1 for the first time unless Saturday letter deliveries are scrapped, Royal Mail warns Chairman Keith Williams said weekend deliveries were increasing stamp prices Following a 10p increase to 95p, a first-class stamp could soon be more than £1 Grant Shapps told committee he …
Read More »Royal courtiers say Harry ‘couldn’t fathom’ he was no longer able to ‘sweet talk’ the Queen
Palace courtiers have dismissed suggestions made by Prince Harry on Netflix that the Queen was influenced by her aides when deciding he was ‘out’ as a working royal. Sources close to the Royal Family claim the Duke of Sussex, who has painted a picture of a passive Queen in his …
Read More »Royal Mail shelves plans to deliver via drones as strikes cripple business
He added: “Our new spectrum licence will enable pioneers of innovative, emerging drone technology to harness its full potential and offer a broader range of services to people and businesses across the UK.” The regulator said drones could be used to deliver medical supplies to remote areas and to use …
Read More »Lidl recalls two food products and warns customers that they may cause vomiting
Lidl has recalled two popular fish products in its stores and warned customers that they may be contaminated. Shoppers are being advised not to eat the products if they’ve purchased them, and instead return them instore. The Food Standards Agency and Lidl GB have issued advice on what customers should …
Read More »UK weather: Snow, ice and rain to batter UK before temperatures jump
Things are about to get warmer for the UK before Christmas (Picture: Reuters) The UK must endure one more day of bitterly cold weather – but there’s light at the end of the tunnel, with temperatures to soar by 15°C in 24 hours. Don’t go outside unless you have to …
Read More »Footfall up 15% on ‘Super Saturday’ as shoppers defy the rail strikes
Footfall was up 15% on ‘Super Saturday’ as shoppers defied the rail strikes and hit the stores to wrap up their Christmas shopping. Despite the rail strike on Saturday 17 September, London shoppers counts were up 19.5% year-on-year while other major shopping hubs, including Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff also saw higher shoppers counts …
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