Meryl Davis’ Olympic journey earned her three medals, but it might never have started if it weren’t for another iconic winter athlete. During a PEOPLE Twitter Spaces chat about Olympic figure skating with multiple former athletes on Monday night, Davis, 35, recounted her “first Olympic memory.” Referencing fellow chat participant …
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MARKET WRAPS Watch For: US CPI; ECB’s de Guindos speaks; updates from: TotalEnergies, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp, Societe Generale, Credit Agricole, Legrand, Pernod Ricard, L’Oreal, Nexi, Zurich Insurance, Credit Suisse, Ashmore, Unilever, Euronext, AstraZeneca, RELX, Royal Mail, Tate & Lyle. Opening Call: European stock futures wavered between small gains and losses ahead …
Read More »Royal Mail: Company warns of fresh postal delays as Covid-related issues ensue
Royal Mail has been experiencing a series of delays since before Christmas due to Covid-related issues. One of these issues includes staff shortages. Some areas in the UK are affected more than others. On its website, Royal Mail explained that it operates an air, rail, and road network to move …
Read More »Royal Family: What it’s like to work at Buckingham Palace from a staff cinema to massive swimming pool
52 bedrooms; 78 bathrooms; 39 acres of landscaped gardens; a grand collection of offices… and, naturally, the most famous balcony in the world. It is Buckingham Palace, and apart from, perhaps, the White House across the Atlantic, it is the most famous home in the world. Yet- as one might …
Read More »Royal Mail senior manager confirms post box at Bonar Bridge will be replaced
Royal Mail has confirmed that the post box removed from the wall at Bonar Bridge Post Office is to be replaced. The box was taken away when renovations took place at the post office last year and a petition was recently launched by a local resident in a bid to …
Read More »This England: Lovely jubbly – New Statesman
Cartoon by Alex Brenchley A Chinese manufacturer made 10,800 teacups, mugs and plates to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign. The only problem was the inscription. Below a picture of Her Majesty are the words: “To commemorate the Platinum Jubbly of Queen Elizabeth II.” Given that one of Del Boy’s favourite …
Read More »Eon email scam exposed – Which? News
Scammers are impersonating Eon, promising an £85 refund in an attempt to steal your details and money. As the UK’s energy crisis deepens and households are set to see a record 54% increase to the price cap this April, it’s no surprise scammers are impersonating energy providers to try and …
Read More »Royal Mail launches internal review into poor Christmas service
9 February 2022 Transport / Logistics Services Royal Mail is carrying out a root-and-branch review of its operations after very poor service during the Christmas peak season. Both senior management and union leaders admit that the quality of service for end customers was unacceptably poor and will work together to address …
Read More »Royal Mail customers ‘outraged’ as major announcement could leave millions of stamps invalid
ROYAL Mail has made a major announcement that could leave millions of stamps invalid. Anyone with a stash of 1st or 2nd class stamps won’t be able to use them this time next year – and they’re not happy about it. 1 The stamps you may have hoarded at home …
Read More »Royal Mail PLC to scrap first and second class stamps within a year
Royal Mail PLC (LSE:RMG) is abandoning its traditional first and second class stamps in favour of a barcode system, a move that will affect millions of stamps currently in the hands of the UK public. The change, set to be in place from 31 January 2023, is likely to cause a …
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