The FTSE 100 has recorded its best year since 2016, as UK stocks recovered from the pandemic shock of 2020. London’s leading index of blue-chip shares rallied by 14.3% during 2021, a year after falling by the same percentage in its worst drop since the 2008 financial crisis. It closed …
Read More »Royal Mail ‘sorry’ after delivery delays with more problems ahead
Postal firm the Royal Mail has apologised after customers experienced delays over the Christmas period. Whilst slower mail is usually common for the festive period, this year has been particularly difficult. Royal Mail has said that it is doing its best to get parcels to people on time but that …
Read More »Royal Mail warns of continued delivery delays
Royal Mail has confirmed delivery delays will continue into the new year. The festive period is traditionally very busy for the service, with deliveries also often a little slower into the new year. However, other factors have hit delivers in some parts of the country, partly caused by illnesses, Covid-19 …
Read More »Can I go for a walk if I have Covid or if I am isolating?
Does a positive Covid test mean no wintery walks outdoors? (Picture: Shutterstock / Maridav) As the Omicron variant spreads across the country, the case numbers of people testing positive for Covid are soaring. With the pandemic soon to enter its third year, there have been many revisions to guidelines on …
Read More »Oxford Mail review of the year 2021: April to June
THE Oxford Mail continues its review of the year today, picking up in April with the following three months seeing lockdown restrictions, local elections and royal visits. On Monday 5, it was reported that the body of 19-year-old Oxford Brookes University student Richard Okorogheye had been found in Epping Forest. …
Read More »What the papers say – December 31
By Press Association 2021 A stock image of a pile of newspapers including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, Daily Express and The Sun. Picture date: Saturday February 20, 2021. The front pages report mounting pressure on the Duke of York while a shortage of Covid …
Read More »Plans lodged for new small Tesco in Lichfield
Tesco has applied to open a convenience store in the former Marks & Spencer Simply Food unit in Lichfield’s Bakers Lane. If permission is granted by Lichfield District Council the retailer would open the store in the premises formerly occupied by Marks & Spencer’s Simply Food. Tesco, which already operates …
Read More »Meghan Markle’s DOUBLES the pricetag of her wardrobe in 2021
February 8: Zoom call with young poets Surprise! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance in an online poetry class on Saturday, which was held in honor of Black History Month Misha Nonoo ‘Husband’ shirt in blue poplin – £140 ($185) Adina Reyter, Solid Pavé Teardrop Necklace, 17″ …
Read More »Royal Mail delays: The Essex areas experiencing post delays as Royal Mail apologises for inconvenience
Two areas in Essex are experiencing postal delays. Royal Mail has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the delays as it released a list of impacted areas. Chelmsford and Upminster are both facing delays to their deliveries. Read more: The latest news for Essex Royal Mail has said the delays …
Read More »‘Where is my package?’ Royal Mail warns of delivery delays – full list of postcodes
In the midst of the traditionally busy new year period, the Royal Mail has experienced delays to services in certain areas. Read on for a full list of postcodes and mail centres that have had postal delays over the past few days Find out which areas have been affected by …
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