A new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year The Home Office has confirmed that a new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year, replacing the C1331 form. …
Read More »FTSE 250 recovers to pre-pandemic levels
The FTSE 250 has now recovered to its level prior to the coronavirus pandemic as the index jumped up today following the Easter break. The index, which includes Royal Mail and Domino’s Pizza Group, is up 1.2%, or 261.81 points, to 21,994.48 on market closing. Prior to when the stock …
Read More »LETTER – Be alert to Royal Mail phone scam
Bank Holiday weekend and we have just been taken in by a Royal Mail scam sent on our mobile. The heading was the correct red Royal Mail signage with correct gold coloured crown above and as we were expecting a delivery the request for £2.99 did not seem out of …
Read More »The five latest scams hitting Oldham
MORE than £373 million was lost by repeat victims of fraud in the financial year 2019/20, police figures show. Here is a list of five of the latest scams to look out for. Gift Card scam Fake gift cards and certificates for high street stores are rampantly circulating across the …
Read More »Royal Mail and Hermes respond as parcels sold on eBay
Royal Mail and Hermes have responded to claims that undelivered parcels are being sold on eBay. Dozens of parcels are being auctioned off, containing everything from jewellery to electrical goods. Adverts show parcels laid out on the floor, with dozens of bids being placed by eBay customers. One was titled “10x lost returned mail …
Read More »Postie’s all-scarlet uniform makes wild pheasant see red
Not very pheasant! Postie’s all-scarlet uniform makes wild bird see red as it repeatedly attacks him on his village round The male pheasant took a disliking to postman Kevin Keeler, 47 Bird apparently became enraged by his bright red Royal Mail uniform and van Mr Keeler said: ‘I think he …
Read More »British contest to honor heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic
By Denise McCarty A stamp design contest in the United Kingdom will give school-age children a chance to honor heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. The contest was announced April 3 by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Royal Mail. Johnson said: “The last year has been one of the most difficult …
Read More »Parcel cover complaints soar as couriers wriggle out of paying claims
Parcel cover isn’t the full package: Complaints soar as couriers wriggle out of paying claims By Fiona Parker For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01, 6 April 2021 | Updated: 22:51, 6 April 2021 Complaints about parcel delivery cover are rocketing as couriers wriggle out of paying customer claims. Most major …
Read More »three ways to build your starter portfolio
Season three of Fantasy Fund Manager has kicked off and it’s time to pick your winning mix of British stocks. While many will favour “gut feeling” approaches, there are several time-old strategies favoured by professionals. The Telegraph’s share tipping game launched today and everyone starts with £100,000 to invest in between five …
Read More »Scam warning: WhatsApp from friends or family, don’t reply
WHATSAPP users are at risk of being scammed by their own contacts, a tech expert has warned. Throughout the pandemic, scams targeting the financial details of unsuspecting victims have been rife, with Royal Mail, HSBC and the NHS used to dupe people into handing over their details. Now, fraudsters are …
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