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Policy watch… The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed enhanced powers for trustees to block or pause transfers where there is potential scam activity on 8 November. The government’s “red” and “amber” flag proposals came into force yesterday (30 November). The government also closed the window of time during …

Wednesday 01 December 2021 11:00 am Letters to the editor, CityAM (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) [Re: New ‘purpose-built’ $1bn UK clearing bank launches in London, yesterday] Whether or not the newly-launched Bank of London achieves the disruption of clearing services its founders promise, its establishment is still a hugely …

CHESHIRE East is to contact Royal Mail following complaints some residents are receiving post just once a week and some first class mail is taking up to two weeks to arrive. Cllr Andrew Kolker (Dane Valley, Con) said he feared the situation would only get worse in the run-up to …

Meghan Markle isn’t backing down when it comes to her lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, and her lawyer has just made a bombshell claim. In the documentary, “The Princes and the Press,” an interesting allegation came to light. Meghan’s lawyer, Jenny Afia, accused a senior royal official of working against the Duchess …

Meghan Markle has topped a list to be named most influential royal – beating the Queen. The survey was conducted by Design Bundles. Researchers analysed everything from Google searches and Instagram hashtags to mentions on social media too. READ MORE Holly and Phil say emotional goodbye to ITV This Morning …

As Christmas approaches it’s important to make sure that everyone’s present is delivered on time. Although this Christmas will be drastically different to last year’s, some families may still not all be together. If you’re planning on sending gifts to loved ones, then it is important to know the deadlines …

Postcodes are one of Britain’s greatest inventions. While they were successfully designed to make deliveries quicker and more efficient, they’ve developed other uses. Need to find an unfamiliar address using Google Maps or your satnav? Use a postcode. Read more stories on Yorkshire’s weird history here. Want to find the …

Plans for a second runway at East Midlands Airport have not been not ruled out, even though there is more than enough existing capacity. Politicians have been updated on the latest situation at the Castle Donington airport, on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border – including plans for a freeport and further growth …

Postman Online buyers beware, especially during this busy period of seasonal deliveries. A recent Royal Mail delivery driver popped a card through the letterbox saying a parcel had been left in my ‘safe place’. It wasn’t there. I wasn’t expecting the parcel, nor had I requested it to be left …

New research has revealed that 62 per cent of posties said they often feel unsafe on their regular route. The figures come as high technology mailing company bakergoodchild, who undertook the research, has launched a campaign celebrate postal workers across the UK. In recent weeks Oxford, and other areas of Oxfordshire, …