Giving and receiving presents is part of most families’ Christmas celebrations – but everyone’s received a gift at some point which just isn’t for them. Whether it’s something that doesn’t fit or something you already have, the good news is that most high street chains have return policies that go …
Read More »Sunak urged to drop two-child benefit cap to lift half a million out of poverty
Rishi Sunak has been urged to drop “unspeakably cruel” policies to lift half a million children out of poverty. SNP MP Kirsten Oswald has urged the Prime Minister to U-turn on his decision to back the two-child limit and benefit cap policies set by his predecessors. Households with more than …
Read More »Strikes latest: Planes, trains and post set for major disruption – as drivers advised on best time to travel | UK News
Several popular routes blighted with traffic jams – as AA advises drivers to be ‘like Father Christmas’ Several popular routes have been blighted with traffic jams this afternoon as millions of people begin their Christmas journeys. Collisions on the M1, as well as part of the M25 being closed due …
Read More »Boxing Day 2022 sales predictions and closures including Next, John Lewis and Boots
One of the best parts of the festive period is the amount of discounts offered by retailers just after Christmas on Boxing Day. December 26 is usually an incredibly busy period for shoppers, with previous years seeing them descend on the high street and queue outside their favourite retailer from …
Read More »Christmas is the season to be merry, however much we have lost
I was struck when I was posting my Christmas cards – ever the optimist, given the mail strike – that our stamps still have the late Queen’s head on them, even the ones specially printed for the festive season. Our coins still have her face embossed on them, and she …
Read More »Supermarkets open on Boxing Day 2022 as Aldi, M&S, Waitrose and Iceland to close
Christmas is well and truly finished for another year, meaning it is time to be getting the household back into some sort of post-festive normality. For a lot of us, that could mean popping out to the shops to restock the fridge and freezer with some basics after we raided …
Read More »How to make sure your pets stay safe and happy this Christmas
Christmas is only fun if the whole family is involved in the festive activities – and that includes your furry friends. But there can be many stressful changes for your pets during Christmas and, although it’s an exciting time, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of the potential …
Read More »Royal Mail alert as ‘easy to fall for’ scam could ‘drain bank accounts’ | Personal Finance | Finance
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Read More »The return of the unions in Britain’s winter of discontent- The New Indian Express
Express News Service One was given to understand that strikes and industrial action, especially in the womb of the Industrial Revolution, were passe and belonged to another era. Reformed Capitalism, it has been subtly preached, has a way of adjusting pressure points like wages not keeping pace with inflation. The …
Read More »This story of love and hope is half an hour of pure joy
Let’s be honest, it’s a little harder than usual to get into the festive spirit. Times are tough. Good news feels tricky to find. Getting warm and cosy costs a lot. Nurses, rail workers and Royal Mail staff are being forced to strike. Prices are (still) rising, and the need …
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