[ad_1] Nationwide Building Society is introducing a £50 interest-free buffer in November, removing charges for people who dip into their overdraft by only a small amount. The buffer will apply, subject to eligibility, to overdrafts on the society’s three main current accounts – FlexPlus, FlexDirect and the FlexAccount – and the exact launch date in…
[ad_1] Royal Mail has this week set out plans to deliver more than 300 green upgrades to heating, lighting and water systems across its estate as part of its strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. The company estimates improvements, such as motion sensor lighting, centrally controlled heating and water systems, and gas-free heating…
[ad_1] A coin that looks like regular 20p but is actually rare is set to sell for £700. The 25p coin, which is made from nickel brass, has a shield on one side and the Sovereign’s Orb on the other and also features the words ‘Experimental coin’ and ‘Royal Mint trial’. The coin is actually…
[ad_1] He was the Eton-educated royal playboy who massacred nearly all his family after a row about the woman he wanted to marry. On June 1, 2001, Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal shot dead eight relatives, including his parents – the king and queen – and siblings before turning one of his weapons on himself…
[ad_1] Despite rubbing shoulders with the Royal Family for years, Mohamed Al Fayed’s relationship with the British monarchy went up in flames after the death of his son. The now-disgraced late billionaire used to ensure that Harrods – the luxury department store he owned until 2010 – displayed the four royal warrants it held. But after…
[ad_1] The coins date back to 1983 and are rising in value due to a rare mistake in the wording on the coins. The error makes it highly desirable to collectors, with just a small number of the coins minted. TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard explained: “Did you know about the New Pence 2p coin worth £1,000?…
[ad_1] It follows a deal between the train operating company and Quadient, who operate parcel lockers at more than 20,000 locations across the world. Parcel Pending by Quadient is a growing network of smart lockers that are used for deliveries from carriers including Royal Mail, DPP, Evri, and UPS – and for new services such…
[ad_1] An independent review into postal issues that put thousands at risk of not being able to vote in the general election found the “error does not require formal assessment” – it has been revealed. In May, thousands of postal votes in North West Essex were delayed due to “human error” at Uttlesford Council, leaving…
[ad_1] Marie Coombes CMgr FCMI had a lightbulb moment a decade ago when she was working in HR at Royal Mail and was asked to deal with a grievance. “After receiving the evidence, I thought: you know what? I just want to get these two people in a room and have a conversation.” It gave…
[ad_1] The Crown And Coronation artwork is a light and sound show that aims to bring “the spectacle of the Crown Jewels and coronations to life”, the cathedral’s website said. Members of the public can walk through the cathedral to view imagery, projections and footage of more than 1,000 years of royal history, including monarchs…