Royal Mail is introducing a huge change to the way people pay for postage, with traditional stamps set to be scrapped in a matter of weeks. Traditional stamps are being replaced by new stamps that feature a barcode. Traditional stamps – which have been used for over five decades – …
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A suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho students has been arrested in eastern Pennsylvania, a law enforcement official said. Arrest paperwork filed in Monroe County Court said Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was being held for extradition to Idaho where he faces a first degree murder charge. A …
Read More »UK strike calendar – service stoppages planned for January
The end of 2022 was marked by mass industrial unrest as employees across the transport network, NHS, Royal Mail, schools and the civil service took strike action.The start of 2023 will bring further stoppages by rail workers, bus drivers, teachers in Scotland, nurses, ambulance workers and civil servants.Unions are warning …
Read More »New Year’s Day opening hours for Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco and Iceland
Most people wake up on New Year’s Day nursing a hangover, but with the festivities now over and the fridge is full over leftovers – you might find you need to rush out on a quick top up shop, or even just grab some asperin for your aching head. And …
Read More »Boris Johnson, booze, strikes and shopping substitutions – the most commented stories of 2022
There is no doubt that 2022 has been a very eventful year. The national news has been flooded with major events such as Boris Johnson’s resignation and the election of two new Prime Ministers in the space of just over a month. The death of Queen Elizabeth II left the …
Read More »Self-destructing unions are sweeping away the last vestiges of closed-shop Britain
There are already private ambulance services, and right now they are all expanding. One company, Met Medical, has been specifically offering its services during the strikes. A Guardian headline writer described that as “cashing in” on the strikes in outraged tones. The more moderate among us may view it simply …
Read More »Review of 2022: August | Printweek
Our annual round-up of all the big news stories from the past 12 months – August. Communisis parent company OSG filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US and planned to restructure more than $800m (£661m) of debt via a pre-packaged plan… Long-standing family-owned print business Warwick Printing …
Read More »Money-saving tips that could help you to live better in 2023
Many people will be looking for ways to make their money go further in 2023 as the cost of living crisis continues to hit personal finances. The Mirror says that those who are unsure of how to get on top of their finances could find inspiration in a Reddit thread …
Read More »Morecambe bay hospitals to face New Year's Day ambulance increase – The Mail
Royal Mail apologises for post not being delivered in South Cumbria · 'Amazing dad and fantastic husband' – Tributes to former teacher found dead … Source link
Read More »Four digit Royal Mail code you don’t want to see on delivery cards
ROYAL MAIL STRIKES: This card code could mean you have to wait even longer for your parcel (Image by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Reporting by Zahra Khaliq Royal Mail strikes have left people across the country waiting for parcels over the festive period. Postal companies have been urging Brits to plan …
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