Yes, it may still only be November (and early days at that!) but it is inarguable that London is being gripped by holiday fever. The Christmas lights have started turning on, and the Christmas markets are opening to visitors. And as London gets into full-on festive mode, the Postal Museum …
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From a standing start roughly three years ago, Openreach’s full fibre network now reaches 9m homes and businesses across the UK, while the pace of engineering is expected to ramp up from 2.6m premises last year to more than 3m this year, and again in 2023. But here’s the bit …
Read More »Royal Mail releases last dates to send presents and cards
The Royal Mail has released its recommended Christmas last post dates for 2022. (Getty Images) Post offices are urging people planning to post Christmas cards and presents this year to send them early. Earlier this week Mariah Carey announced the start of the yuletide period, shops are already stocked with …
Read More »ICO reduces fine over Cabinet Office’s 2020 breach
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office announced a reduction of its fine against the U.K. Cabinet Office over a January 2020 breach. The original 500,000 GBP fine was dropped to 50,000 GBP after an appeal by the Cabinet Office led to a mutual settlement. The original fine pertained to insufficient security …
Read More »Youngest honours recipient Captain Tobias gets his BEM from royal visitor
Inspirational fundraiser Captain Tobias has received his British Empire Medal (BEM) from the Countess of Wessex, who joked that the youngest person to feature on the Honours List might need a new house to fit in all his awards. The ceremony at Tobias Weller’s school in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, comes …
Read More »Bank of England lifts rates and forecasts “prolonged” recession
The Bank of England (BoE) yesterday lifted its base interest rate by 0.75 percentage points as part of the deepening class war being waged by the major central banks against the working class. The Bank of England, is seen at the financial district in London, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. [AP …
Read More »Youth Employment Hub comes to a close
The Central and West Hampshire Youth Employment Hub came to a close at the end of October after helping over 500 young people find employment and help with their career prospects. We teamed up with other local authorities including, Test Valley Borough Council, New Forest District Council and Winchester City …
Read More »Cumbrian posties to take strike action on Black Friday
Cumbria’s postal workers will take strike action on Black Friday and Cyber Monday as part of the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) national industrial dispute. Postal Workers have held a series of strike days over the summer and into the autumn over a dispute with Royal Mail over pay, jobs and …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils Christmas stamps featuring Queen’s portrait for final time
Royal Mail has unveiled its Christmas stamp collection which will feature the Queen’s silhouette for the final time. The festive stamps will centre around key moments from the Nativity with all six styles bearing the outline of the late Queen Elizabeth II who passed away in September. The Queen’s distinctive …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils Christmas stamps featuring Queen’s portrait for final time
Royal Mail has unveiled its Christmas stamp collection which will feature the Queen’s silhouette for the final time. The festive stamps will centre around key moments from the Nativity with all six styles bearing the outline of the late Queen Elizabeth II who passed away in September. The Queen’s distinctive …
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