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Read More »Police expert’s warning about Facebook marketplace scammers
MEMBERS of the public have been urged to be cautious when shopping on social media marketplaces. The warning comes from Detective Sergeant David Hall, of the North Wales Police Economic Crime Unit. He said: “Online shopping fraud is big at the moment – particularly on places like Facebook Marketplace. “People …
Read More »Could Canada Post workers take on duty of checking on seniors?
On Jersey Island, the postman always knocks twice on Christopher Brough’s door. Every Monday and Friday, a Jersey Post letter carrier arrives at the 200-year-old row-house cottage for a quick chat. Brough, by dint of age (he’s 76), a touch of hearing loss and history of a major stroke (“fully …
Read More »U.S. secures deal with Netherlands, Japan on chip equipment export limit to China, report says
Semiconductor chips on the circuit board of a computer, on Feb. 25, 2022.FLORENCE LO/Reuters The United States has secured a deal with the Netherlands and Japan to restrict exports of some advanced chip-making machinery to China in talks that concluded on Friday, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. …
Read More »Rare error £2 coin listed on eBay as ‘great find’ could be worth £2,000
A rare error coin which experts are calling a “great find” has been listed online for £2,000. The £2 piece appears to lack the gold outer ring that this coin often features. It is a 2022 coin that was released to celebrate the recent 150-year anniversary of the FA Cup. …
Read More »Schroders’ Murphy: Macro investing is a ‘terrible investment’
Betting on macro plays rarely leads to good returns, according to the Schroder Income manager. Schroder Income is one of the rare funds that was able to beat the market in a decade dominated by growth investing by investing in value opportunities in the UK. The £1.4bn value fund made a …
Read More »Companies roundup: Sainsbury’s takeover and Direct Line departures
Potential takeover of Sainsbury’s Some unexpected share buying activity has raised the prospect of a takeover of J Sainsbury (SBRY). Wholesaler Bestway has acquired 81mn shares in the supermarket, which represents 3.45 per cent of its total share capital. The Costcutter owner said that “it is not considering an offer …
Read More »S Club 7’s Hannah Spearritt and children forced out of home before Christmas
S Club 7’s Hannah Spearritt says she and her family had to move into an office over Christmas and New Year, after being forced of their home by a landlord. The well-known 90s pop star said she had lived in four temporary homes in the last six months, adding “it …
Read More »Call for Royal Mail probe as 60% of adults faced festive delivery failures
Six in 10 people experienced a delay with a letter they sent via Royal Mail, or post they were expecting over the festive period, resulting in some missing important documents and appointments. An estimated 31 million people (60% of UK adults) were hit with letter delays this Christmas. According to …
Read More »Royal Mail extends non-barcoded stamp deadline to July 31 but asks people to use or swap old everyday stamps now
Households with books of non-barcoded stamps tucked away in purses, wallets and drawers are being encouraged to use them up or swap them out as the old design edges towards the end of its shelf life. Royal Mail is asking those who may have stockpiled stamps for future use to …
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