Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation

The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022. Since then, over 70 variations of the 50p coin have been circulating and several rare designs have been distributed. The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a …

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Oldham Royal Mail staff strike ahead of cost-of-living rally

Oldham Royal Mail workers have gone on strike today as the dispute over pay continues and a major cost-of-living demonstration comes to Manchester city centre. Oldham delivery office workers joined the picket line this morning as part of a nationwide 48-hour strike over pay and conditions. Royal Mail staff across the country …

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Royal Mail workers continue strike over pay and conditions

R oyal Mail workers will mount picket lines outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices again on Saturday in a continuing dispute over pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out on a 48-hour strike on Friday, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between …

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