Some families are still waiting for Christmas presents to be delivered as the backlog of postal problems continue after strike action. The chaos caused by Royal Mail strikes and delivery firms struggling has affected families around the city with deliveries being cancelled or not arriving. Rosemarie King, who lives on the outskirts of …
Read More »Heroes & Villains of 2022
HEROES Workers on strikeHow do you choose? The nurses who have undertaken the first national strike action in their union’s history? The transport and postal workers standing firm in the face of bosses’ dirty tricks and a government determined to break their spirit, cut their pay and wreck their industries? …
Read More »FTSE winners and losers in a turbulent 2022 | Business
Can there have been in recent times a more eventful year to drive investors’ fears and hopes? We’ve had the return of inflation, an end to years of record low interest rates, three prime ministers, strikes, war in Europe and the bursting of the technology bubble. You might also add …
Read More »Shoppers face unexpected fees for returning Christmas gifts
Shoppers returning unwanted Christmas gifts face an unexpected financial hit after a string of high street stores started charging a fee on items sent back. Retailers including hiking equipment seller Mountain Warehouse and health and beauty website owner The Hut Group have changed their returns policies to include charges. It …
Read More »Primark shopper claims £7 bag is ‘dupe’ for Prada item which costs 350 times more
A shopper claims her £7 Primark find is just as good as a Prada rival which costs more than 350 times as much. Tikoker Perrie Sian reckons the shoulder bag she found at the discount clothes store is a perfect match for the designer’s £2,500 Cleo bag. Primark’s metallic silver …
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 »Royal aide who accused Meghan of bullying made Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order
Gong for royal aide who accused Meghan of bullying: Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s ex-PR chief Jason Knauf is made Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order The Sussex’s ex-PR chief has been recognised in this years New Year Honours Jason Knauf accused Meghan of bullying junior members of staff before …
Read More »Prince Andrew Is Part of the Royal Family Again, but Not the Firm, Sources Say
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Getty Royalist is The Daily Beast’s newsletter for all things royal and Royal Family. Subscribe here to get it in your inbox every Sunday. The British royal family don’t usually do surprises. But this Christmas there were two. The first was King Charles using …
Read More »Royal Mail strikes help Malvern traders have a bumper Christmas
Traders are reporting a bumper Christmas in Malvern – and say strikes by postal workers have helped get customers back to the high street. Shop owners have also noticed a preference by shoppers to use local businesses. “It’s been a fabulous Christmas,” said Sue Rule, who runs Dynastic Art in …
Read More »Norwich’s independent shops booming thanks to postal strikes
Independent retailers across Norwich are enjoying high footfall figures thanks to an overwhelming national trend. The reason behind the shift in crowds flocking to the high street, they say, is a change in consumer attitudes as thousands faced frustration due to Royal Mail strikes and delivery firms struggling to meet demand. In …
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