He added: “Our new spectrum licence will enable pioneers of innovative, emerging drone technology to harness its full potential and offer a broader range of services to people and businesses across the UK.” The regulator said drones could be used to deliver medical supplies to remote areas and to use …
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Lidl has recalled two popular fish products in its stores and warned customers that they may be contaminated. Shoppers are being advised not to eat the products if they’ve purchased them, and instead return them instore. The Food Standards Agency and Lidl GB have issued advice on what customers should …
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Things are about to get warmer for the UK before Christmas (Picture: Reuters) The UK must endure one more day of bitterly cold weather – but there’s light at the end of the tunnel, with temperatures to soar by 15°C in 24 hours. Don’t go outside unless you have to …
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Footfall was up 15% on ‘Super Saturday’ as shoppers defied the rail strikes and hit the stores to wrap up their Christmas shopping. Despite the rail strike on Saturday 17 September, London shoppers counts were up 19.5% year-on-year while other major shopping hubs, including Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff also saw higher shoppers counts …
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Martin Lewis wants shoppers to head to their local supermarket before Christmas and make the most of their cheap vegetables. In the run-up to the big day, most major stores will be slashing their prices right down to 15p in a bid to make Christmas dinner more affordable for everyone …
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The government remains “resolute” in its determination to face down the unions, cabinet minister Oliver Dowden said on Sunday ahead of what is set to be the most widespread week of strike action in recent British history. On Tuesday, nurses from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to …
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Pubs are set to stay open for longer on three days next year as revellers enjoy an extra bank holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles. Licensing hours will be extended from 11pm to 1am in pubs, clubs and bars in England and Wales across the bank holiday weekend …
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The Royal Mail has been slammed after making a bizarre request to staffers’ families to help ‘save Christmas’. As many of you will be well aware, members of the CWU union – which represents more than 115,000 postal workers – recently took national strike action amid calls for better pay. …
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Delivery company DPD has announced serious delays to some of its services – including many across Lancashire. This comes after Royal Mail went on strike last Sunday (December 11) and further strikes are planned for December 23 and 24. This comes as employees who are part of the Communication Workers …
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Treacherous weather conditions caused widespread ice across parts of Devon yesterday resulting in some postal workers being told to abandon rounds and go home for their own safety. It meant many people did not receive letters or parcels on Saturday, December 17, but to help with the backlog during the …
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