SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron presented a petition with over a thousand signatures to stop Royal Mail from closing Sedbergh Delivery Office to Parliament. Currently, Sedbergh Post Office receives a third of its income from renting the delivery office out to Royal Mail. There are fears that moving the delivery office …
Read More »‘Budget decisions must not harm most vulnerable’, insists Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that decisions taken in the Autumn Budget must not harm the most vulnerable people. The First Minister raised her concerns ahead of chancellor Jeremy Hunt setting out the UK Government’s spending plans on November 17. Hunt will make the fiscal statement in the House of Commons …
Read More »Rodrigo Bentancur’s late double earns Tottenham thrilling victory over Leeds
A dramatic late double from Rodrigo Bentancur fired Tottenham to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Leeds to help them finish the first half of the Premier League season with a much-needed win. The visitors had gone ahead three times in London, but tasted defeat after Uruguayan midfielder Bentancur firstly levelled …
Read More »Queen’s service and duty praised at Festival of Remembrance
The Queen’s dedicated service and duty have been hailed at the annual Festival of Remembrance attended by the King and other members of the royal family. Charles and his siblings, the Princess Royal and Earl of Wessex, watched on as archive footage of their late mother was played at the …
Read More »Somerset village’s only shop and post office under threat
A Somerset village could be left without its post office and store due to its owner being unable to recruit staff. Owner of Blagdon Stores and Post Office Amar Dhillon has given notice to the Post Office of his intention to close the Post Office on the village’s High Street. …
Read More »Royal Mail plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Short Interest Down 44.7% in October
Royal Mail plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Rating) saw a large drop in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 5,200 shares, a drop of 44.7% from the October 15th total of 9,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 16,800 …
Read More »King to pay staff bonus of up to £600 to help with cost-of-living crisis
Royal staff will receive a bonus of up to £600 to help with the cost-of-living crisis. The Sun reported that the bonuses, to be paid on top of this month’s salary, will amount to tens of thousands of pounds. The King’s staff are to get bonus payments (Molly Darlington/PA) Buckingham …
Read More »Experts share the exact date you should put up your Christmas tree
FESTIVE FEELS: There is no right or wrong time to start the festivities (Photo by Getty) TV personality Stacey Solomon recently divided the internet after sharing pictures of putting up her Christmas tree six weeks early. Many felt it was way too early, whereas some said, the end of Halloween …
Read More »Matt O’Riley defiant as Celtic bounce back from controversial penalty call
Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley issued a defiant “they still can’t stop us” message after his side bounced back from a contentious penalty decision to move nine points clear in the cinch Premiership. O’Riley was penalised for handball in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Ross County when the ball hit his arm …
Read More »Confessions of a Royal Mail postie | News
Royal Mail postal workers say they are being told to leave letters behind at the sorting office and prioritise more profitable parcels. The Sunday Times spoke to several postal workers who said a shortage of staff meant they were being instructed by managers to deliver only special delivery and tracked …
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