The strike aims to ensure that train workers get higher wages. National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport workers (RMT) announced that further strike can be expected in the coming weeks after workers voted in favour of the action. There was a huge turn out in voters to have their …
Read More »Smaller Margins, Higher Costs Fuel Decline
The Royal Mail share price could not sustain the bullish momentum with which it began the week and currently finds itself 1.82% in the red. This follows Tuesday’s 5.51% drop and stems from investor reaction to the latest outlook reports from an investment brokerage. A UK-based prime broker Peel Hunt …
Read More »Palace shown as ‘Buckingham Waterworld’ as architects share visions for royal HQ
Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous buildings in the world, but it has been reimagined by a leading architect as Buckingham Waterworld, surrounded by lakes due to rising sea levels. To mark the Platinum Jubilee, renowned designers have laid out six artistic visions for the Queen’s London residence …
Read More »Harry and Meghan reunited with Royal Family – at Madame Tussauds
Harry and Meghan’s figures have re-joined The Royal Family at Madame Tussauds London as the UK gears up to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 70-year reign. The reunion, for a limited time only, comes as The Duke and Duchess of Sussex prepare to return to the UK to take part …
Read More »Cinderford Post Office set to close until September due to major building work
Cinderford Post Office is set to be temporarily closed to allow for major building work to take place. It will be closed from 5.30pm on Thursday, June 9, and the work is expected to take just over three months. The branch at Dockham Road is expected to reopen at 9am …
Read More »British bride misses dream Portugal honeymoon due to passport detail
Travel 25 May, 2022 10:05 PM3 minutes to read New Zealanders can also be caught out by this passport rule when travelling abroad. Photo / 123rf A bride missed her dream honeymoon in Portugal after an airline refused to let her fly with a passport that expired in three months. …
Read More »Kate reunited with Holocaust survivor at royal garden party
The Duchess of Cambridge has said she will “never forget” the story of a Holocaust survivor she met at a Buckingham Palace garden party. Manfred Goldberg, 92, was one of the first guests Kate greeted on Wednesday as rain descended on the third garden party to take place at the …
Read More »Best UK courier in the UK – a small business guide
What’s the best courier service in the UK? Compare pros, cons, pricing, and features to find the best courier for small business owners below. Royal Mail If you’re sending parcels regularly within the UK, chances are that Royal Mail shipping services are one of the most affordable and reliable options. …
Read More »I was forced to miss my honeymoon after easyJet banned me from plane over confusing passport blunder
A BRIDE missed out on her dream honeymoon after easyJet refused to let her on the plane – because her passport would expire in three months. Shanice Budd-Smith, 29, says she felt like a criminal after trying to board a flight to Portugal with hubby Cameron, 27, last weekend. 5 …
Read More »Royal Mail says stamp prices could rise amid soaring costs
The Royal Mail is also grappling with the fact Brits send fewer letters than they used to Stamp and parcel prices could continue to rise due to soaring inflation, the Royal Mail says. In April the price of first-class stamps rose by 10p to 95p, while second-class stamp prices jumped …
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