It remains unclear what Labour’s first budget next month will mean for pensions – with Chancellor Rachel Reeves refusing to rule out additional taxation. The lack of detail has created speculation – and so experts at investment bank Saxo have provided us with quick answers to the top 10 most …
Read More »Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee agreed to be “minded to grant” the application subject to planning agreements after three hours of deliberations on Wednesday, September 4. Patcham resident Paul Mannix has submitted the request to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, deputy Prime Minster …
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Three out of four parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (also known as SEND) have been forced to give up work or cut their hours, according to a report by Sky News. The report, produced in conjunction with the charity Support SEND Kids, found that parents of …
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Royal Mail workers can register for the Zoom meeting on Sunday 15 September at 7 pm here. You can hear reports from postal workers across Royal Mail and Parcelforce and send a delegation from your mail centre or delivery office to join the discussion. *** Royal Mail workers around the …
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The Princess of Wales has shared the happy news that her chemotherapy treatment has finally ended. She expressed her hope to resume a “light programme” of work as soon as she is able, with tentative plans to join her family at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday. Kate has been undergoing …
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A fuming householder claims the Royal Mail is refusing to deliver his post – because his dog is ‘too loud.’ Neil Leaks, 62, says he has only had three letters in six months since moving into a new flat after his postman complained about ten-year-old Buddy’s barking. Mr Leaks, from …
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The Princess of Wales has appeared in a deeply personal video with her family to confirm she will return to public duties following the completion of her chemotherapy course. Kate’s heartfelt message about her cancer journey is spoken over images showing the Waleses and their children enjoying the outdoors, walking …
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Martin Lewis is urging Britons to stock up on first-class stamps before a significant price hike on an everyday item takes effect on October 7. Royal Mail has announced that the cost of a standard first-class stamp will soar from £1.35 to £1.65, marking a substantial 22 per cent increase. …
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The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has selected Hurricane Commerce’s unique Kona API to help power global trade for postal operators. Hurricane is a member of the UPU’s prestigious Consultative Committee and its data validation product Zephyr has been available to members via the UPU’s Customs Declaration System since 2021. Now, following a rigorous …
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A busy Post Office is to close unless a new manager can be found to run it. The postmaster of the Tower Hill branch, off Walsall Road, in Perry Barr is reportedly retiring in the Autumn. The office is scheduled to close on October 31 unless a new person can …
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