U.S. Stamp Notes by John M. Hotchner For the second month in a row, cartoon caption contest entries have decreased precipitously. The September contest featured the 2000 33¢ Women’s Basketball stamp (Scott 3399) from the Youth Team Sports set of four (3399-3402). Only a half dozen entries were received, a …
Read More »Royal Mint hides rare collectable in Christmas advent calendar but only one lucky person will find the ‘striking gold’ item
By James Mcneill Published: 08:01 EDT, 14 October 2024 | Updated: 08:13 EDT, 14 October 2024 The Snowman is featured on a new Royal Mint 50p coin, with a gold version hidden in one of its advent calendars for someone to discover on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch …
Read More »Royal Mail's journey to CDC | News | IPE
However, he said that Royal Mail was not prepared to do that, so the Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) scheme option was explored, which the … Source link
Read More »Post Office issues alert over DWP letters that contain free £150 boost
The Post Office has issued an alert over letters containing a free £150 boost before Christmas. UK households are being urged to watch out for new letters on the doormat from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the Warm Home Discount. They are urging people with a prepayment …
Read More »‘Watercooler’ moments important for work place productivity, study claims
The traditional ‘watercooler moment’ in the workplace may be on its way out, with only one in 10 employees now engaging in casual chats at this once-popular office spot. But, this doesn’t mean it isn’t happening elsewhere. A survey of 2,000 workers revealed that they often have informal conversations with …
Read More »Nc’nean launches online bottle return scheme
Nc’nean has launched a bottle return scheme, available to customers ordering through the distillery’s UK website. Every parcel sent to customers will now include free post return labels for empty whisky bottles, included on the delivery note. Customers will be able to send the bottles back via Royal Mail for …
Read More »A third of people feel financially worse off than a year ago, survey finds
A third (34%) of individuals surveyed in September reported being financially worse off than they were 12 months ago. Just over a quarter (27%) have seen an improvement in their financial position in the last 12 months, while two-fifths (39%) said their financial situation remained steady, according to the Pensions …
Read More »Sainsbury’s to make huge change to over 800 UK stores as it carries out full review
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s will carry out a full range review, where it will assess which items are performing well in its smaller Sainsbury’s Local stores. Sainsbury’s is reviewing its estate of over 800 convenience stores ( Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Sainsbury’s has launched a major improvement programme across its more …
Read More »Northern and Quadient on track with rail locker deal
Parcel deliveries are on track thanks to a rail station partnership. Northern and Quadient have worked together to install nearly 50 automated lockers at hubs across the North of England. And a further 30 locations across the Northern network are currently being identified, with a view to lockers being installed …
Read More »Mike Tindall reveals what marrying into the royal family was really like casting doubt on Meghan’s claims
Mike Tindall has revealed he found joining the Royal family ‘easy’ and insisted it was all down to him ‘being nice to them’. The former England rugby star, who is married to King Charles ‘s niece Zara, is known for his close relationships with several of his wife’s family and …
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