Almost 15 million people – or 28% of the UK population – were left waiting for post over the Christmas period, according to Citizens Advice, and of those over half (54%) reported going at least a week without letters. In a statement issued today (17 February), Citizens Advice said that, …
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Referring to the wrongful conviction between 2000 and 2014 of some 700 sub-postmasters/postmistresses, many of whom were imprisoned, and some who died as ‘felons’, their reputations and in many cases their families and friendships destroyed, doesn’t come anywhere near to describing the seriousness of the 20 year scandal that resulted …
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Almost 15 million people were hit by Royal Mail post delays over the Christmas period, including 2.5 million who missed important documents about health appointments, fines or bills, according to Citizens Advice research. According to the charity’s findings, more than half of those left waiting reported going at least a …
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Savvy consumers who might have stockpiled stamps now risk losing money if they don’t manage to use them within the next year. For many years, people have bought postage stamps branded as simply 1st or 2nd as a hedge against price rises. It’s been possible to save hundreds of points …
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A new set of stamps is being launched to pay tribute to the designer credited with changing the face of British stamp design. David Gentleman has designed 103 stamps for Royal Mail and provided many more artworks for issues that did not come to fruition. He is the most prolific …
Read More »A new set of stamps is being launched to pay tribute to David Gentleman, the designer credited with changing the face of the British stamp. Gentleman, who has been hailed as the most prolific and influential British stamp designer, designed more than 100 stamps for Royal Mail between 1962 and …
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The Queen carried out her first in-person engagement today since her COVID-19 scare last week, following The Prince of Wales’ positive test for the virus after they spent time together. At the time, Buckingham Palace refused to confirm whether The Queen tested positive or negative, due to medical privacy, but said …
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The Queen has admitted to feeling frail for the first time but managed a smile as she returned to work at Windsor Castle despite scandals engulfing Princes Charles and Andrew that threaten to overshadow her Jubilee year. Her Majesty, 95, leaned on a walking stick as she told incoming Defence Services Secretary …
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Full statement from both parties in Andrew’s case Here is the full text of the statement regarding the out of court settlement reached between the Duke of York and Virginia Giuffre. The statement was included in a letter submitted to US judge Lewis A Kaplan: ‘Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew …
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A DEVELOPER is attempting to overturn the Royal Borough Council’s decision to refuse their plans for 18 flats in Maidenhead. Applicant Threadneedle Property Unit Trust was seeking that prior approval is not required to convert a two-storey office building, Belmont Place on Belmont Road, into 18 apartments. The flats will …
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