Temporary festive jobs at Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market are among seasonal roles up for grabs as businesses prepare for the Christmas rush. The opening night of the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market in 2024 Bar staff, catering and kitchen assistants, gift and craft stall assistants as well as kitchen porters and …
Read More »Lanarkshire museum to host first ever Dog and Duck Day
Talented Labradors and Spaniels from Mordor Gundogs alongside Indian runner ducks and brilliant Border collies of the Drakes of Hazard team. Indian Runner Ducks and Mist the Border Collie from the Drakes of Hazard show head for the National Museum of Rural Life(Image: Phil Wilkinson) Wagging tails, waddling ducks and …
Read More »UK businesses hit by extra 10% tax as Donald Trump scraps US duty-free parcel threshold
Companies in the UK will now be subject to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports coming into the US, with some firms to be hit with an extra 10 per cent charge. From August 29, goods worth less than $800 (£592) are no longer exempt from tariffs. UK shipments are …
Read More »Fine Treatment Announces Breakthrough in Natural Relief for Prostate Conditions with Dr. Allen’s Device
OXFORD, UK / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Fine Treatment, a UK-based medical company, has unveiled new clinical evidence showing that its patented Thermobalancing therapy with Dr. Allen’s Device provides safe and effective relief for men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis. The findings confirm …
Read More »Rethinking ecommerce loyalty schemes – what are today’s consumers looking for?
Loyalty schemes – what do we really want from them? Andrew Norman, SVP & GM, EMEA at Commerce explores how loyalty schemes are evolving beyond points and punch cards, to meet growing demand: With consumer confidence at its lowest since 2023 and the ongoing rumble of economic turbulence, UK shoppers …
Read More »James Cropper annual meeting protested by Palestine activists
A group of activists protested at James Cropper’s annual general meeting last week, calling on the company to end a contract that they claim is used for Israeli war planes. Palestine solidarity activists from the Paper Not Planes activist group entered the general meeting in James Cropper’s home town of …
Read More »Global Postal Carriers To Resume Shipments to America Following 80 Percent Plunge in International Mail
The United Nations-based organization representing postal carriers worldwide says it is rolling out a new application to help postal operators calculate and collect duties on exports of small-dollar packages sent to America following a halt in worldwide global postal shipments. The Universal Postal Union said its new Delivered Duty Paid …
Read More »Royal Mail to make major change to postboxes in 3,500 locations | UK | News
The Royal Mail is set to make a major change to thousands of postboxes around the UK. It marks the biggest change to the iconic red postbox in its 175-year-history, with around 3,500 set to be impacted. The Royal Mail will introduce new solar-powered postboxes, which will feature a digitally …
Read More »Royal Navy turn to robot missile warships to boost firepower | UK | News
The Royal Navy could soon rely on robotic missile warships to strengthen its fleet amid an ongoing recruitment crisis. Defence giant BAE Systems is set to reveal two new concept ships at a major arms show in London this week, with the aim of providing powerful new vessels that require …
Read More »Locals in England’s ‘most patriotic neighbourhood’ fed up of being called racist | UK | News
Brits living in Weoley Castle and Northfield have been putting up flags all across their neighbourhood. The suburbs in Birmingham have been called “Britain’s most patriotic” but critics have hit back after the flags have been taken down. Birmingham City Council began to take down the flags from lighting, saying …
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