FTSE falls as Omicron concerns grow The increasingly bleak mood music around the sheer scale of the wave of Omicron infections washing across the UK has hit sentiment hard at the start of the last trading week before the Christmas holiday. The FTSE100 shed more than 2 per cent in …
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To enjoy this content please ACCEPT cookies.Cookies are used to analyse traffic which we share with our analytics partners. Settings ACCEPT Whether attending the traditional Royal Family Christmas Day church service or enjoying a day at Ascot, the royals never fail to look suitably sophisticated and festive. With our …
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DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “United Kingdom Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 – 2026)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The United Kingdom courier, express, and parcel (CEP) market is growing with the increasing number of same-day delivery transactions. The United Kingdom along …
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Royal Mail are urging people to send their Christmas cards and gifts out as early as possible this year. Due to the ongoing pandemic and emergence of the Omicron variant, many people are ordering their presents online, which is leaving the postal service, extremely busy. If you’ve not sent your …
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After the attack, which is believed to have taken place on December 6th, Royal Mail suspended deliveries to houses in Heath Grove to “ensure the safety of delivery staff” – much to the dismay of local residents. Residents of more than 12 homes claim Royal Mail are continuing to deliver …
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A postie who goes the extra mile to keep customers happy has been given a massive Christmas bonus – from her customers. Nicky Blyth, who is even loved by people’s dogs, is so popular and appreciated on the Whitehouse estate that residents organised a collection to give her a festive …
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In London the FTSE 100 tumbled more than 2%, off 163 points at 7106 as unease gripped the City. At one point, just three shares in the main index were showing gains – Royal Mail, Ocado and Polymetal – a precious metal business favoured by gold speculators. The biggest fallers …
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Disruption to Royal Mail deliveries continues as we head into Christmas week. Last week the postal service admitted staffing problems due to Covid-19 had impacted offices around the country including St Helens, Warrington and New Ferry in Wirral. While issues at the New Ferry delivery office appear to have resolved, …
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Christmas is just five days away now and, despite promising to be more organised this year, there’s always that last card or present that may have slipped your mind. Well, don’t worry, there’s still time – but not much. Here’s everything you need to know about the deadline for posting …
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In November St Helens saw some snow flurries with the arrival of Storms Arwen and Barra. The Met Office has said there could be some towards the end of the week leading up to Christmas. The Met Office defines a white Christmas by one snowflake seen falling in the 24 hours of …
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