Published: 4:07 PM January 24, 2022 Updated: 5:13 PM January 24, 2022 A Muswell Hill resident has described the postal situation as “appalling” and “bizarre”, as Royal Mail’s issues across the capital appear ongoing. Liz Thomson, a journalist and author, said that she has experienced delayed post as well as several …
Read More »People still waiting for Christmas cards amid major postal delays in Rugby
Residents in Rugby say they are still waiting to receive Christmas cards because of huge postal delays affecting the area. A number of people living in the town said they were still receiving cards sent over the festive period, some sent from within Rugby itself. Royal Mail has apologised for …
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The UK Supreme Court referred the dispute to the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) in April 2020, before the end of the Brexit transition period, as provided for under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. While the sums at stake in the immediate case are relatively minor, between £500 …
Read More »NCSC launches new guidance for organisations on securely communicating with customers via SMS and phone calls
National Cyber Security Centre guidance issued to help businesses produce communications their customers can trust Follows rise in scams spoofing popular brands with fake deliveries becoming the most popular text scam Anyone who receives a suspect text should forward it to the 7726 scam text reporting service BRITAIN’S cyber security …
Read More »Leicestershire’s newest Tesco store opens to villagers
A convenience store in Barwell has relaunched as a Tesco with a wider range of products. The former One Stop shop, on Moore Road, has been transformed into a Tesco Express after shutting down for the revamp in November last year. To celebrate the relaunch last week, a temporary balloon …
Read More »The Royal Mint remastered coins will commemorate historic monarchs
The Royal Mint has announced today it will release a new commemorative coin series celebrating some of the most iconic kings and queens from the last 500 years of British history. The collection will span four Royal Houses – Tudor; Stuart; Hanover; Saxe-Coburg, Gotha, and Windsor. It will remaster iconic …
Read More »The areas of London worst hit by Royal Mail delivery delays
Frustrated Londoners are asking politicians to “fix the broken postal service” as it was found that a third of all UK postcodes affected by Royal Mail delays last Thursday were in London. Royal mail’s website reveals that London has been hit uniquely hard by “Covid-related” closures to post offices and …
Read More »Royal Mail warns of Hampshire delivery delays as Havant hit by more postal issues
Royal Mail has warned Hampshire residents in a certain postal area that delays are to be expected. This morning (January 24), Royal Mail took to their website to issue an update on areas across the UK where delivery delays are being experienced. Of the 10 locations mentioned, one is in …
Read More »Royal Mail warns of delivery delays in 10 postcodes
Royal Mail has confirmed shortages in TEN postcodes this week – with homes warned they face delays for their parcels. Royal Mail confirmed: “Deliveries are operating as normal across most of the country today. We aim to deliver to all addresses we have mail for, six days a week. “In …
Read More »Defenestrated dentists and burning whisky: insurer reveals weirdest commercial claims | Aviva
Have you ever had an accident at work that wasn’t your fault? A delve into the archive of a major insurer has revealed some of the strangest valid commercial claims, including recompense for a defenestrated dentist and a farm worker blown into a vat of liquid manure. The trawl through …
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