On Jersey Island, the postman always knocks twice on Christopher Brough’s door. Every Monday and Friday, a Jersey Post letter carrier arrives at the 200-year-old row-house cottage for a quick chat. Brough, by dint of age (he’s 76), a touch of hearing loss and history of a major stroke (“fully …
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Semiconductor chips on the circuit board of a computer, on Feb. 25, 2022.FLORENCE LO/Reuters The United States has secured a deal with the Netherlands and Japan to restrict exports of some advanced chip-making machinery to China in talks that concluded on Friday, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. …
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A rare error coin which experts are calling a “great find” has been listed online for £2,000. The £2 piece appears to lack the gold outer ring that this coin often features. It is a 2022 coin that was released to celebrate the recent 150-year anniversary of the FA Cup. …
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Betting on macro plays rarely leads to good returns, according to the Schroder Income manager. Schroder Income is one of the rare funds that was able to beat the market in a decade dominated by growth investing by investing in value opportunities in the UK. The £1.4bn value fund made a …
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Potential takeover of Sainsbury’s Some unexpected share buying activity has raised the prospect of a takeover of J Sainsbury (SBRY). Wholesaler Bestway has acquired 81mn shares in the supermarket, which represents 3.45 per cent of its total share capital. The Costcutter owner said that “it is not considering an offer …
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S Club 7’s Hannah Spearritt says she and her family had to move into an office over Christmas and New Year, after being forced of their home by a landlord. The well-known 90s pop star said she had lived in four temporary homes in the last six months, adding “it …
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Six in 10 people experienced a delay with a letter they sent via Royal Mail, or post they were expecting over the festive period, resulting in some missing important documents and appointments. An estimated 31 million people (60% of UK adults) were hit with letter delays this Christmas. According to …
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Households with books of non-barcoded stamps tucked away in purses, wallets and drawers are being encouraged to use them up or swap them out as the old design edges towards the end of its shelf life. Royal Mail is asking those who may have stockpiled stamps for future use to …
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LONDON (Reuters) – British postal firm Royal Mail is restarting some of its international export services, the company said on Thursday, two weeks after its operations were disrupted by what it called a “cyber incident.” Royal Mail will be resuming its International Tracked and Signed, and International Signed services to …
Read More »An estimated 31 million people were hit by letter delays over Christmas as Royal Mail “let consumers down for a third year running”, Citizens Advice said. Some 60% of UK adults experienced delayed post, with some still receiving festive cards well into the new year, a survey for the charity …
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