Nottingham city centre traffic was at a standstill on Thursday night as roadworks caused Theatre Royal visitors to sit in congestion until midnight waiting to get out – with some even abandoning their cars. There were reports of queuing traffic in the area of Talbot Street after a Theatre Royal …
Read More »DWP and money changes beginning in October from claimant updates to mobile roaming charges
Winter Fuel Payments are worth up to £300 and the majority of people who are eligible will receive this cash automatically – but there are some that need to apply What will be affecting your money in October ( Image: Getty Images) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has …
Read More »Royal Stoke patient experience rated highly in latest survey
Hundreds of patients have rated their experience at the Royal Stoke University Hospital highly, according to a latest survey. A total of 444 adults who were inpatients at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital in November 2023 completed the questionnaire. They rated their overall experience with University Hospitals of …
Read More »Royal Mail Unveils Ambitious Plan for 300+ Eco-Friendly Upgrades to Slash Carbon Emissions
Royal Mail has unveiled ambitious plans to roll out over 300 green upgrades across its estate, targeting heating, lighting, and water systems as part of its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2040. Among the enhancements, Royal Mail is introducing its first-ever gas-free heating system alongside other energy-saving measures. …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Stock Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average of $207.00
Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG – Get Free Report) shares crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 207 ($2.77) and traded as low as GBX 196.90 ($2.64). Royal Mail shares last traded at GBX 207 ($2.77), with a …
Read More »Delivery lockers are everywhere. But there’s a battle brewing
John Tregoning, a university worker, is one of a growing number of people suffering from what is being dubbed “parcel anxiety”. We’ve all been there: you order your shopping online, knowing that the chances are that your parcel will be delivered to your house when you’re out and the driver …
Read More »When Queen Camilla smoked, she had silver cigarette boxes in every room – and you won’t believe how pampered King Charles’ shoe laces are: Royal expert BRIAN HOEY reveals the extent of the royals’ life of luxury
Nobody outside the Royal Household really knows the luxurious extent of the lifestyle of the family at its heart. Outwardly, they give the impression of being frugal and parsimonious – which they often are, even though Princess Anne prefers to call it, ‘good old-fashioned Hanoverian Housekeeping’. But this frugality does not apply …
Read More »Remember When: A young Gyles Brandreth visited Maidenhead library – Photo 1 of 1
1974: Television star and future MP Gyles Brandreth paid a visit to Maidenhead’s library to speak to excited school children about his new book of party games (main picture). Gyles, then artistic director of Oxford Theatre Festival, decided to try out some of his games on children from four junior …
Read More »Nine major DWP and money changes coming into force in October – from energy price cap to first-class stamps
Nine financial and regulatory changes that will affect Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants have been announced, set to impact UK households from October 2024. Among these changes is the opening of the Winter Fuel Payment phone lines as well as Labour’s first Budget. The changes will span a …
Read More »DHL Express announces price increase
DHL Express has announced price adjustments today that will take effect on January 1, 2025. The average increase in Hong Kong and Macau will be 4.9%. “We are committed to delivering stable and dependable services globally despite the ongoing impact of geopolitical dynamics and supply chain disruptions on the logistics …
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