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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 …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas 2021: When is the last UK Christmas posting date for Christmas cards and parcels?
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 …
Read More »Caring Milton Keynes post lady gets huge surprise from estate where she delivers
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 …
Read More »Amazon ‘put Royal Mail to shame’ as post disruption continues
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, …
Read More »When Is The Last Day For Posting Christmas Cards?
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 …
Read More »Will there be a White Christmas in St Helens? Met Office forecast for Christmas 2021
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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BUSINESS LIVE: FTSE dives 1.7% as Omicron restrictions send investors scurrying; Standard Chartered fined £46m; Ex-Tesco boss to lead GSK health spin-off By Mike Sheen For This Is Money Published: 07:34, 20 December 2021 | Updated: 09:30, 20 December 2021 Stock markets have opened sharply lower this morning as fresh …
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