With Christmas Day being just three weeks away, shoppers are being urged to get their presents and cards in the post to make sure they arrive in time. As families get ready to send millions of items through the post to loved ones at home and overseas, Post Office and …
Read More »Fifth of businesses are interested in CDC schemes – DB & Derisking
ACA’s 2021 pension trends survey, which received 212 responses from employers covering 400 schemes, found 21 per cent expressed interest in exploring CDC for their own companies, while more than half (54 per cent) backed extending CDC beyond the Royal Mail scheme, which is expected to launch next year. Support …
Read More »The Bedminster postbox that has become a litter bin
It’s the kind of sight that would make Postman Pat’s heart sink – a postbox in Bristol that has been repurposed by litter louts as a rubbish bin. Perhaps it is because there are two post boxes right next to each other on this spot in Bedminster, but it can’t …
Read More »Postman Boycotts Resident That Accused Him Of ‘Pretending’ To Attempt Deliveries
A postman has boycotted an address after being accused of ‘pretending’ to attempt deliveries. The Royal Mail postie was faced with a hostile note at the address and it seems it hasn’t had the desired effect – quite the opposite, in fact. The note read: “Royal Mail. Don’t even think …
Read More »Christmas window displays 2021 – Design Week
With the festive season in full swing, Design Week looks at some of the UK’s flagship store window displays. By Molly Long December 6, 2021 2:27 pm December 6, 2021 2:39 pm Harvey Nichols Last year, Harvey Nichols shouted a collective “Bah, humbug” to Christmas. With this year’s window displays, …
Read More »Android users warned about scam that can steal money if you answer your phone
Android phone Android users could be potential victims to a malware scam by simply answering a phone call. The scam steals the person’s online banking information and has the ability to go undetected by the majority of antivirus scanners. The malware variant was previously discovered in Brazil where it was …
Read More »Employer support for CDC on the rise
Interest in collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes is growing, with 58 per cent of employers supporting a CDC option being available, a 6 percentage point increase on 2020, according to research from the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA). The ACA’s 2021 Pension trends survey also found that 54 per …
Read More »Royal Mail delays as Eccles neighbours forced to queue in the rain for post – and some still left empty-handed
People in Eccles were forced to queue in the rain for up to 30 minutes to collect post – and some were still left empty-handed. Photos showed a long line of customers outside the sorting office on Saturday. Last week, the M.E.N reported that locals in Eccles hadn’t received any …
Read More »Kids can get a free personalised letter from Santa – here’s how to get one
It’s an age-old tradition in most households – writing a letter to Santa. But just imagine if Santa wrote back? Well, imagine no more as we have the answer just for you Thanks to Royal Mail your child can get their own personalised reply from St Nick himself – and …
Read More »Latest planning applications for South Lakes District Council
Detached building for dog day-care, Sea Shell Cottage, Roosebeck, Ulverston. For Mr and Mrs Lee Minhinnick. Change of use of part agricultural field and existing store to 3 static timber holiday lodges and associated works, field and barn accessed opposite Moorhouse Farm, Scales, Ulverston. For Mr Daniel Laisby. Stone outbuilding …
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