[ad_1] First class stamps will rise above £1 for the first time unless Saturday letter deliveries are scrapped, Royal Mail warns Chairman Keith Williams said weekend deliveries were increasing stamp prices Following a 10p increase to 95p, a first-class stamp could soon be more than £1 Grant Shapps told committee he wouldn’t allow Royal Mail…
[ad_1] Palace courtiers have dismissed suggestions made by Prince Harry on Netflix that the Queen was influenced by her aides when deciding he was ‘out’ as a working royal. Sources close to the Royal Family claim the Duke of Sussex, who has painted a picture of a passive Queen in his show, say he can’t…
[ad_1] He added: “Our new spectrum licence will enable pioneers of innovative, emerging drone technology to harness its full potential and offer a broader range of services to people and businesses across the UK.” The regulator said drones could be used to deliver medical supplies to remote areas and to use in search and rescue…
[ad_1] Lidl has recalled two popular fish products in its stores and warned customers that they may be contaminated. Shoppers are being advised not to eat the products if they’ve purchased them, and instead return them instore. The Food Standards Agency and Lidl GB have issued advice on what customers should do if they’ve been…
[ad_1] Things are about to get warmer for the UK before Christmas (Picture: Reuters) The UK must endure one more day of bitterly cold weather – but there’s light at the end of the tunnel, with temperatures to soar by 15°C in 24 hours. Don’t go outside unless you have to today, with yellow warnings…
[ad_1] Footfall was up 15% on ‘Super Saturday’ as shoppers defied the rail strikes and hit the stores to wrap up their Christmas shopping. Despite the rail strike on Saturday 17 September, London shoppers counts were up 19.5% year-on-year while other major shopping hubs, including Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff also saw higher shoppers counts than 2021, according to…
[ad_1] Martin Lewis wants shoppers to head to their local supermarket before Christmas and make the most of their cheap vegetables. In the run-up to the big day, most major stores will be slashing their prices right down to 15p in a bid to make Christmas dinner more affordable for everyone during the cost of…
[ad_1] The government remains “resolute” in its determination to face down the unions, cabinet minister Oliver Dowden said on Sunday ahead of what is set to be the most widespread week of strike action in recent British history. On Tuesday, nurses from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to take part in their…
[ad_1] Pubs are set to stay open for longer on three days next year as revellers enjoy an extra bank holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles. Licensing hours will be extended from 11pm to 1am in pubs, clubs and bars in England and Wales across the bank holiday weekend from Friday, 5 May…
[ad_1] The Royal Mail has been slammed after making a bizarre request to staffers’ families to help ‘save Christmas’. As many of you will be well aware, members of the CWU union – which represents more than 115,000 postal workers – recently took national strike action amid calls for better pay. The 48-hour action started…