Ian Hislop, editor of the UK satirical magazine Private Eye, and team captain on political panel show Have I Got News For You, has every reason to be thoroughly pessimistic. He’s stood by print as the Eye’s main medium, even as the pandemic forced yet more of the UK’s media …
Read More »Over-70s urged to look out for blue envelopes with Covid jab appointments
Blue envelopes containing coronavirus vaccination appointments for those aged 70 to 79 will start arriving through letterboxes on Monday, the Scottish Government has said. As the inoculation programme moves through priority groups, several health board areas are beginning to send out letters telling those in the age group when they …
Read More »Why you’ll have to pay more for parcels from the EU | Money
Delivery drivers are demanding huge sums on the doorstep before handing over parcels containing online orders sent from the EU. Shoppers have been told to pay unexpected customs charges, admin fees and VAT bills if they want their delivery. While in most instances the demands are thought to be genuine …
Read More »Neil Oliver: Mail’s personal touch can deliver us from the evils of the internet | Scotland
I was blissfully asleep at 6.55am on Thursday when the doorbell rang and woke me. Imagine my joy as I stumbled from my warm cot and downstairs to open the door and find a representative of the Royal Mail, bearing a parcel. My enjoyment of life was only heightened by …
Read More »Covid vaccine Scotland: Over-70s offered vaccine
People in Scotland between the ages of 70 and 79 are being asked to keep an eye out for blue envelopes containing their coronavirus vaccination appointments. From Monday, several health boards will begin to send out letters telling those in the age group when they will receive their first dose of the …
Read More »More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce
Expansion of testing will find more positive cases, keeping key workers from unknowingly passing on the virus and protecting vital services Organisations signed up to workplace testing already include Royal Mail, Tate & Lyle Sugars, Primula, Moy Park, Octopus Energy, Apetito, and DVLA. Businesses and public sector organisations are joining …
Read More »Meghan Markle saw ‘no warmth in monarchy’ only ‘judgement’ in major royal blow | Royal | News
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been out of the royal fold for almost a year, but the review for their exit — also known as Megxit — has reportedly been axed. The couple are said to be content with their current set-up, but have not seen the Royal …
Read More »Scottish Government’s vaccine rollout is a ‘shambles’ as older OAPs left behind with mail invites
THE Scottish Government’s vaccine rollout was branded a shambles after it emerged under-80s will receive mail invites from tomorrow — despite older folk still waiting to book their jabs. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman revealed Scots aged 70 to 79 will be sent the distinctive blue envelopes by priority Royal Mail …
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Read More »Brexit news: EU firms hit by red tape losing to UK rivals – Man Utd WAG caught up | Politics | News
It was said that 80 percent of businesses on the the Continent hadn’t got to grips with the new paperwork required to make shipments to the UK. And one European fashion firm has around £1 million worth of stock stranded in a British warehouse while their suppliers deal with the …
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