In Portishead near Bristol campaigning for the strike vote (Pic: CWU Bristol) Walkouts by postal workers on Monday in Bridgwater in Somerset and Southwark in south London underlined the angry mood among post workers. Nationally Royal Mail workers delivered yet another overwhelming vote to strike on Tuesday of last week. …
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Consumers in Britain face repaying more on personal loans and overdrafts after banks raised the cost as people struggle financially amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rates on three-year loans have gone up since December, with some of the cheapest offers withdrawn in recent days following a surge in applications. And overdraft …
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Schemes such as PLP’s City skyscraper 22 Bishopsgate and Squire & Partners’ The Broadway in St James Park and Chelsea Barracks were put on hold today (24 March) as global construction firm Multiplex closed its 14 sites. A string of major firms followed suit, including housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Barratt …
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Deliveries will continue with postal staff ruled as key workers – although there will be some changes. The Royal Mail’s Shane O’Riordain said: “We understand the important role we have to play in helping people to stay connected. “Mail is still scheduled to be collected and delivered as normal. This …
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We are in unprecedented times with the most stringent measures ever imposed on our society brought in by Boris Johnson last night. The Prime Minister has ordered all of us to “stay at home” unless absolutely essential to try and help stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. This …
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Royal Mail has brought in new measures to its services due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new policies were announced today (Tuesday, March 24). Royal Mail delivery van. Picture: Paul Franks. ENGEMN00120120412140128 Shane O’Riordain, Royal Mail managing director of regulation and corporate affairs, said: “We understand the important role …
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Royal Mail has today issued a statement following the government’s latest UK lockdown rules and social distancing measures amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. In recent days there’s been guidance on key workers and critical sectors, in which ‘postal services and delivery’ has been identified as an essential public service. Meanwhile, …
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PUBLISHED: 15:33 24 March 2020 | UPDATED: 16:08 24 March 2020 Sarah Burgess Royal Mail say that for them, it is “business as usual”. PHOTO: Dave Thompson/PA Wire Archant Delivery workers are being hailed the “unsung heroes” of the pandemic as courier services continue amid national lockdown. Email this article …
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The Treasury is waiving duty on alcohol used to produce hand sanitisers in the UK after a gin distillery making the much-needed gels raised the issue. Harrogate Tipple owners Steven and Sally Green decided to step in and make the gel using a recipe recommended by the World Health Organisation …
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Special Publication The 2020 edition of Ballarat Business is now available, filled with local profiles and helpful advice for companies of all sizes. The cover profile shares the story of Dennis Dwyer, who launched his business Everyday Cafe with the assistance of Ballarat’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, a free service available …
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