The cost of strike action and a faster than predicted fall in letter volumes could see Royal Mail make a loss next year, despite a “strong” half-year performance from its parcels business. Presenting Royal Mail’s half-yearly results to 29 September 2019, group chief executive Rico Back revealed a 5.1% …
Read More »General election 2019: Lib Dems accused of disguising pamphlets as newspapers
NewsPolitics The Society of Editors called for stricter rules on the use of such political material Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 9:53 pm Updated Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 9:53 pm Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson has defended the use of the campaign pamphlets (Photo: Getty) The Society of Editors said it …
Read More »Appeal for information after incident in York – North Yorkshire Police
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a woman was subjected to comments of a sexual nature whilst walking in the city centre The incident happened around 6pm on Monday 25 November 2019 on the footpath which runs alongside the River Ouse, close to Leeman Road and the Royal …
Read More »Police search for man who sexually harassed woman in city centre
Police are appealing for information after a woman was subjected to sexual comments while walking in York city centre. The incident happened around 6pm on Monday (25 November) on the footpath which runs alongside the River Ouse, close to Leeman Road and the Royal Mail Office. A North Yorkshire Police …
Read More »JANET STREET-PORTER: No wonder people believe fictional scandal peddled about Royal Family’s past
According to one expert, these are ‘dangerous times’ for the monarchy. Could Elizabeth and her dysfunctional family finally be in real danger of losing the respect of their long-suffering subjects? With the Queen and Duke in their nineties, and the prospect of King Charles a hard sell after the death …
Read More »Jo Swinson wins court battle with SNP over ‘hypocrite’ leaflets
Liberal democrat leader Jo Swinson has succeeded in a bid to stop the SNP from distributing a leaflet which accuses her of being a hypocrite over fracking. The politician instructed lawyers to go to the Court of Session after learning of an election communication which is being distributed in her …
Read More »Star Wars: Royal Mail is releasing special stamps for The Rise of Skywalker
A set of Royal Mail stamps launched to mark the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in December are now available for purchase. The 16 stamps are comprised of 10 characters from the beloved saga, including Darth Maul, Count Dooku, Poe Dameron and Queen Amidala. Characters making their …
Read More »The Andrew Neil interviews: Jeremy Corbyn refused four times to apologise for anti-Semitism in the Labour party
NewsPolitics Rabbi Mirvis said claims Labour had stamped out anti-Semitism were a ‘mendacious fiction’ Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 8:09 pm Updated Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 8:35 pm The Leader of the Opposition insisted Ephraim Mirvis was “not right” to criticise his handling of left-wing activists who have been accused of …
Read More »How to win at Christmas shopping online or in store
NewsConsumer Sometimes paying that little bit extra in store can reap dividends Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 3:51 pm Updated Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 3:54 pm Popping to the shops at Christmas is rarely a relaxing experience (Photo: Getty Images) Almost half of Britons do most or all of their Christmas …
Read More »Martin Lewis Money Show deals: Festive forecaster reveals 2019 discounts
Martin Lewis, 47, is the Money Saving Expert who has made millions with his financial know-how. Tonight he revealed his forecasted discounts for this festive season, over Black Friday and Christmas. Martin Lewis Money Show: All the festive forecaster deals Ongoing – Ikea: Buy a £29 Christmas tree and get …
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