Since the first lockdown I have noted that the Royal Mail seems to have cut its deliveries in this area of Acomb from daily to a maximum of two or three times a week. Whether this is because there is a sudden loss of staff or an industrial dispute I …
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These days it’s easy to simply buy an index fund, and your returns should (roughly) match the market. But investors can boost returns by picking market-beating companies to own shares in. For example, the Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) share price is up 45% in the last year, clearly besting the …
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With the big day fast approaching, beat the festive rush and get your parcels and letters in the post before the last posting date. It’s never been more important to shop early and send early for Christmas, to ensure your cards and gifts reach family and friends in plenty of …
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Read More »Most-bashed bridge in Britain hit AGAIN by lorry – ripping its trailer apart
Another lorry has smashed into the ‘most-bashed bridge in Britain’ on the A5 in Hinckley. The roof of a Royal Mail trailer was completely torn off after it smashed into the low railway bridge near Dodwells island, forcing the road to close, in the morning of Saturday, December 12. Chris …
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