Royal Mail, Parcel Force: Final posting dates for Christmas 2020

Despite the relaxing of COVID-19 rules this Christmas, a lot of people will still be exercising caution over the festive season, so it’s set to be even busier than usual for UK postal services.   Up to three households will be allowed to form a Christmas “bubble” over the festive period as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed for five …

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10 more luxury Scottish festive gifts

Christmas will inevitably look a bit different this year. But there’s no reason that you can’t spoil your loved ones- perhaps even a little bit more than usual given the year we have all endured. There are plenty of Scottish businesses that are producing luxury, high-quality products that will provide …

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Cheshire lockdown: The Guardian’s virtual Christmas market

AFTER more than three weeks a full lockdown during what should be the busiest time for traders, we recognise how difficult it is for independent producers. Earlier this month we sent out an appeal for small businesses and sole traders in Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford and Wilmslow to get in touch. …

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Royal Mail to trial hydrogen dual fuel van

Royal Mail is to trial a dual fuel van to determine if hydrogen is operationally suitable for its fleet. A specially converted Ford Transit will be used in Aberdeen over the next year as part of the city’s drive for better air quality and more sustainable transport options. The vehicle is …

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