Image source: Getty Images Share this page: Before Brexit, UK shoppers could buy items from anywhere in the EU without having to worry about import duties and other charges. However, following Brexit, things have changed. Brits ordering items from the EU are now facing increased postage prices due to new …
Read More »Royal Canadian Mint unveils new silver coin commemorating history of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia
A new $20 silver coin commemorating the Black Loyalists who landed in Nova Scotia as a result of the American Revolution. The Canadian Press A new, $20 silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to coincide with the start of Black History month commemorates the Black Loyalists who landed …
Read More »The cardboard box shortage making life hard for shops across the UK
When Joelle Nebbe-Mornod recently went to order her usual batch of boxes for her wine-delivery business, her supplier told her there was a big delay because of a cardboard shortage. “We have no business if we can’t deliver,” says the owner of Alpine Wines in Idle, West Yorkshire. “Packaging stocks …
Read More »Prince Harry Settles ‘Daily Mail’ Libel Case About Royal Marine Article
After a high profile legal battle, Prince Harry has settled his libel case with the Mail On Sunday and Mail Online after the newspaper published claims the royal had “not been in touch” with the Royal Marines after he stepped down as a senior royal. Prince Harry sued publishers Associated …
Read More »Covid tests save firms thousands of working days
Tata steelworks, Port Talbot Shutterstock Several large companies have announced encouraging results from workplace Covid-19 tests, that they say have saved thousands of working days and allowed sites to continue operating throughout the UK. Retailer John Lewis, which also runs Waitrose, said it had conducted more than 45,700 government-supported tests, …
Read More »Bedford Borough walking and cycling accreditation scheme
Since October 2020, Bedford Borough Council has worked, alongside Sustrans, to increase the number of active travel initiatives in the Borough and the amount of people who are taking part in them. To help achieve this, the Council is now working with schools and businesses in Bedford Borough to support …
Read More »Walsall planning applications week ending January 31
Various planning applications have been submitted to Walsall Borough Council. The below list, taken from Walsall Borough Council’s website on Monday February 1, contains planning applications that were determined in the previous week. 05/0292/FL/E3: Retention Of Single Storey Steel Framed, Metal Clad Spray Booths. Former Netzsch Mastermix LTD, Vigo Place, …
Read More »Prince Harry accepts apology and ‘substantial damages’ over ‘baseless’ claims in Mail article | UK News
The Duke of Sussex has accepted an apology and “substantial damages” from The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline’s publisher over claims he snubbed the Royal Marines after stepping down as a senior royal. Jenny Afia, representing Prince Harry, said: “The baseless, false and defamatory stories published in the Mail on …
Read More »Global Postal Services Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Postal Services Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global postal services market reached a value of nearly $208,550.8 million in 2019, having decreased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.1% since 2015. The …
Read More »Highlands and Islands to become the world’s first net zero aviation region under airport group’s five year plan
HIAL is already conducting a number of decarbonisation projects at Kirkwall Airport. Recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and a move to decarbonisation have been revealed as the key priorities for Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) over the next five years. However, managing director Inglis Lyon has …
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