GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS 14 June, 2024 | by Angela Beevers Poundland is rolling out its pilot rewards app to 62 stores in Scotland following a trial in 43 shops on the Isle of Wight and in Northern Ireland. The ‘Poundland Perks’ app enables customers to earn points for every purchase, …
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Q. Party canvassers have been coming to my front door during this general election campaign. Do they have legal rights to come on to my property, and what happens if they are injured on my land? A. Anyone who goes on to private land without permission commits a trespass. But …
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Home truths can spoil a manifesto launch. A simple one? That since 2006, when a UK government first set its 300,000-a-year target for building new houses, Britain has never hit it once. Governments of both stripes have routinely missed, often by 100,000-plus units a year. So plenty has to be …
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Labour’s charm offensive with business leaders has soured slightly in recent months over its plans to reform workers’ rights. As such, it will likely see the generally upbeat if muted reaction from industry to its manifesto launch as a victory. Paul Johnson, the economist, captured the mood when he criticised …
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Your coin collection might be worth more than you think. Certain coins can fetch a pretty penny depending on their circulation status and mintage. In the UK, most coins are released by the Royal Mint, and this latest find is no exception. The Kew Gardens 50p coin, which was released …
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By Jessica Clark Updated: 17:03 EDT, 13 June 2024 Labour has vowed to ‘robustly scrutinise’ the Royal Mail takeover and give workers a ‘stronger voice’ in a pre-election pledge that throws the deal into doubt. In its manifesto, Sir Keir Starmer’s party promised to look into the proposed £3.6billion sale …
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By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 17:18 EDT, 13 June 2024 At last, the political silence has been broken. Labour’s manifesto promises that the proposed £3.6billion takeover of the Royal Mail by ‘Czech Sphinx’ Daniel Kretinsky and lesser-known business associates will be properly scrutinised. Someone has been listening …
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By Barrie Hudson – 13 June 2024 CommunityPolitics Swindon people are being reminded that there are only days left to register to vote at the General Election on Thursday 4 July. They must ensure they are registered by midnight on Tuesday 18 June. Swindon Borough Council is reassuring voters that registering is …
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International Express Service Market The latest independent research document on Global International Express Service examines investment in Market. It describes how companies deploying these technologies across various industry verticals aim to explore their potential to become major business disrupters. The International Express Service study eludes very useful reviews & strategic …
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A royal expert has said a ‘big question’ remains as to whether the Princess of Wales could appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour on Saturday. Kate, 42, who is undergoing cancer treatment, did not attend the Colonel’s Review on June 8 – which is the traditional rehearsal for …
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