Christmas presents could be left sitting in warehouses as Argos workers vote to strike over festive period South Western Railway and English universities are also affected by strike action Barton, Staffordshire is the main distribution site for electrical items from Argos Unite regional officer: ‘The treatment of these workers has …
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Have you ever returned a Christmas gift someone has given you? You’re not alone, as a new study has found that one in nine UK shoppers will swap their gifts for something else after Christmas. Previous research conducted by the Royal Mail found that the total number of returned gifts …
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Jeremy Corbyn vowed to confront Donald Trump at Buckingham Palace tonight after the US president took a wrecking ball to his claims the US want to seize the NHS. The Labour leader said he will warn the president ‘public services are not for sale’ at a NATO reception being hosted …
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The latest headlines in your inbox Christmas is fast approaching, so it’s worth bearing in mind when the last posting days are before the festive holiday. Thankfully, Royal Mail has now published its last posting dates before Christmas as the service takes some time off for its annual break. It …
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Irn Bru’s new, limited edition 1901 recipe was released yesterday, but seems to be selling out fast as a lot of Edinburgh Live readers have reported struggling to find the original recipe, full sugar ‘Bru in the capital. Barr announced their plans to launch an ‘old and unimproved’ version of …
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent Thanksgiving with ‘close family’ on a ‘long trip to Meghan’s home in the US’, royal correspondents reveal Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, are on six week break from royal duties Royal experts have revealed they are ‘away’ on ‘long time trip’ out …
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Post workers remain defiant – and have kept organising – following a court ruling banning their strike (Pic: @CWUnews/Twitter) Postal workers were waiting to find out the next steps in the battle to defend their jobs and working conditions, as Socialist Worker went to press on Tuesday. The workers’ CWU …
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The Queen, 93, will NOT make Charles Prince Regent when she turns 95, a royal source tells Vanity Fair – and insists it sounds ‘more like a plot line from The Crown’ than real life The Queen has no plans to make Charles Prince Regent, a royal source claims Insider …
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If you have loved ones living overseas, then it’s important to know when the last chance to post mail is to ensure it arrives in time for Christmas . Thankfully, the Royal Mail has today announced their recommended dates for posting international mail over the festive holiday. They have created …
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Spatial analysis and planning solutions company Geoplan is celebrating its 35 year anniversary and a record year of growth. The firm reports a 2019 turnover of £2.3m, up 10.1 per cent on 2018. It predicts 13 per cent growth in 2020, and as a result said it will now extend …
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