The Post Office has issued a five-day warning ahead of the Christmas rush. The Post Office has announced that it is expecting Monday, December 9, to be its busiest day across UK branches for sending Christmas parcels and post, it has said. Postmaster Richard Fleetwood told us: “Once you’ve decided …
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Russell Hall said he hopes the idea brings about “a few more smiles over the seasonal period” New Mersey Shopping Park has launched the ‘Merry Mailbox’ initiative in collaboration with Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton(Image: William Lailey / SWNS) A new Liverpool initiative is hoping to help curb loneliness this …
Read More »Free Royal Mail service is barely known but is an absolute game-changer for Christmas mail
Children can write to Santa and receive a letter back from the North Pole – but time is quickly running out to get the mail posted. Santa is waiting for children’s letters before he sets off on his deliveries ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A service provided by the Royal Mail …
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Read More »Work begins on £15.6m facility converting food waste into energy
EnviroTech Work has started on building a £15.6 million anaerobic digestion plant in Dorset which will convert local food waste and other organic material into renewable energy and bio-fertiliser. The project is the largest to be undertaken in the 29-year history of Eco Sustainable Solutions, based at Parley near Christchurch, …
Read More »Post Office issues five-day warning to UK households over their post
The Post Office has issued a five-day warning ahead of the Christmas rush. The Post Office has announced that it is expecting Monday, December 9, to be its busiest day across UK branches for sending Christmas parcels and post, it has said. Postmaster Richard Fleetwood told us: “Once you’ve decided …
Read More »David Baines MP visits Newton-le-Willows Royal Mail office
He showed his support for the posties during the busiest time of the year for the postal service. The Newton-le-Willows delivery office has added five temporary staff and four extra vehicles to cope with the increased demand. Festive period The posties are having to tackle around twice as many parcels …
Read More »Energy customers could get up to £200 this month – how to apply
Some energy customers may be able to get £200 this month thanks to one scheme. Octopus Energy customers may not be aware the company has now extended a support scheme to include those over State Pension age who are not receiving Pension Credit. This comes after the UK Government’s decision …
Read More »UK Stock Market Shrinks as M&A Activity Surges, Led by Foreign B
The UK stock market is shrinking at its fastest pace in over a decade due to increased mergers and acquisitions (M&A). About 45 companies have delisted from the London market this year, a 10% increase from last year, marking the highest number since 2010. The total value of deals targeting …
Read More »Boost for FTSE as investors pile into UK shares: But £317m inflow may be temporary reprieve
By GEOFF HO Updated: 17:00 EST, 4 December 2024 Britain’s beleaguered stock market enjoyed a reprieve after a three-and-a-half year exodus as investors piled £317million into equity funds last month. Figures published yesterday by funds network Calastone showed London-listed shares enjoyed inflows for the first time since May 2021. However …
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