While many consider history a joke, it is rarely a source of television comedy. Blackadder stands out for taking history – or at least an alternative version of it – and creating outstanding humor. Starring Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson, the show follows one person and their eponymous descendants for …
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The government has this morning announced £200m of funding for four flagship projects that aim to catalyse the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the UK. Announcing the investment, the Department for Transport (DfT) said the grants would help deliver 370 zero emission trucks and 57 refuelling and electric …
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Meanwhile, Royal Mail has increased the cost of first class stamps by 15p this October to £1.25 – the third increase in 18 months. They now cost … Source link
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The company said the £87.8m loss included an impairment charge of £47.4m following an accounting procedure conducted in the period valuing its property leases and other assets. Adjusted EBITDA increased 67% to £42.2m, compared with £25.2m in 2022. Gross margin stood at 45.8%, up from 43.1%, driven by the retailer’s …
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sshepard / Getty Images/iStockphoto Many people send important financial documents — such as checks, money orders and tax returns — in the mail. While this method might not be as fast as, say, emailing them, it may be more secure. This is because personal information sent via email is more …
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Amazon cut a large part of its UK team working on drones in 2021, while mass redundancies at the company earlier this year also hit its Prime Air team. The project has faced delays and regulatory hurdles, while a number of its drones have crashed during field testing. However, Amazon …
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When was the last time you got a timely GP appointment, HMRC bothered to answer your call or a letter you sent arrived on time? The sad reality is that everything in this country takes far too long. Whether it’s the NHS, Royal Mail, HMRC or DVLA, Britain has almost …
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Supporters of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee at Royal Mail have responded to the appeal issued by the World Socialist Web Site Israel’s horrific bombing of the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist hospital in Gaza City, killing more than 500 medical personnel, patients and refugees, is part of a genocidal war against …
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… Royal Mail. The wider Compass group has significant sustainability ambitions, including a commitment to net zero by the end of 2030 and for 60% of … Source link
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The update was provided by Rebecca Wilson, waste and recycling engagement team leader at the council, speaking at the North East Recycling Forum (NERF) conference on 28 September at Morpeth county hall, Northumberland. Paid for by the £2.9m Flexible Plastic Fund set up by the Ecosurety packaging waste compliance scheme, …
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