More on the gig economy from the July/August 2023 cover story: Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part one) Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part two) Approximately 4.4 million UK gig workers every week deliver us delicious food when we’re tired (or hungover), offer a …
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Zip codes are a numerical code system used by postal services to efficiently sort and deliver mail. Each zip code corresponds to a specific location within a country, allowing for streamlined mail processing and delivery. Zip codes are commonly found in many countries, including the United States. In the U.S., …
Read More »Traditionally the monarch inspects troops when taking up residence at the castle during the summer break. A small ceremony was held outside the gates of Balmoral Castle on Monday, with a guard of honour formed of the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under the Command of …
Read More »William Stokes, of New Acres, Nine Mile Road, in Wokingham appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court after he failed to comply with the requirements of an enforcement notice. The 48-year-old was asked by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to cease the use of land in Cufaude Lane, Bramley, as a gypsy …
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Around 1,000 red phone boxes are up for “adoption” in Britain amid a continuing decline in the use of payphones. Architect Giles Gilbert Scott designed the first incarnation of the famous red phone box for a competition in 1924. In recent years, with 98% of the adult population now using …
Read More »Scores of people turned up to pubs in the town to watch the Lionesses’ historic moment on the world stage, as they faced off against Spain for the ultimate prize in football. Unfortunately, in classic England style, things did not work out quite so well, as in the 29th minute, …
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Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, your postman or postwoman will work tirelessly to deliver your mail. In the UK, posties stand out thanks to their distinctive red attire, but an air of mystery surrounds their uniform- and that is their fondness for wearing shorts. And despite the unpredictability …
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Operators of critical utility infrastructure across the UK may have been affected by a developing cyber attack on the systems of Energy One, an Australia-based supplier of software and services for the energy sector. The ongoing incident was disclosed via a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on the …
Read More »But now Brits are being urged to keep their personal items safe as more than £1 billion worth of luxury watches are registered as stolen or missing after a “sharp increase” in thefts. It comes as almost 80,000 watches have been reported as stolen or missing, according to figures by global crime …
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The IDS share price has delivered a whopping gain after the group finally reached an agreement with postal workers over pay earlier in the summer. While the stock endured a wobble last week after it emerged Royal Mail had been defrauded to the tune of £70m, it could be one …
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