Royal Mail customers have been given a July deadline to avoid being charged additional fees. People have until July 31, or just over five weeks, to “use up or swap out” their non-barcoded definitive stamps. After the date, Royal Mail users could be hit with extra charges if they use …
Read More »Charles and Camilla, both fans of racing, are expected to make an appearance during the five-day meet in Berkshire, especially after the couple’s racing adviser said excitement was building in royal circles. The late Queen was a passionate owner and breeder of thoroughbreds, and had more than 20 Royal Ascot …
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The strike wave that first broke out in the UK last summer has now been going on for almost a year, impacting the rail network, Royal Mail, the National Health Service (NHS), the education sectors, local authorities and the civil service. Provoked by the worst cost-of-living crisis in living memory, …
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SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore for the first time became the most expensive city for goods and services for wealthy people, overtaking Hong Kong, London and New York, according to a report on Tuesday. Cars and essential health insurance in Singapore are 133% and 109% more expensive than the global average, …
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The new hub contains a range of valuable data for the nation, from local government and government organisations, stored in one central hub. The Spatial Hub, as the title suggests, is underpinned by location data, and supported by Ordnance Survey (OS) data and expertise. Local authorities and partner organisations, including …
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The postal service is advising households to prepare for potential delays today following disruptions to three of its network operations. While Royal Mail aims to provide delivery service to “all addresses” six days a week, there are “significant” issues in its logistics operation that may affect this goal. In its …
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Supply shortages are stopping fleets from adopting electric vans, according to the international NGO Climate Group. Climate Group represents 28 leading UK businesses, including BT Openreach, LeasePlan and Royal Mail through the UK Electric Fleets Coalition. Shortage of EV supply is most acute in the UK’s commercial van sector, with …
Read More »Martin Scott is alleged to have been more than twice the legal limit for alcohol when he drove a Mercedes in Barrow. The 48-year-old is said to have committed the offence at Trent Vale on June 2. The motorist, of Willow Holme Road in Carlisle, is said to have had 86 …
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The Saints take on the Leigh Leopards in the Betfred Challenge Cup Semi Final as part of a double header that also sees St Helens Women face York Valkyrie for a place at Wembley with kick-0ff scheduled for 11:45am & 2:30pm at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Tickets are currently on-sale …
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On June 14, a Titanic exploration submersible in the North Atlantic was lost at sea with five people onboard. So far, there has been no communication with any of its passengers, and the vessel remains missing. With only 70 to 96 hours of oxygen left as of Monday afternoon (June …
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