Amazon is taking on the traditional postman by delivering parcels on foot. Couriers will ditch their vehicles and carry packages on a handcart in a pilot programme in the London boroughs of Hackney, Westminster and Islington. The new service, which is part of a wider effort to cut carbon emissions …
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Starbuck workers picket outside of a closed Starbucks on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Burbank, California. [AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes] Thousands of Amazon and Starbucks workers returned to work this week after launching nationwide strikes. Thousands of Amazon drivers ended their week-long strike on Thursday, while an estimated 5,000 Starbucks workers …
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An urgent alert has been sounded for Amazon and Royal Mail customers as the festive season draws near, with warnings of up to FOUR scams circulating. As we edge closer to December 25, there’s a spike in fraudulent activity targeting eager shoppers. Which? consumer expert Rob Lilley-Jones cautions: “With so …
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An urgent alert has been sent out to Amazon and Royal Mail customers about up to four scams circulating as the festive season draws near. Customers are being forewarned about an increase in fraudulent activities as December 25 approaches. Rob Lilley-Jones, Which? consumer specialist, warned: “With so many parcels expected …
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Time is running out to get Christmas presents before the big day The last day you can order from Amazon to get your presents in time depends on the product (Image: Getty Images) Last minute Christmas shopping is stressful enough without the sudden realisation you may be too late and …
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Royal Mail plans to roll out more parcel lockers in a bid to hold onto market share – James Linsell Clark / SWNS Royal Mail is to roll out its own parcel lockers in the new year as the postal service steps up its battle against Amazon. The first 250 …
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King Charles’ former butler, Grant Harrold, has shared some wise advice on selecting presents for someone who seems to have everything. He recommended opting for something “practical, fun, and most importantly, affordable.” Revealing King Charles’ preference for understated gifts, Harrold disclosed, “The King hates being given anything extravagant and expensive. …
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You’ll never need to pay for a suitcase again with these cabin-friendly bags.(Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for …
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Thousands of parcels will be flying across the UK in the coming weeks and these are the final delivery dates for the big retailers (Picture: Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Christmas is less than a month away and time is running out to order presents online and have them …
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Open this photo in gallery: Since the launch of its Amazon.ca storefront, the legion says it has received nearly 10,000 orders for poppies.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press The Royal Canadian Legion says a new partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon is helping boost its veterans’ fund, and will hopefully expand its donor …
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