Royal Mail is increasing the price of its stamps next week and people are being urged to ‘bulk buy’ to avoid the price hike. But what do you do with your old stamps? We took a look at what Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis suggests people do with their old …
Read More »Martin Lewis warns fortnight to make completely free Christmas saving
Martin Lewis, the renowned savings expert, has shared a crucial tip that could save you a significant amount of money each Christmas. However, he said you have just a fortnight to act. Royal Mail has announced an increase in the cost of standard letters by 30p, from £1.35 to £1.65 …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to ‘stock up now’ on household essential
Martin Lewis has issued an “it’s urgent” warning to UK households, advising them to stock up on a cupboard staple. The BBC and ITV star’s Money Saving Expert newsletter has urged households to buy Royal Mail first-class stamps before the 30p price increase on October 7, reports Birmingham Live. Mr …
Read More »HMRC warning to millions of people with UK households urged to ‘delete it’
HMRC has issued an alert to millions of taxpayers and urged them to DELETE an email landing in inboxes this week. As we head towards Christmas, the taxman says more and more are being targeted by fake Royal Mail messages and emails. One person contacted HMRC on social media to …
Read More »National Lottery winners win £250,000 jackpot because of ‘stupid mistake’
A National Lottery couple only won a £250,000 jackpot because of “a stupid mistake” – and they say it stopped them dead in their tracks. The pair of winners revealed how an easy mistake ultimately led to their unexpected windfall. Michelle Newton, a 50-year-old teacher, and her husband John Simpson, …
Read More »Stock up on stamps now, advises Martin Lewis as Royal Mail announces a 22% price rise
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to tighten its grip on household budgets, Royal Mail has delivered another blow with a significant increase in the price of standard first class stamps. However, money guru Martin Lewis has a clever tip to help Brits avoid the hike. The price of standard first …
Read More »Martin Lewis tells people sending Christmas cards to ‘stock up now’ after sudden price increase
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert has told UK households to ‘stock up now’ on £1.65 essential in time for Christmas. Royal Mail has confirmed from Monday October 7, the price of standard first-class stamps will rise by 30p to £1.65. While the price of sending a large first-class letter will …
Read More »Christmas jobs in Coventry for people looking for extra cash
We may still be in August but businesses are already preparing for Christmas. And if you’re hoping to earn a bit of extra cash over the festive period there are jobs already being advertised. From shop assistants to delivery drivers there’s plenty of jobs on offer. And with Christmas getting …
Read More »Edinburgh’s ‘shunned’ shopping centre that was once top for locals
Perched in an enviable location, Waverley Market shopping centre towers above Edinburgh’s bustling train station, yet during a mid-morning visit on a Thursday, Edinburgh Live found the centre strangely quiet. The question arises, what can be done to breathe new life into this shopping hub? Once a thriving destination, retailers …
Read More »Unseen Pollyanna Pickering paintings to go on display in Derbyshire exhibition
A display of paintings by the late wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering – many unseen before – are to go on display for a week at the end of this month to mark the 40th anniversary of the charity which inspired much of the work of the Derbyshire painter. The Born …
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