The decline is being blamed on tax and regulatory burdens Hundreds of pubs are expected to shut this year Great Britain is facing the worrying prospect of losing more than one boozer daily. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) predicts 378 pubs across England, Wales and Scotland will be …
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Residents in a Cornish town have been warned that their post may be delayed due to dive-bombing seagulls attacking postal workers. This is the second consecutive summer that the issue has arisen, with the protective parent birds causing havoc for Royal Mail staff. Seagulls are known for their territorial behaviour, …
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It could see some branches close Post Office is making changes(Image: Lewis Stickley/PA) The Post Office has said it plans to offload its last remaining directly-owned branches, putting around 1,000 workers at risk. It confirmed that 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company, will …
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A Royal Mail worker has made a heartfelt appeal to dog owners after experiencing a surge in encounters with untrained or overexcited pets while on the job. In a candid post on social media, she expressed her growing anxiety about being injured by a loose dog – and it’s affecting …
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Dog owners have been warned they should take out comprehensive insurance as they could face a huge claim for compensation if someone gets bitten. Statistics from Royal Mail showed 2,206 dog attacked reported in the year up to March 2024 – a 15 per cent increase on the previous 12 …
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Dog owners are being warned they could be handed huge fines or even jail-time if their pets attack Royal Mail posties. Data from Royal Mail indicated there were 42 dog attacks a week in 2023 and 2024. In the year to March 2024, 2,206 dog attacks were reported – a …
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A nationwide chain of cafés, bars and restaurants founded in Bristol on a shoestring £10,000 budget, is to be sold off to US investment firm for £366m. Loungers, which runs the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, is to change hands in a deal with Fortress Investment Group which is …
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Bristol logistics tech company Huboo has been saved from administration and bought by an investor consortium, the firm has announced. The firm, perhaps best known in the city for sponsoring Bristol City football and Bristol Bears rugby, issued an alert on Christmas Eve, telling investors and customers that it was …
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As the mercury drops, Brits are swapping their summer wardrobe for something a bit cosier, all except for one group: our posties. Despite a relatively warm October, the November chill has most reaching for their winter woollies. However, postal workers seem unfazed; they’re a familiar sight in their shorts, delivering …
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Royal Mail has signalled potential further increases in stamp prices following a £120million national insurance impact from the recent Budget. Martin Seidenberg, the chief of Royal Mail’s owning company, has also not dismissed the possibility of additional job cuts due to the rising costs. “We are looking at all areas …
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