Everybody in England has been urged to check if they still have any of the old-style £20 or £50 banknotes in their wallets or around the house as the deadline to use them is fast approaching. The Bank of England say the paper notes will cease to be legal tender …
Read More »Post Office and Royal Mail strikes: when are they happening and what will be affected?
Royal Mail and Post Office staff are set to become the latest workers to take industrial action during what many now refer to as the “Summer of Discontent” which has seen strikes across multiple sectors. Both rail workers and barristers have ended up taking strike action recently over pay and …
Read More »Squid Game: The Challenge is recruiting UK contestants – here’s how to apply
Netflix is recruiting contestants for the new Squid Game show – with the ‘sole survivor’ promised a big cash prize. But fear not, unlike the hit drama series, the gameshow which is looking for UK entrants, it is promised that everyone should emerge ‘unscathed’. Squid Games was the surprise streaming …
Read More »Royal Mail accused of rotating streets it delivers to, with some people having letters delayed
A Labour MP has said that Royal Mail delivery offices across the country are deciding each day which streets will not receive letters. Barry Gardiner (MP for Brent North) told the House of Commons it was due to a “failure” in restructuring. Mr Gardiner told MPs: “Royal Mail delivery offices …
Read More »Google searches for ‘join union’ and ‘how to strike’ soar as rail dispute continues
The current rail strike and talk of other industrial action by teachers, post office workers, NHS staff and even barristers has seen a huge 184% increase in Google searches for ‘join union’, according to a new report. The analysis reveals the increase seen on June 22 in the United Kingdom …
Read More »Gogglebox stars Tom and Julie Malone share holiday snap from Spanish getaway
Gogglebox stars Tom and Julie Malone shared a holiday snap with fans as they enjoy a break from filming. The couple posted a selfie from their break in Spain and followers were quick to tell the TV favourites how good they were looking. The Malones have opted for a break …
Read More »Royal Mail staff gearing up to vote on strike action which could cripple post in Nottinghamshire
More than 100,000 Royal Mail workers are on course to be balloted for industrial action over a row regarding pay. Postal services and parcel deliveries could be severely impacted over the coming months if staff at the privatised postal giant go on strike, the Mirror reports. If workers vote for …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues urgent warning about ‘clever scam’ that could cost you thousands
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning ahead of a widespread scam. The Money Saving Expert is more popular than ever amid rocketing inflation and a cost of living crisis. People are turning to experts like Martin Lewis more and more to help save a few quid with his handy …
Read More »Royal Mail gets ready to deliver on Sundays as parcels battle heats up
Royal Mail is getting ready to introduce Sunday deliveries, as it enters into a fierce battle with rivals. Bosses have drawn up their ‘road map’ in an effort to put the 506-year-old business at the forefront of weekend online shopping. The plan is being hailed a ‘revolution’ similar to the …
Read More »Tesco’s big supermarket change that could save the lives of its customers
Tesco has announced another shake up to its UK stores to supposedly save tens-of-thousands of shoppers’ lives. The major change happening in every single supermarket in the UK is similar to those made by Royal Mail and Travelodge. The supermarket giant will be encouraging all of its 300,000 UK staff …
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