[ad_1] The big day is nearly upon us and we are just two weeks away from giving and receiving all the presents we have bought in the weeks leading up to the special occasion. But if you still haven’t pulled your finger out, the good news is you do still have time to pick the…
[ad_1] 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: Royal Mail/PA Wire) Now we’re in December, Christmas isn’t far away.Time is running out to order presents online and have them posted in time for December 25. Queueing might…
[ad_1] • From January 2, the central London congestion charge increases from £15 to £18, and EVs lose their full exemption (electric vans pay £9; electric cars £13.50) • The changes are expected to generate about £110m extra per year in income for Transport for London • Firms including Royal Mail, Tesco, Uber, DPD, DHL…
[ad_1] Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has launched a massive Christmas recruitment drive, offering 19,000 temporary positions across the country. The retail heavyweight has made 17,000 roles available at its main stores, whilst sister chain Argos requires an additional 2,000 workers. This nationwide staffing push arrives as rival retailers also boost their workforce numbers in preparation for…
[ad_1] John Lewis has rolled out an AI-driven age check tool for sales of knives online. The company is the first major retailer to add facial age estimation at the checkout to approve digital knife sales. The move means that the company can now begin selling kitchen knives through its website again as the process…
[ad_1] A woman took a gamble on buying unclaimed lost luggage from a London airport and was stunned by the suitcase’s contents. Fashion blogger and thrift shopping enthusiast, Becky Chorlton, bought the luggage for £130 via the website Undelivrd, known for selling unclaimed Royal Mail and UPS parcels, returns from Amazon and John Lewis, and…
[ad_1] 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. He’d be embarrassed if…
[ad_1] 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 posted in time for…
[ad_1] A new director of property has been named by the John Lewis Partnership, to lead its controversial Build To Rent initiative. Martin Gafsen will take up the post on November 13; he was property and facilities director for the Royal Mail Group for 16 years, with responsibilities for construction and development. …
[ad_1] “With an extensive and valuable property portfolio, we have an important role to play in ensuring it continues delivering value for the long term benefit of customers and Partners for generations to come.” John Lewis wants to build 10,000 rental homes by 2030 and wants 40pc of profits to come from activities outside of…