A flag flies at half-mast above Balmoral Castle in Ballater, on Sept. 9, a day after Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96.ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP/Getty Images King Charles will receive a massive inheritance after his mother’s death – but it may not be as large as many people think. …
Read More »Royal Mail rejects trade union claims it held ‘secret buyout talks’
Royal Mail rejects trade union claims it held ‘secret talks’ claim over a possible private equity buyout By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 16:56 EDT, 8 September 2022 | Updated: 17:58 EDT, 8 September 2022 Royal Mail has denied trade union claims that it is in ‘secret talks’ …
Read More »Royal Mail faces £1bn showdown with union
Royal Mail faces £1bn showdown with union: As company loses £1m a day, CWU barons demand more pay for doing less work Series of strikes looming at Royal Mail as UK’s summer of discontent worsens Postal giant claims it is being held to ransom by a union ‘stuck in the …
Read More »‘Buy now, pay later’ firms warned over misleading adverts using social media stars
The regulator said some adverts were still promoting the benefits of buy now, pay later without also warning it risked causing debt, poor credit ratings and charges for late payments. All adverts in the sector must be approved by a firm authorised by the FCA, which has changed or banned …
Read More »Why it’s the perfect time to invest in rare watches
An instant investment profit of close to 250pc sounds fantastical — impossible, even. But in the sleek world of luxury watches, those who manage to get their hands on brand new rare timepieces can sell them on for a fortune. A high-end Swiss watch is the symbol of wealth, and …
Read More »NatWest issues student scam alert: These are the fraud warning signs they need to know
NatWest has issued an urgent scam alert, after it found that half of all UK students had been targeted by fraudsters in the past academic year. The alarming statistics were revealed in its 2022 Student Living Index, due to be released on Friday. According to its findings, fraudsters have resorted …
Read More »Full list of post services facing delays
The first Royal Mail strike in 13 years will bring the postal service to a standstill in two weeks time, jeopardising medical deliveries and isolating the elderly. Roughly 115,000 Royal Mail workers will launch four days of industrial action on Friday August 26 and Wednesday 31, and again on Thursday …
Read More »Full list of post services facing delays
The first Royal Mail strike in 13 years will bring the postal service to a standstill in two weeks time, jeopardising medical deliveries and isolating the elderly. Roughly 115,000 Royal Mail workers will launch four days of industrial action on August 26 and 31, and September 8 and 9 – …
Read More »Which stocks are most exposed to summer of strikes and staff shortages?
Many companies are struggling to appease disgruntled workforces amid mounting inflation and pressure for higher pay. Even if staff are not outright threatening industrial action, firms are finding it harder to recruit people or retain them if wages – or sometimes simply work conditions – look more attractive elsewhere. Investing …
Read More »Warning as thousands of Royal Mail stamps set to be unusable
Brits have been issued a stern warning ahead of thousands of Royal Mail stands becoming unusable. A new system is set to be brought in across the country, with a barcode system replacing the traditional stamp system. The Royal Mail say that the barcode system is said to be safer …
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