Which shops are open on the day? (Picture: Akira Suemori/Shutterstock) A small number of shops will be open on Christmas Day this year for incredibly last minute shoppers. But don’t get your hopes up for big purchases, as almost all stores will be closed on December 25. Major supermarkets will …
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Make sure to check the opening times before you dash out to the Post Office over Christmas (Picture: Shutterstock) If you need to send off any last minute Christmas cards or presents time is running out to get to the Post Office. You might need to go out to the …
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The Queen used to buy 1,500 members of staff a £6 Christmas present with a personal note each and every year. The late Queen Elizabeth II, who died back in September 2022, has been praised for her generosity after the annual tradition. The Queen would buy £6 Christmas puddings from …
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Distraction thieves have tried to swipe large sums of cash from people in Essex, claiming there was “something on their jacket”. Essex Police have released an image of three men they want to speak to in connection to two distraction thefts in Southend on Friday (December 20). During both incidents, …
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Communication Workers Union (CWU) General Secretary Dave Ward has announced a “groundbreaking negotiators’ agreement” with billionaire Daniel Kretinsky and his private equity firm, EP Group. Ward claimed the £3.5 billion takeover of Royal Mail offers the “opportunity for a fresh start”. The Labour government announced its approval of the takeover …
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Royal Mail has issued a warning to people sending first class post today. Royal Mail has shared its last Christmas posting dates for 2024, and UK households need to act quickly if they want to beat the cut-off point from the postal service. Royal Mail said: “Latest posting dates are …
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An urgent alert has been sent out to Amazon and Royal Mail customers about up to four scams circulating as the festive season draws near. Customers are being forewarned about an increase in fraudulent activities as December 25 approaches. Rob Lilley-Jones, Which? consumer specialist, warned: “With so many parcels expected …
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Royal Mail’s sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has taken another step towards completion, after it got the green light on national security grounds. Pat McFadden, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, approved the deal under the National Security and Investment act. The Cabinet Office said it means the …
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The Post Office has issued a reminder of the last days to send your cards and parcels as 90% of us have no idea when the key dates are. New research reveals nearly 9 in 10 Brits are unaware of last posting dates and over a third leave gift buying …
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The Royal Mail has warned UK households they have just HOURS left to act ahead of a key Christmas cut-off date. The Royal Mail has issued a festive warning over last-minute Christmas post deadlines as we head deeper into December and towards Christmas week. Royal Mail has revealed its latest …
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