[ad_1] Thousands of families are due to receive letters informing them of their eligibility for a free £125 cost of living voucher, courtesy of the government’s Household Support Fund. Low-income households in England can now apply for financial aid from councils. It is estimated that 3,850 families on free school meals and 260 local care…
[ad_1] A Santander customer was left baffled when the bank suggested he visit a branch in another country to carry out his banking. The man had contacted the bank after experiencing issues with the cash machine at his local branch in Weston-Super-Mare. He queried: “Second time asking. Is the cash point at Santander Weston-Super-Mare accepting…
[ad_1] EON Next has issued a message to millions of customers as it allows them “greater control” over their bills. The energy provider will be hosting an in-person activation – ‘The Smaaaahrt Pay As You Go Event’ – aimed at educating and engaging PAYG customers on the benefits of Smart Pay As You Go. The…
[ad_1] Dozens of Royal Mail vans lined the streets of Ilkeston to show their respects for their long-standing colleague Lee Woolley at his funeral. Lee, 48, died on July 2 after a three-year battle with cancer. Lee had been a postman for 24 years and his whole workplace showed up in their Royal Mail vans…
[ad_1] LABOUR must “robustly scrutinise the detail” of Royal Mail’s takeover offer by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, Communication Workers Union (CWU) said today. General secretary Dave Ward’s call came after it emerged the £5 billion bid will undergo a government probe, including into potential links with Russia. “The contractual obligations negotiated between the failed current Royal Mail Board and…
[ad_1] By Emily Hawkins City Reporter Published: 16:40 EDT, 1 August 2024 | Updated: 17:27 EDT, 1 August 2024 The Government will probe a Czech billionaire’s planned takeover of the Royal Mail. Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services accepted a £3.5billion takeover swoop from Daniel Kretinsky, meaning the postal company is set to fall into…
[ad_1] Money Saving Expert, founded by Martin Lewis, is advising stamp owners to try out the new Royal Mail scanner. The postal service has launched a ‘fake stamp scanner’ feature that allows users to verify the authenticity of their stamps, as confirmed by the financial guru’s website. Royal Mail is also extending its grace period…
[ad_1] A Royal Mail delivery worker from Yorkshire, England spoke with the World Socialist Web Site about the impact of new revisions to delivery routes, impossible workloads, and further decimation of the mail service. His identity is being withheld to protect against victimisation. The brutal conditions described flow from last year’s sellout national agreement between…
[ad_1] Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert has urged anybody with stamps to check the new Royal Mail scanner. Royal Mail has introduced a ‘fake stamp scanner’ that enables you to check whether a stamp is legitimate or not., the BBC and ITV star’s site has confirmed. It will also continue to waive its £5 penalty…
[ad_1] Two Paisley men have narrowly avoided a jail term after being caught with cannabis worth almost £15,000. Stephen Colquhoun and David McCalman were snared when drugs imported from the United States were seized by UK Border Force addressed to each of their homes. The drug-dealing duo both admitted to being concerned in the supply…