As the UK continues to ease out of lockdown and more parts of the country open up, it’s looking increasingly likely that a lot of people will be opting for a staycation this year. And if you’re a keyworker, Alton Towers may just have the perfect incentive to entice you …
Read More »Android users warned of fake texts that give crooks access to bank accounts and personal data
Android users are being targeted by cyber thieves again, barely weeks after Google removed 30 apps from its Play Store for containing potentially malicious software. One of those apps had already been downloaded by 40 million users worldwide and had the potential to secretly steal money from bank accounts. If …
Read More »Royal Mail app users targeted by message scam
A new message scam which has been aimed at Royal Mail app users in the UK. The malware only affects Android phones, and is known as FakeSpy. It can hack personal information and steal personal details from your phone, according to researchers. The team from Cybereason have warned about the …
Read More »Alton Towers owner donates thousands of tickets to key workers in ‘Big Merlin Thank You’
The company that owns Alton Towers is giving away 30,000 tickets to emergency services and support workers across the world. Merlin Entertainments is donating the tickets to people in Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand as well as 10,000 in the UK. Most of the tickets in the UK …
Read More »Royal Mail to trial electric vans for deliveries to help cut emissions
The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The Royal Mail is trialling the use of electric vans for parcel and letter deliveries to help cut emissions. The company is partnering with the London Electric Vehicle Company to trial its new VN5 …
Read More »Sir Elton John honoured by Royal Mint on new commemorative coin, rarest version costs Rs 64 lakh – art and culture
Piano extraordinaire, Sir Elton John is being honoured by Britain’s Royal Mint with a commemorative £1,000 gold coin paying tribute to the decorated British singer-songwriter. The coin, designed by artist Bradley Morgan Johnson, depicts the pop legend’s distinctive straw boater’s hat, and fashions his trademark glasses out of a pair …
Read More »Posties attacked by dogs almost 2,500 times last year – suffering horror injuries
Posties trying to deliver our mail were attacked by dogs almost 2,500 times last year. And in some cases, the victims were left with permanent disabilities following their ordeals. The shocking figures were revealed as Royal Mail launched its Dog Awareness Week. Dr Shaun Davis, director of safety at Royal …
Read More »Seven people confirmed to have coronavirus at Chester’s Royal Mail delivery office
Royal Mail has confirmed that seven members of their staff have tested positive for coronavirus at their Chester delivery office. An outbreak of Covid-19 at the Station Road site was confirmed yesterday (July 3) but it was not know exactly how many workers had contracted the virus. In the last …
Read More »Coronavirus outbreak at Royal Mail delivery office in Chester
Several members of staff at a delivery office in Chester have tested positive for coronavirus. Royal Mail have confirmed that a number of postal workers at the site on Station Road in Chester have contracted the virus – however the exact figure has not been revealed. While the sorting office …
Read More »Companies making redundancies in the UK in 2020 – including John Lewis, easyJet and Jaguar Land Rover
Thousands of people in Britain are set to lose their jobs after a raft of companies announced plans to reduce the size of their workforce. Businesses in all sectors are struggling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic but retail and aerospace are being hit particularly hard. Many firms across …
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