[ad_1] As we begin counting down the days until Christmas, some of us may be anxiously wanting to make sure that any cards, parcels and gifts arrive in time. The festive period is usually the busiest time of year for every retailer, but it is exceptionally busy for the Royal Mail who experience cards and…
[ad_1] Royal Mail has released the last posting dates for Christmas in 2021. Included are dates for posting in the UK and internationally. The date has passed for anyone sending parcels from the UK to an international address using Royal Mail’s international economy service. READ MORE:You could get paid £1,000 to watch Christmas films and…
[ad_1] Policy watch… The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed enhanced powers for trustees to block or pause transfers where there is potential scam activity on 8 November. The government’s “red” and “amber” flag proposals came into force yesterday (30 November). The government also closed the window of time during which people can join…
[ad_1] As Christmas approaches it’s important to make sure that everyone’s present is delivered on time. Although this Christmas will be drastically different to last year’s, some families may still not all be together. If you’re planning on sending gifts to loved ones, then it is important to know the deadlines for when to send,…
[ad_1] Postcodes are one of Britain’s greatest inventions. While they were successfully designed to make deliveries quicker and more efficient, they’ve developed other uses. Need to find an unfamiliar address using Google Maps or your satnav? Use a postcode. Read more stories on Yorkshire’s weird history here. Want to find the nearest coffee shop or…
[ad_1] Plans for a second runway at East Midlands Airport have not been not ruled out, even though there is more than enough existing capacity. Politicians have been updated on the latest situation at the Castle Donington airport, on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border – including plans for a freeport and further growth in freight shipments. Neil…
[ad_1] Christmas is the busiest time of the year for Royal Mail, with the postal service handling heaps of cards, gifts and greetings destined for all over the world. As usual, the advice is to try to post early to make sure your package arrives there in time for Christmas, especially if you are posting…
[ad_1] Skegness Post Office has reopened after closing almost two years ago at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The previous branch at Beales on Lumley Road closed in March 2020 when the department store shut, but has now opened in a new location. It will now do business at IQ Stores, further down Lumley…
[ad_1] Ikea is offering a free £20 gift voucher to customers who buy their £29 real trees this year. Shoppers who pick up a real tree between now and December 23 will get a voucher to spend between January 10 and February 13 next year. The deal is available at the branch it calls Ikea…
[ad_1] People living in Eccles say they haven’t received any mail for up to a month in the lead-up to Christmas. The Royal Mail says the issue is down to staff shortages caused by sickness and isolation because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It comes as people across the country have reported delays and problems with…