The quaint village of Saltford, nestled between the bustling cities of Bristol and Bath, is more than just a passing point along the A4 Bath Road. Despite its location on a key route, it boasts a tight-knit community where “everyone knows each other and feels like they belong”. Once perceived …
Read More »Belfast named among most expensive city breaks in Europe according to Post Office study
Belfast has been named as one of the most expensive city break destinations in Europe, according to a new study. The annual Post Office City Costs Barometer compares common tourist costs in 37 European cities to reveal which destinations offer the best value for money for UK travellers. Its study …
Read More »The little town straddling three counties people wrongly think is in Surrey
Blackwater, a small town that sits on the borders of three counties, is often mistaken as part of Surrey. Despite being located in the north-eastern region of Hampshire, many consider it to be a part of Camberley. The town, separated only by The Meadows roundabout, boasts a train station, leisure …
Read More »Post Office issues £237 message to Brits leaving UK this summer
The Post Office in the UK has issued a £237 message to people leaving the UK on holiday this year. The latest Post Office survey has found Vilnius in Lithuania tops the list of locations for Brit holidaymakers who are hunting a bargain city break. The Lithuanian capital overtook last …
Read More »NHS will send fewer letters under Labour, claims Wes Streeting
There were 125 million outpatient appointments in 2023 alone and NHS providers, including hospitals and GP services regularly communicate with patients and staff through mail. Letters are often a key part of communicating with patients any appointments, changes or cancellations, test results, referrals, and treatment plans, and these can often …
Read More »CWU’s Martin Walsh caught in a lie over support for Royal Mail ending six-day letter delivery
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) posted a video from Deputy General Secretary (Postal) Martin Walsh on its Facebook page and X account on Saturday claiming to refute “the idea the union supports a cut in the USO [Universal Service Obligation].” Walsh’s one-minute video did nothing of the sort. It served …
Read More »Royal Mail’s would-be buyer looks to take over French tech company
The Czech billionaire argues his offer for Atos will provide quick capital and a robust direction for the company. ADVERTISEMENT French tech company Atos, the official tech partner of the 2024 Paris summer Olympics, has seen considerable takeover interest from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, also known as the “Czech Sphinx”. …
Read More »Royal Mail launches new parcel drop-off and pick-up service for customers
Royal Mail has announced that they are now allowing customers to drop off and pick up parcels in convenience stores across the UK in a new service. The Collect+ network is now available in more than 700 locations across the country – including Londis and independent newsagents. A whopping 5,000 …
Read More »Mastermind behind world’s most dangerous ransomware gang Lockbit that carried out damaging cyber attacks on Royal Mail and Porton Down is unmasked as Russian hacker
The mastermind behind the world’s most dangerous ransomware gang Lockbit that carried out damaging cyber attacks on Royal Mail and Porton Down has been unmasked as a Russian hacker. The National Crime Agency has identified the Russian national behind the cybercrime group as Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. The alleged leader’s identity was revealed …
Read More »Side-by-side: King Charles’ first year as head of state compared to the late Queens’ in pictures
A year ago today, King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth II as monarch and was crowned in a regal ceremony inside Westminster Abbey. King Charles’ Coronation was watched by more than 20 million people in the UK and millions more around the world, yet today, His Majesty wishes to mark …
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