By Emily Cooper Published: 20:40 EDT, 19 June 2024 | Updated: 21:23 EDT, 19 June 2024 This year marks 60 years of daring displays by the Red Arrows and Royal Mail is marking the occasion with a thrilling set of stamps. The main set of eight feature images of the …
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Victims of the Post Office scandal say they are trapped in their branches – as the affair has put off anyone from buying their businesses. Subpostmasters looking to sell say growing awareness of the historic injustices has scared away potential buyers. Any potential buyer taking on an existing or new …
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A man had to be taken to hospital to be treated for an eye injury after he was attacked at a cash machine in South Bristol. The man, in his 40s, was at the cash machine at the Post Office in East Street, Bedminster, when he was assaulted. Police have …
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A new flight route from Essex to Bulgaria has launched in the county today (June 17) as the first passengers took off. Southend Airport launched the new chartered service from Balkan Holidays which travels from the city to Bourgas in Bulgaria. The location is home to the popular resort of …
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By Jessica Clark Published: 17:32 EDT, 17 June 2024 | Updated: 17:58 EDT, 17 June 2024 The takeover of Royal Mail will trigger a fees bonanza for bankers and advisers – including ex Labour frontbencher Chuka Umunna. Royal Mail’s owner International Distribution Services (IDS) is being bought by Daniel Kretinsky, …
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Postal company set to fall into foreign hands for first time since it began in 1516 Small businesses are calling on ministers and regulators to enforce protections They are concerned Mr Kretinsky will press ahead with plans to reduce service By Emily Hawkins Published: 17:28 EDT, 16 June 2024 | …
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By Ross Clark Published: 17:18 EDT, 16 June 2024 | Updated: 17:27 EDT, 16 June 2024 Insanity, Albert Einstein once remarked, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So why on earth do we repeatedly sell off our public utilities to private interests and …
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Post Office campaigner Alan Bates, former prime minister Gordon Brown and artist Tracey Emin are among the famous faces recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The highest award went to Mr Brown who was made a Companion of Honour, while Sir Alan was knighted in recognition of his campaigning …
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Post Office campaigner Alan Bates, former prime minister Gordon Brown and artist Tracey Emin are among the famous faces recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The highest award went to Mr Brown who was made a Companion of Honour, while Sir Alan was knighted in recognition of his campaigning …
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Post Office campaigner Alan Bates, former prime minister Gordon Brown and artist Tracey Emin are among the famous faces recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The highest award went to Mr Brown who was made a Companion of Honour, while Sir Alan was knighted in recognition of his campaigning …
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