Significant changes to road tax are set to come into effect next week, potentially impacting Blue Badge holders across the UK. From 1st April, the standard rate of road tax for cars registered after April 2017 will increase by £5 to £195 annually. However, the exact amount will depend on …
Read More »Post Office branch set to close as services ‘to be reviewed’
The Post Office has confirmed its branch inside an Essex Morrisons Daily store will be closing along with the shop – with no immediate plans for a replacement branch. The Post Office said the store in Hutton Road, Shenfield will be closing on April 16 this year following the announcement …
Read More »Royal Mail postie calls out aggressive dog owners as work becomes miserable
A Royal Mail worker has made a heartfelt appeal to dog owners after experiencing a surge in encounters with untrained or overexcited pets while on the job. In a candid post on social media, she expressed her growing anxiety about being injured by a loose dog – and it’s affecting …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges households to stock up on common £1.65 item before April
Martin Lewis has called out to the public to “stock up” on stamps in anticipation of yet another price increase by Royal Mail slated to take effect from April 7. From this date, the cost of a standard first-class stamp will jump from £1.65 to £1.70, while that for a …
Read More »Kent bank closures mapped – the Santander, Halifax, Lloyds and TSB branches closing near you
Scores of banks have vanished from Kent high streets since the launch of an initiative designed to protect access to cash – with more set to close this year or in 2026. Last week Santander announced it is shutting 95 branches across the UK from June. Last month Lloyds announced …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to stock up on one item before price rises in April
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is urging Brits to stock up on a common item ahead of a price increase in April. Despite the growing reliance on digital communication, stamps remain an essential item for many households, and Mr Lewis advises purchasing them before the impending price hike. The cost …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to stock up on one item before price rises in April
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is urging Brits to stock up on a common item ahead of a price increase in April. Despite the growing reliance on digital communication, stamps remain an essential item for many households, and Mr Lewis advises purchasing them before the impending price hike. The cost …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues price increase message for £1.65 item going up on April 7
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has advised customers to stock up on stamps before the cost goes up once more. Royal Mail is set for a price hike from April 7. The impending changes will see the price of a standard first-class stamp climb from £1.65 to £1.70, and a large …
Read More »Men make twice as much as women from selling clothes and goods online, new study finds
Men outsell women when it comes to selling clothes and goods online, as new research finds men make over £600 a year more than women when they sell clothes online or other goods. The average male seller is making £1,047 per year, compared to £424 made by the average female …
Read More »Martin Lewis says ‘stock up’ on £1.65 item now before imminent price rise
Martin Lewis has urged households to “stock up” on stamps before another Royal Mail price rise comes into force. The price of stamps are rising from April 7. The price of a standard first class stamp will increase from £1.65 to £1.70, while a large first class stamp will rise …
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