[ad_1] A number of retailers and venues are closing for the Queen’s funeral while hospital appointments, court hearings and cultural and sporting events are being cancelled. Monday, September 19 is now a bank holiday, with businesses encouraged to give workers an opportunity to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch. A…
[ad_1] Disruption to postal deliveries is to be expected after Royal Mail workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) backed strikes by 98.7% on a turnout of more than 72%. It was the second ballot of Royal Mail workers, who are…
[ad_1] U.K. stocks fell Wednesday, as the FTSE 100 Index UKX, -0.08% closed at 7,593.00. Of the FTSE 100 constituents, air freight company Royal Mail PLC RMG, -5.17% saw the largest decrease Wednesday, as shares shed 5.17% Shares of investment advisors firms Schroders PLC SDR, -3.23% abrdn PLC ABDN, -2.48% dropped 3.23% and 2.48%, respectively….
[ad_1] As the UK gears up for the upcoming bank holiday weekend for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, there may be a few changes to supermarket opening times and Royal Mail deliveries. The celebrations are set to kick off on Thursday, June 2, with Scots being able to enjoy a long four day weekend to mark…
[ad_1] U.K. stocks climbed Friday, as the FTSE 100 Index UKX, +0.27% closed up 0.27% at 7,585.46. Of the FTSE 100 constituents, closed-end funds company Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC SMT, +6.57% saw the largest increase Friday, as shares increased 6.57%. Shares of food retail firm Ocado Group PLC OCDO, +5.01% and general mining company…
[ad_1] Some Asda shoppers will be able to claim a jobs-based discount to offset the growing cost of living crisis. Food and soft drinks, George clothing as well as homeware, toys, gifts and optical are all included in their offer. The 10 percent discount is applicable to workers in the NHS, emergency services, social services,…
[ad_1] This Monday marks a bank holiday and busy shoppers looking to run errands at places like B&Q and the Post Office might face different opening hours. Monday, May 2 is the early May bank holiday, followed by the spring bank holiday which has been moved to create an extra long weekend from June 2…
[ad_1] Vesa, for its part, has made some platitudes about how Sainsbury’s “strong brand” and well-located stores in the more prosperous south-east make it “an attractive long-term investment opportunity”. But it seems unlikely that the tycoon is happy to remain a passive shareholder, and he continues to play his cards close to his chest. Reports…
[ad_1] Trains across the country are being cancelled as the number of people off due to Covid-19 hits vital services, raising fears the country will come to a standstill over Christmas. Most of the main rail operators have been forced to run reduced timetables. Staff absences are also affecting hospitals as infections surge due to…
[ad_1] As retailers urge shoppers to be more prepared than ever, we explain all the places – including supermarkets and Royal Mail – that are already hiring Christmas staff… Tesco is the latest supermarket to confirm its Christmas job positions ( Image: Dumfries And Galloway Standard) Christmas may still be just over two months away…