[ad_1] Postal deliveries have been suspended in parts of the UK because of Storm Eunice. A Royal Mail spokesman said: “In areas for which the Met Office has issued a red warning, we have had no choice but to suspend deliveries and close our delivery offices. “In areas covered by an amber warning, we are…
[ad_1] Almost 15 million people were left waiting for post over the Christmas period, including 2.5 million who missed important documents, health appointments, or were unable to pay a fine or bills, Citizens Advice research suggests. More than half of those left waiting (54%) reported going at least a week without letters, while 3% said…
[ad_1] Almost 15 million people were left waiting for post over the Christmas period, including 2.5 million who missed important documents, health appointments, or were unable to pay a fine or bills, Citizens Advice research suggests. More than half of those left waiting (54%) reported going at least a week without letters, while 3% said…
[ad_1] Mathew Plumb had always been passionate about the outdoors and sustainable living, but reached a stage in his life where he admits he did not know where to turn. “He needed it I think – the outdoors”, his girlfriend Lauren Youngs told WalesOnline in the middle of their dense 15-acre wood. The couple live…
[ad_1] Huge numbers of stamps with ‘1st’ and ‘2nd’ marked on them will become unusable at the start of next year under changes by the Royal Mail. It has announced that, following a trial, it will be adding unique barcodes to all ‘everyday’ Definitive and Christmas stamps. These are generally the stamps that are not…
[ad_1] Have you seen the Twitter downvote button yet? Some users of the micro-blogging site in the UK are now seeing a new virtual button on replies to tweets, inviting them to ‘downvote’ a comment. The new option has been trialled since last July and twitter has been at pains to explain what it isn’t…
[ad_1] A postman has been caught on CCTV dropping a parcel over a man’s wall – even though the package was clearly marked as fragile. The £100 antiques inside, bought from eBay, have been left damaged and devalued. Michael Hamill said he was ‘disgusted’ by the actions of the delivery man and believes it chipped…
[ad_1] The humble stamp is to get a digital makeover as the Royal Mail adds special barcodes that will make it possible for people to watch videos, messages and other information. The move from Tuesday, February 1, follows a successful trial, with the aim of connecting a letter with the digital world. Customers can scan…
[ad_1] Those earning high salaries will pay proportionally less national insurance than those on middle incomes when the rate rises in April. Research by Income Tax Calculator UK shows that people earning £100,000 will pay seven per cent of their overall salary to NI – the same as those on £20,000. It says £30,000 and…
[ad_1] A senior engineer in the Royal Navy has been locked up after he sparked a drunken punch up in a Chinese takeaway when a fellow sailor mocked his choice of noodles. Petty Officer Kris Cullerton hit colleague Zeek Bowen after he told him his choice of a £7 vermicelli was a ‘a bit heavy…