HMRC has issued a warning after reports that new scams have been launched in the lead-up to Christmas. A number of reports have been raised on social media about con artists trying to rip others off in dodgy scams. And they follow concerns about fake Royal Mail scams and other …
Read More »Warning after fake Royal Mail scam leaves young woman’s life ‘completely ruined’
A woman says her life has been ruined after a fake Royal Mail scam drained her bank account of £2,500. The 21-year-old from the Horfield area of Bristol says the scammers maxed out her credit card and blocked her from regaining access. And it all began with a convincing-looking email …
Read More »Warning after fake Royal Mail scam leaves woman’s life ‘completely ruined’
A woman says her life has been ruined after a fake Royal Mail scam drained her bank account of £2,500. The 21-year-old from the Horfield area of Bristol says the scammers maxed out her credit card and blocked her from regaining access. And it all began with a convincing-looking email …
Read More »Boris Johnson ‘tried and failed to get investigator to water down’ Priti Patel bullying report
The Prime Minister is facing questions over the inquiry that found Home Secretary Priti Patel bullied staff amid allegations he tried to pressure his standards advisor to tone down his report’s conclusion. Downing Street did not deny suggestions that Boris Johnson had tried and failed to convince Sir Alex Allan …
Read More »Royal Mail reveals it wants to change rule that forces it to deliver UK-wide for one price six days a week
Royal Mail says it wants to amend the universal service obligation that requires it to deliver nationwide six days a week for one price. The firm made the announcement after posting losses of £180m in the spring and summer of this year. The operator said the losses showed that the …
Read More »Girl, 16, murdered by man she had wanted to call her dad, court hears
A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a 16-year-old girl she had wanted to call her dad. Shane Mays, of Havant, Hampshire, is charged with the murder of Louise Smith, who disappeared on VE Day this year. The 30-year-old defendant has admitted the manslaughter of the teenager, who …
Read More »Tragedy as girl, 8, killed by falling branch during high winds of Storm Ellen, inquest told
An eight-year-old girl died after being struck by a falling branch during the high winds of Storm Ellen, an inquest has been told. Maisy Mayne suffered “catastrophic” injuries and died instantly after being struck on the head. An inquest in Maidstone heard her younger sister was also seriously injured in …
Read More »Alert over Royal Mail scam targeting people expecting parcels
Alerts have been sent out across the country after a scam involving fake Royal Mail notifications. Neighbourhood Watch Schemes are warning people to be aware of the scam targeting people expecting letters and parcels in the run-up to Christmas. The scam involves an email which claims Royal Mail has tried …
Read More »Royal Mint release special coin to mark 100 years since Unknown Warrior’s burial
A special commemorative coin has been created to mark the 100th anniversary of the ceremonial burial of the Unknown Warrior. The Royal Mint, in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, has issued the coin as part of this year’s Remembrance Day commemorations on November 11. One side of the coin …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas stamps 2020 unveiled – featuring stained-glass Nativity scenes
The Royal Mail has unveiled its Christmas stamps for 2020 – featuring the story of the Nativity told through stained glass windows. Scenes from windows in six churches across the country, covering a range of eras, styles and techniques, are included in the set, which will be on sale from …
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