Android smartphone users are being warned to be aware of a new ‘missed delivery’ message designed to steal personal details. Researchers from Cybereason have flagged up a new type of malware called FakeSpy that can hack key personal information. The malware was first detected by Android users in South Korea …
Read More »Boots launch drive-thru coronavirus testing centres at Chessington World of Adventures
Retailer Boots is launching free drive-through COVID-19 coronavirus testing centres – with one of the first opening at Chessington World of Adventures – to support the Government’s plan to test NHS workers showing symptoms of the virus. The UK Government says it has launched “a new drive on coronavirus tests …
Read More »The last ever Peter Rabbit 50p coin has been released
The famous children’s stories featuring a naughty rabbit has now a final and complete set of collectible coins. After Jemima Puddle Duck, Tom Kitten and Jeremy Fisher, the little rabbit has now a fifth coin in his image via the Royal Mint website. The new coin shows him sneaking under …
Read More »UK hand-gel producer explains why it has doubled its prices
A hand gel producer that has received online abuse over its price hikes says the cost of some of the raw ingredients have shot up 700 per cent since the coronavirus outbreak. Staff at Jennychem, a British industrial chemicals firm, have been labelled “crooks” and “parasites” for doubling the price …
Read More »Range of commemorative 50p coins featuring dinosaurs set to be released
A range of commemorative 50p coins featuring dinosaurs is set to be released by the Royal Mint. The collection is to mark Britain’s contribution to discovering the prehistoric creatures. The iguanodon 50p pieces go on sale next month (Image: The Royal Mint/PA Wire) The Royal Mint and Natural History Museum …
Read More »Simple Royal Mint trick people are using to turn 10p into £12
Visitors to the Royal Mint have discovered a simple trick that lets them turn any 10p into £12. The hack involves the special 10ps released months ago – each with a different letter of the alphabet. And the mint lets your swap any old 10p for one of the special …
Read More »The Royal Mint is letting people strike their own Brexit coin on the day itself
The Brexit 50p will enter circulation on 31 January as the UK leaves the European Union. For those ardent Brexiteers who want a commemorative token of the day the Royal Mint is opening its doors at midnight for those who want to strike their own 50p coin. The Brexit coin …
Read More »Rare Paddington Bear 50p coin sells for hundreds of pounds on eBay
A rare Paddington Bear Tower of London 50p coin has sold on eBay for £300. The 50p – which has an engraving of the children’s character standing in front of the London landmark – was first released less than a year ago, in August 2019. The rare coin sold for …
Read More »Rare 2p coin sells for £485
A rare ‘silver’ two pence coin struck in error by the Royal Mint has sold for £485 – 24,250 times its face value. The seller, from Granton, Edinburgh, posted the silver-coloured coin on online marketplace Gumtree with the lofty asking price. It was sold this morning (January 3) to a …
Read More »Royal Mint to release five new coins in 2020 – including an Olympic Games 50p
The Royal Mint has revealed a set of new coins which will be released this year. The coins are expected to be a big hit with collectors, especially a new Olympic 50p. It features different sporting equipment, including a pair of boxing gloves, a basketball, a bicycle and some rowing …
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