Thanks to the release of limited edition coin collections, loose change is sought after now more than ever. In 2017, the Royal Mint released a second Beatrix Potter collection – the first round of coins were brought out in 2016, to mark 150 years since the birth of the iconic …
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About £1.5billion worth of old-style paper £5 and £10 notes have not been returned to the Bank of England – more than a year since they went out of circulation. The old fivers ceased to be accepted as legal tender in May 2017, while the £10 notes were withdrawn in …
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More than 100,000 Royal Mail workers are to be balloted for festive strikes potentially causing chaos over the Christmas period. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will vote from September 24, with the result expected in the first week of October. Staff are accusing the Royal Mail of not …
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A walkout by 100,000 Royal Mail workers could bring chaos to deliveries during the festive period. Staff will be balloted over a series of strikes with members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) voting from September 24, with the result expected in the first week of October. Workers are accusing …
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New coins featuring Paddington Bear visiting the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral will enter general circulation in coming weeks. The new 50p designs will soon start to appear in loose change, the Royal Mint said. The first “Paddington at the Tower” coins were launched today (Tuesday) – filling …
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A panel of six ex-burglars have revealed the best places for travellers to hide their valuables when abroad. The former criminals said many unsuccessfully attempt to conceal their prized possessions in living room drawers and dressers, pots and pans as well as locked safes which are not secured to the …
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