Which shops are open on the day? (Picture: Akira Suemori/Shutterstock) A small number of shops will be open on Christmas Day this year for incredibly last minute shoppers. But don’t get your hopes up for big purchases, as almost all stores will be closed on December 25. Major supermarkets will …
Read More »Queen bought 1,500 members of staff same £6 Christmas present each year
The Queen used to buy 1,500 members of staff a £6 Christmas present with a personal note each and every year. The late Queen Elizabeth II, who died back in September 2022, has been praised for her generosity after the annual tradition. The Queen would buy £6 Christmas puddings from …
Read More »‘I tried supermarket Christmas sandwiches from Aldi, Tesco, M&S and Asda – and one committed a cardinal sin’ – Adam Maidment
Forget the Coca-Cola truck and the dustings of snow on the hilltops. Is there truly anything more festive than a slab of turkey and cranberry wedged between two factory-prepared slices of bread and squashed into a plastic package? For many of us, seeing Christmas sandwiches in the meal deal aisles …
Read More »Last posting dates for Christmas from Royal Mail, Yodel and Evri
If you haven’t posted your Christmas cards yet, it’s time to start thinking about it, if you want them to arrive before Christmas Day. The Royal Mail has announced that Wednesday, December 18, will be the last day second class post can be expected to arrive before December 25. First …
Read More »Allan Leighton Returns: A New Era for Asda
Allan Leighton, a seasoned retailer, is set to return to Asda as the executive chairman, marking over two decades since his last tenure as CEO when he revitalized the brand before its sale to Walmart. Currently, Asda, the third-largest supermarket in Britain now under TDR Capital’s majority ownership, faces declining …
Read More »North Wales Post Office branch could shut as full list of sites under threat released
The Post Office has confirmed it could close up to 115 branches – with one in North Wales impacted. The locations that are all earmarked for closure are the last remaining sites that are directly owned by the Post Office, known as Crown Post Offices branches. In its announcement today, …
Read More »Post Offices in the South West at risk of closing – see the full list
Post Offices across the South West are facing potential closure as part of a major restructuring that could lead to around 1,000 job losses. The Post Office has announced plans to shut 115 directly-owned branches from its extensive network of 11,500, with the possibility of them being handed over to …
Read More »Post Offices in the South West at risk of closing – see the full list
Post Offices across the South West are facing potential closure as part of a major restructuring that could lead to around 1,000 job losses. The Post Office has announced plans to shut 115 directly-owned branches from its extensive network of 11,500, with the possibility of them being handed over to …
Read More »Full list of Post Office branches that could shut as 115 branches at risk
Post Offices branches across the UK are at risk of shutting. The Post Office confirmed up to 115 of its branches could close. Locations earmarked for closure are the last remaining sites directly owned by the Post Office, known as Crown Post Offices branches. These are generally located in city …
Read More »Tesco completes nationwide rollout which sees big change to 850 UK stores
The partnership with the Entertainer first began in October 2022, when the toy retailer opened 35 concession stands in 35 Tesco stores – the major rollout was confirmed in January this year Entertainer concession are now in 861 Tesco stores ( Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Tesco has …
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