With King Charles’ Coronation less than two weeks away on May 6, Britain is gearing up for an almighty celebration. Here we present the weird, wacky and wonderful ways in which the country’s tourism industry is honouring the historic event – and giving tourists the royal treatment. Royal-inspired undertakings range …
Read More »Sainsbury’s begins offering lower prices to Nectar card holders
Do you shop at Sainsbury’s? Impacted by the cost of living crisis? Then you are in luck. The supermarket is yassifying its Nectar card scheme meaning there will soon be lower prices on more than 300 items in store. In a move that will rival Tesco’s Clubcard scheme, the supermarket …
Read More »Truro businesses warn Cornwall Council its road plan could lead to serious injury or even deaths
Businesses in Truro are urging Cornwall Council to think again about a controversial road project which they fear could endanger lives if it goes ahead. Work is due to start next month on the latest phase of the Truro Loops project which aims to improve walking and cycling links on …
Read More »Many bills rising from April onward but Universal Credit is going up too
People are bracing themselves for more brutal bill hikes over the coming months as the cost of energy, water, broadband and Council Tax are set to rise. A number of other costs could well rise soon too. So it’s a good time to check out your own personal finances ahead …
Read More »DWP State Pension increase confirmed along with Allowance and Pension Credit
The DWP-funded state pension is set to increase in April along with other pensioner benefits. As the cost of living crisis continues to take its toll in households across the UK, many low income households could be struggling to make ends meet. One of the most vulnerable group said to …
Read More »Royal Mail extends deadline to use old stamps – before they become worthless
The deadline for when you have to use up or swap old stamps has been extended from January 31, 2023 to July 31, 2023 – giving letter senders more time to sort out stamps Royal Mail is phasing out its old stamps with barcoded versions ( Image: Getty/PA) Royal Mail …
Read More »Tesco recruiting seasonal staff across Surrey to help them ‘make Christmas merrier’
As Surrey’s supermarkets gear up for the busy Christmas period, recruitment is well underway for seasonal employees to help them cope with the extra demand. Tesco, the UK’s biggest supermarket chain, is among those looking for extra staff and is advertising for roles in its stores throughout the county. Various …
Read More »Expert issues warning over new PayPal scam emptying bank accounts
Expects have issued a warning about a new phishing scam that could lead to people having their personal and business bank accounts emptied. The most recent scam targeting PayPal users, is a legitimate-looking email offering the chance to win a £500 Tesco gift card through your PayPal account. But once …
Read More »The town fast becoming ‘coffee capital of Somerset’
A North Somerset town is fast becoming the ‘coffee capital’ of Somerset traders say – with news another cafe is to open in a redundant fashion store. Nailsea currently has 16 places to enjoy a latte or cappuccino in the town centre, all within a short walking distance of each …
Read More »Tesco issue major supermarket announcement that could affect every shopper in Britain
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced a series of steps it will be taking which could potentially save tens-of-thousands of shoppers’ lives. The retailer will be launching a scheme to help train all of its 300,000 staff to learn CPR using the RevivR tool. Other big companies such as Travelodge and …
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