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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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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Postmen and women will pick up parcels from the doorsteps of people’s homes across the UK, as the company tries to grab a bigger share of the booming parcel market. Households that have packages they need to send can now do so without leaving home for a 72p charge per …
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Postmen and women will pick up parcels from the doorsteps of people’s homes across the UK, as the company tries to grab a bigger share of the booming parcel market. Households that have packages they need to send can now do so without leaving home for a 72p charge per …
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