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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London City Airport became the latest employer to announce major job losses since the start of the pandemic as it revealed plans that could see more than a third of the roles at the airport cut. The airport has announced it is cutting up to 239 jobs as part of …
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The Royal Mint has announced it will be releasing a special coin to celebrate a much-loved children’s storybook character. The coin maker will be launching a Winnie the Pooh 50p as part of a collection inspired by AA Milne’s children’s stories. The new collection will follow in the footsteps of …
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A 50p coin which was released just 10 years ago in 2010 has sold on eBay for £400 thanks to a printing error. The coin was one of 7.4million released into circulation to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Guides. Because there are so many Girl Guide 50ps in …
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A new coin marking the anniversary of the end of the Second World War is being launched by The Royal Mint. In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, the commemorative £5 coin was inspired by stone inscriptions on war memorials and features the words “war” and “peace”. This year marks …
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A rare 17th Century gold coin of ‘unprecedented’ quality and valued at more than £160,000 is being sold by the Royal Mint. The hammered gold Spur Ryal, which dates from 1619-20, during the reign of James I, is said to be ‘perfectly struck’ and thought to be the highest calibre …
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The UK is considering a minted coin to commemorate Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi. Chancellor Rishi Sunak wants to recognise the “profound contribution” of black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) communities and has written to the Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC). “RMAC is currently considering a coin to commemorate Gandhi,” …
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