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Royal Mail to axe around 6,000 jobs amid fresh strike talks

Royal Mail to axe around 6,000 jobs amid fresh strike talks

Royal Mail to axe around 6,000 jobs amid fresh strike talks

14 October 2022

Royal Mail will consult on up to 6,000 redundancies as the delivery giant blamed industrial action for mammoth financial losses.


Combined Authority approves £210K funding for six affordable flats in Wisbech town centre

Combined Authority approves £210K funding for six affordable flats in Wisbech town centre

Combined Authority approves £210K funding for six affordable flats in Wisbech town centre

13 October 2022

Six one bedroom affordable flats are set to be built on one of the longest-running blots on Wisbech High Street and they will be offered for rent.


The rarest 50p coins still in circulation

The rarest 50p coins still in circulation

The rarest 50p coins still in circulation

13 October 2022

It's time to check your purses and piggy banks - these are some of Britain's rarest 50p coins still in circulation.


Plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in 2030 could cost every home £14,700

Plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in 2030 could cost every home £14,700

Plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in 2030 could cost every home £14,700

12 October 2022

Plans to ban sales of new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 could mean huge costs for the UK and individual households says a study into the policy.


Warnings over Christmas post as 115,000 workers get set for more strikes

Warnings over Christmas post as 115,000 workers get set for more strikes

Warnings over Christmas post as 115,000 workers get set for more strikes

12 October 2022

There are fears the Christmas shopping period will be 'complete chaos' if striking postal workers continue their action.


Shopping bills to rocket by £643 this year

Shopping bills to rocket by £643 this year

Shopping bills to rocket by £643 this year

11 October 2022

Shoppers now need to find an extra £54 a month for the average monthly food shop, warn researchers, who say rising inflation is now 'hitting hard'.


'Do not eat' warning for products that may contain metal

'Do not eat' warning for products that may contain metal

'Do not eat' warning for products that may contain metal

11 October 2022

Recall notices and 'do not eat' warnings have been issued by the Food Standards Agency for three products that may contain small pieces of metal.


How can I be paid to use my appliances off-peak?

How can I be paid to use my appliances off-peak?

How can I be paid to use my appliances off-peak?

07 October 2022

Households could soon be paid money to use their appliances during 'off-peak' hours but how is the new Demand Flexibility Service going to work?


Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

07 October 2022

Shops are beginning to confirm Christmas opening hours as retailers prepare for customers to begin festive shopping earlier to spread the cost.


Sign up now to have your say on Wisbech mega-burner plans

Sign up now to have your say on Wisbech mega-burner plans

Sign up now to have your say on Wisbech mega-burner plans

07 October 2022

People need to register now if they want to have their say on the proposed Wisbech mega-incinerator.


"No grounds" to resist homes plans for Wisbech site

"No grounds" to resist homes plans for Wisbech site

"No grounds" to resist homes plans for Wisbech site

06 October 2022

Planners say "there are no grounds to resist" plans for up to nine homes on a former garden nursery site in Wisbech.


Glamping go-ahead for Gorfield site

Glamping go-ahead for Gorfield site

Glamping go-ahead for Gorfield site

06 October 2022

Those looking for a getaway will soon be able to take advantage of new holiday accommodation in a Fenland village.


Stranger Things and Hocus Pocus sets feature in business' Halloween extravaganza

Stranger Things and Hocus Pocus sets feature in business' Halloween extravaganza

Stranger Things and Hocus Pocus sets feature in business' Halloween extravaganza

05 October 2022

It may just be the start of October, but one business has already kickstarted the Halloween season with a bang.


Date for second £324 cost of living payment confirmed

Date for second £324 cost of living payment confirmed

Date for second £324 cost of living payment confirmed

04 October 2022

Eight million households waiting for a £324 cost of living payment, have now been given further details from the DWP about its arrival this autumn.


Fenland firm celebrates success at Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards 2022

Fenland firm celebrates success at Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards 2022

Fenland firm celebrates success at Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards 2022

03 October 2022

Chatteris-based Stainless Metalcraft has been awarded the title ‘SME Employer of the Year Award’ at the Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards 2022.


Government u-turns on 45% tax rate scrap

Government u-turns on 45% tax rate scrap

Government u-turns on 45% tax rate scrap

03 October 2022

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has u-turned on the abolition of the top tax rate after the "bolt-from-the-blue" policy left the markets in turmoil.


King Charles III coin unveiled

King Charles III coin unveiled

King Charles III coin unveiled

30 September 2022

The official coin effigy of King Charles III has been unveiled by the Royal Mint.


Rush to deposit paper £20 and £50 notes as deadline to spend them imminent

Rush to deposit paper £20 and £50 notes as deadline to spend them imminent

Rush to deposit paper £20 and £50 notes as deadline to spend them imminent

29 September 2022

Millions of paper £20 and £50 notes remain in circulation, says the Bank of England, as the Post Office warns of a last minute rush to deposit them.


Meter reading day: Why must homes look at energy meters this week?

Meter reading day: Why must homes look at energy meters this week?

Meter reading day: Why must homes look at energy meters this week?

28 September 2022

From October energy prices are changing but why must households look at their gas and electric meters before the switch?


Royal Mail unveils four commemorative Queen stamps

Royal Mail unveils four commemorative Queen stamps

Royal Mail unveils four commemorative Queen stamps

27 September 2022

Royal Mail has unveiled four new black and white stamps to mark the life of the Queen, which will go on general sale later this year.


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