Vintage Sunday: end of sweet rationing
December 13, 2020
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On February 5, 1953, children young and old rejoiced as sweet rationing was brought to an end in Britain. The site of confectionary lovers piling
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Massive shopping splurge before tier 3 hits London
December 12, 2020
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London shoppers set to spend around £1.7billion – £3million a minute over nine hours of trading – amid fears the capital city is about to
How Brits splashed out on home improvements
December 11, 2020
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New research by comparethemarket.com has revealed that over the last five years, Brits have spent an average of £10,461.59 on home improvements, with almost a
Virtual At Home Show to debut in April
December 11, 2020
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Future Plc will stage the first digital At Home Show from 23-25 April 2021. The event offers a new opportunity for companies and brands associated
Royal Mail under siege amid fears for Christmas deliveries
December 11, 2020
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Bosses of Royal Mail, Britain’s biggest postal service, have warned that a combination of strict Covid regulations, self-isolating staff and an unprecedented rise in online
Expowest Cornwall moves to new date in May
December 10, 2020
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Hale Events, the organisers of Expowest Cornwall have announced that next year’s trade show will be postponed from its original March date until Wednesday 19
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