Month: May 2021

Royal Mail sees profits increase four-fold during pandemic

Bosses revealed pre-tax profits for the year to March hit £726 million – up from £180 million a year earlier – with revenues up 16.6% to £12.6 billion.

CPP disposes of German card protection legacy business

CPP Group has completed the sale of CPP Creating Profitable Partnerships GmbH to Deutsche Schutzbriefgesellschaft GmbH.

Best women’s waterproof jacket 2021: We round up the toughest, including Gore-tex, hard shell, and insulated

Whether it’s hiking at the weekend or completing a school run, a good waterproof jacket is essential when heading out in the UK

New walk-in Covid-19 screening service opens in Leeds

The new site at Victoria Leeds will be particularly useful for members of the public who are symptomless and do not qualify for NHS emergency testing, but require a negative result either to visit family members, or to fly abroad to green destinations after May 17.

Is driving in flip flops illegal? The most common driving myths explained – from dodgy footwear to eating at the wheel

Driving is an activity surrounded by rules and regulations. We learn about most of these from the Highway Code but along with the official guidance most drivers are at some point offered advice by friends and family on the well-known rules of the road.

Watchdog warns holiday firms on refund rights of tourists ahead of summer travel

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has written an open letter to the sector to remind firms of their legal obligations and of the need to ensure refund options are clear and accessible.

Best beaches in US: Four US beaches given Blue Flag status

And as most of us can’t really go abroad at the moment anyway, now seems like the perfect time to make the most of the beautiful beaches on the Yorkshire coast (well, when the weather gets warmer anyway).

Wensleydale Creamery reveals details of how it will reopen following lockdown easing

The creamery, based at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, confirmed the reopening of its Calvert’s restaurant and visitor centre will take place on May 17, in line with the government’s roadmap.

First electric Lamborghini on its way along with hybrid versions of full supercar range

Lamborghini has announced ambitious electrification plans that will see its entire range converted to hybrids by 2024 and a brand new EV launched by 2030.

The Robin Hood's Bay farmhouse B&B owners who found the Beast from the East more challenging than the pandemic

It is a time that pedigree cattle breeders and bed and breakfast accommodation owners Alan and Jan Adams recall all too well.