Royal Mail has been given two weeks to respond to allegations that it is prioritizing parcel deliveries over letters, leading to delays across its postal network, according to a report by the BBC. The Business and Trade Committee of MPs has requested a response from the company, citing "chaos" in the system.
The allegations, reported by the BBC, stem from claims made by hundreds of people who contacted BBC Your Voice. These individuals reported that parcels were being prioritized while letters were being stored for batch delivery. Royal Mail acknowledged the frustration of delayed post and stated it would respond to the MPs in detail, adding that it was working to improve the situation.
In other news, young jobseekers in the UK are facing a challenging labor market. According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 16.1% of people aged 16 to 24 are unable to find work, significantly higher than the national unemployment figure of 5.1%. Businesses, particularly in sectors that traditionally offer entry-level positions, are cutting staff or reducing new hires due to higher costs, impacting young workers. "The search is soul-destroying," said Lucy Gabb, a young jobseeker struggling to find graduate-level work, according to BBC Business.
Meanwhile, the silver market has experienced significant volatility. After rising earlier in the year, prices have since dipped and risen again, currently sitting at approximately $75 per ounce, according to CBS News. This volatility has attracted new buyers, increasing demand for the metal. However, the surge in demand has also led to a changing marketplace, with new online precious metal sellers emerging.
In a separate story, a specialist online investigator, Greg Squire, used clues found on the dark web to rescue an abused girl. Squire was able to locate the 12-year-old girl after spotting a clue in a bedroom wall, according to BBC Technology. The abuser had attempted to conceal the girl's location by altering identifying features in shared images.
Finally, in a different area, accessories can quickly turn into clutter if they don't have a designated spot. To combat this, Fox News highlighted various closet organizers, such as stackable jewelry trays and felt-lined drawer inserts, to keep items visible, contained, and easily accessible.
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