1. Holiday & Events

Retail bosses urge customers to avoid online shopping amid Christmas postal strikes

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Retail bosses are urging consumers to shop in-store if they want to receive Christmas gifts on time, as ongoing Royal Mail strikes are set to cause severe disruption.
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