The Royal Mail has unveiled a high-speed Parcel Sortation Machine (PSM) at its Exeter Mail Centre, significantly enhancing its ability to handle the growing demand for parcel deliveries. The advanced system, which uses conveyor belts and scanning technology, has increased the Centre’s processing capacity by 3,000 parcels per hour, bringing …

Latest figures show that many eligible people in the South West have still not come forward to have a flu vaccination. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says that 64.8% of those aged 65 and over have taken up the offer of the vaccine in the South West, and only …

People preparing to travel abroad over the festive season have been given a warning about a rise in a “potentially fatal” disease. As the holiday season approaches, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding those heading abroad to take precautions against mosquito-borne infections, including malaria, which can be fatal. …

The British royals laid out the proverbial red carpet for the Emir of Qatar’s arrival to the UK on Tuesday. Prince William and Kate Middleton greeted Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 44, and his first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, 39, in London …

Queen Camilla has shared an update about her health, and a doctor has issued an alert about her condition. The Queen, 77, had to forgo several recent royal engagements as she was recovering from a chest infection. During the state visit of the Emir of Qatar and his wife, she …

Takeovers of London-listed companies are shrinking the UK stock market at the fastest pace in more than a decade, Report informs via Bloomberg. About 45 companies have delisted from the London market this year due to mergers and acquisitions, up 10% from the tally for all of last year, according …

His Majesty the King leads the royal military parade and oath-taking ceremony on December 3, 2024, at Dusit Palace, marking the occasion of the 72nd Anniversary of His Majesty’s birthday, with Queen Suthida presiding over the royal guard units. BANGKOK, Thailand – His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (King Rama X) …

The former EastEnders actress will be honoured by the Princess Royal on Wednesday alongside 60 others, including Hari Budha Magar – the first above-the-knee double-amputee to summit Mount Everest. Born deaf, Ayling-Ellis, 30, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours …

An Essex council is set to spend more than £400,000 on new staff and jobs to improve its council housing. A housing watchdog heavily criticised the council for failing to collect data about tenant satisfaction and the standard of the authority’s homes. Castle Point Council is proposing to spend £165,000 …

Metsä Board has launched a new solution to simplify the recycling process for packaging materials that customers receive. The firm has introduced QR codes on the pallet and reel labels of its products for all volumes delivered. The QR code directs customers to an app that provides …