A new seven-point plan that could help the Government maintain momentum on EV take-up has been published by The UK Electric Fleets Coalition. The UK Electric Fleets Coalition says action is necessary to ensure the UK maintains momentum behind the EV transition The group, which encompasses 28 leading UK businesses, …
Read More »Protestors take to Ulverston streets against cost-of-living crisis
Protesters danced through the streets in a ‘Discobedience March’ in protest at the cost-of-living crisis. It was part of a ‘Day of Hope’, in solidarity with the national Enough is Enough campaign. The rally, which took place in Ulverston on Saturday, October 1, included music, poetry, an information stall and …
Read More »Is £1.80 the turning point for the Royal Mail share price?
Image source: Getty Images Down 65% since its pandemic highs, the Royal Mail (LSE: RMG) share price hit a bottom of £1.78 last week. Since then, it’s recovered by more than 5%. So, could this be a turning point for the stock, and would I buy its shares for my …
Read More »Strike action to affect services in run up to Christmas
ANYONE sending cards or parcels to friends and family in time for Christmas is advised to do so ahead of strike action by the Royal Mail. Royal Mail workers began their strikes on Friday, September 30, and on Saturday, October 30, and more strikes are planned in the coming weeks. …
Read More »The Royal Mail Christmas jobs in Cardiff paying more than £14 per hour
Christmas is the busiest time of year and with so many parcels and letters needing to be delivered. And Royal Mail is looking for an extra pair of hands to help them sift through thousands of items of mail in time for the festive season. For those looking to earn …
Read More »Watch as Royal Mail van driver is caught out by a rising bollard – everybody is saying the same thing
A VIDEO on TikTok has caught a Royal Mail van driver having a very bad day in Sheffield. Uploaded to TikTok by user @stubo92, the video has the description: ‘Can’t park there mate.’ 3 A Royal Mail driver was caught on video having a very bad dayCredit: TikTok – @stubo92 …
Read More »UK shoppers plan cutbacks on Christmas spending – but retailers still expect to sell more: study
UK shoppers are planning to cut back on spending in the run-up to Christmas as they face rising inflation and economic uncertainty. But at the same time, retailers are expecting to sell more this year, a new report suggests. Research from Retail Economics and Metapack, suggests that shoppers across Europe …
Read More »Royal Mail changes name – London Business News
Royal Mail has changed its name to International Distributions Services, it announced today. Royal Mail has been rocked by employee strikes and things are only going to get worse given the timetable for further picket lines throughout October and November. It’s no wonder the group is desperate for the market …
Read More »Markets rebound, Drax slumps, Royal Mail changes name and Greggs looks resilient
“Stocks are up, the Vix volatility index is easing back, and US and UK government bond yields are falling. It’s as if everyone has forgotten about the gloomy outlook and instead regained an appetite for risk,” says Danni Hewson, Financial Analyst at AJ Bell. “How long this party lasts is …
Read More »More postal strike days planned in Royal Mail pay and conditions row
POSTAL workers at Royal Mail will go on strike again next week as they continue their fight over pay and conditions. Communication Workers’ Union members manned the picket lines on Friday and Saturday and in the latest of a series of walkouts due to “vicious cuts to workers …
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