CSIS Security Group has released its latest Threat Matrix report shedding light on the dynamic and complex cyber threat landscape in the first half of 2024. The report reveals a stark increase in the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, including those attributed to nation-state actors, hacktivism, and refined cyber techniques …
Read More »We MUST stop this Royal Mail heist: Six reasons why sale to Czech tycoon is bad for investors, bad for customers and bad for Britain
The postie, in his all-weather shorts, is so much-loved in one Hertfordshire village that each Christmas residents buy him a £500 gift voucher, plus champagne and chocolates. At this festive season, love it or hate it, the Royal Mail is an enduring feature of our lives. Whether one is queueing …
Read More »EP Group finalizes labor agreements amid IDS acquisition By Investing.com
LONDON – EP UK Bidco Limited, a company backed by EP Group, a.s. and J&T Capital Partners (WA:), a.s., has entered into definitive agreements with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the Communication Managers Association (CMA Unite) as part of its ongoing acquisition of International Distribution Services plc (IDS). These …
Read More »Kretinsky’s EPH to Buy Enel’s Stake in Main Slovak Power Utility
(Bloomberg) — Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s industrial holding agreed to buy Enel’s stake in Slovenske Elektrarne, Slovakia’s main energy utility that also owns nuclear power plants. Kretinsky’s Energeticky a Prumyslovy Holding AS will acquire the remaining 50% stake in Slovak Power Holding BV from Enel Produzione SpA, exercising an early …
Read More »A first-class farce: With stamps now costing £1.65 each, we sent 100 cards to test the Christmas post
Millions of us are posting presents and cards to loved ones across the UK and crossing our fingers that they will arrive by Christmas within the timeframes promised by Royal Mail. But will they? Money Mail decided to find out. We sent 100 Christmas cards to family and friends around …
Read More »Smart chip giant TSMC will prosper in any Trump scenario, says Abrdn’s Oh
Abrdn Asian Income Fund (AAIF) manager Yoojeong Oh assesses the strong position of chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, in which 13% of the trust is invested, ahead of a second Trump administration that may bring in higher tariffs and insist on more US-based manufacture. This is the second excerpt …
Read More »Bespoke Royal Mail Commitments Likely to Satisfy ‘Red Herring’ NSIA Probe, Lawyers Say // Cooley // Global Law Firm
Cooley special counsel Christine Graham was quoted in Global Competition Review about the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) review of EP Group’s acquisition of International Distribution Services. Read the article (subscription required) This content is provided for general informational purposes only, and your access or use of the …
Read More »Agreements with the CWU and CMA Unite | Company Announcement
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Read More »Letter mailed to address in Australian city takes over 10,500-mile detour
A postal worker makes a delivery in London, Britain, July 21, 2022. — Reuters A resident of Penarth, a town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, was recently left puzzled when he recieved a letter which was actually meant for an address over 10,500 miles away in Australia. Over the weekend, Keith …
Read More »MP thanks postal workers for Christmas efforts
Rishi Sunak with postman Jonathan Berry, who delivers to his home at Kirby Sigston Rishi Sunak has expressed his gratitude for the work of postmen and women as they cope with the busiest time of the year for the postal service. Mr Sunak visited the Royal Mail’s Northallerton delivery office …
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