The UK is facing a chronic shortage of workers after approximate half a million people have quit the labour market during the Covid-19 pandemic or left the country after Brexit, according to official figures. Almost 500,000 people have disappeared from the UK’s workforce since the pandemic began, data published by …

Norway’s royal family donned traditional dress as they made a public appearance to celebrate their country’s National Day today. Crown Prince Haakon, 48, and his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 48, alongside their two children Sverre Magnus, 16, and Ingrid Alexandra, 18, were snapped as they took to the steps of their …

When Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) (Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.)) reported its full year numbers in March the life insurer said it would return £4.75bn to shareholders despite seeing decline in profits. However, the decline reflected Aviva selling eight non-core businesses over the last 12 months, as the business focusses on its core …

The Royal Mail share price has struggled so far in 2022 amid a slowdown in parcel numbers that’s persisted since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, automation plans and rising ecommerce demand are expected to help it deliver in the longer term, boosting analysts forecasts for its upcoming third …

Delivery management platform Scurri has selected postal data company Hurricane Commerce as its cross-border data partner. ‘) } // –> The business is initially adopting Hurricane’s data enhancement Zephyr technology to ensure the seamless movement of cross-border parcels for e-commerce merchants and 3PL customers that are looking to access its network …

Charles, Prince of Wales, greets people as he visits Canada House in London on May 12. He and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visit Canada from May 17 to May 19.HANNAH MCKAY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Royal visit: Latest updates Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are …

If you’re looking for an adventure and a change of career, then getting paid to sail off into the sunset might be perfect for you. Cruise ships offer a great chance to get away on holiday but they also require a lot of staff to help keep the vessel running …

Recently, Royal Mail announced that it plans to create a fleet of over 500 drones to deliver mail to remote residents to improve logistics and reduce costs. What challenges do remote residents present to Royal Mail, what will Royal Mail explore, and could this use of drones ignite a new …

Here are three things you need to know in the financial markets this morning from investment writer, Tony Cross. 1. Imperial Brands interims update on transition plan A half year report is out from Imperial Brands (LON:IMB) this morning. The company is one third of the way through a plan …

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has released its final agenda for its first-ever annual conference, which has already reached its capacity of 250 delegates. The event will centre on the topic of fleet electrification Taking place at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on 18 May, the event will centre …