Royal Mail has apologised for delays to postal deliveries in Romford because of Covid-related absences. Andy Butler, a pensioner who lives in Straight Road, said he has been left without deliveries for two weeks.   He is not able to walk to his nearest Post Office on Trowbridge Road due a respiratory condition.   …

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Britain’s Prince Andrew has accepted service in the United States of a sexual assault lawsuit by a woman who said the Duke of York forced her to have sex with him at the London home of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The prince and …

An elderly man killed his wife and then himself after posting a handwritten letter setting out his tragic plans. According to Wales Online, David Roland Arnold was found hanged in the cottage he shared with his wife of 51 years, Christina Mary Arnold, in February of this year. Officers from …

Like a puppy chasing its tail, some new investors often chase ‘the next big thing’, even if that means buying ‘story stocks’ without revenue, let alone profit. Unfortunately, high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. So …

Deutsche Bank reiterated its ‘buy’ recommendation and 763p a share price target – that’s around 60% ahead of the current valuation of 476p A leading investment bank has described Thursday’s () (RMG) trading statement as “re-assuring”. () reckons RMG is on course to at least match consensus for the full year, …

Transport for London’s (TfL) payroll team has saved 160 days’ administration time a year after the introduction of a secure document automation system. The administrative solution, provided by Datagraphic, creates a secure online portal which automates the production and distribution of payroll and HR documents. Introduction of the secure online …

POST deliveries across Andover are suffering serious delays after a beehive caused part of the roof at the town’s delivery office to collapse. Residents across the town have complained they have not received parcels or letters for up to three weeks, with Royal Mail initially blaming Covid-related absences. But it …

Royal Mail is to trial twelve micro electric vehicles across the UK, as part of its drive to further reduce emissions. The six-month trial of the mix of Paxster Cargo and Ligier Pulse 4 EVs will see them operating in Edinburgh, Crewe, Liverpool, Swindon and London. Once the trial period …

Parcel volumes have risen over the course of the pandemic – likely reflecting the growth of online sales. Image courtesy of Royal Mail Royal Mail says its UK parcel deliveries appear to be settling at a new normal – higher than before Covid but lower than during the pandemic.   …

Royal Mail should see a stronger second half while GLS is absorbing any inflationary pressures. Royal Mail Group PLC delivered the right numbers more or less said brokers about the postal group’s trading update for the five months to end August 2021. UBS noted the operating profit forecast for the …