Police are investigating with the firm to contact affected customers The Manchester East Delivery Office in Miles Platting(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Parcels were stolen during a burglary at a Royal Mail depot in east Manchester. It happened at the firm’s Manchester East Delivery Office in Miles Platting …
Read More »Capital Structure Optimization and Investor Risk-Rebalance Timing
The acquisition of International Distribution Services (IDS), parent company of Royal Mail, by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has reshaped the postal giant’s capital structure, sparking intense scrutiny over its debt strategy and long-term financial stability. With the £3.6 billion deal finalized in late 2024, the focus now shifts to how …
Read More »Thieves break-into Royal Mail Manchester depot and swipe parcels
Parcels were stolen during a burglary at a Royal Mail depot in east Manchester. It happened at the firm’s Manchester East Delivery Office in Miles Platting on Wednesday night (September 17). A large police presence was seen at the building on the corner of New Street and Canada Street at …
Read More »Private equity real estate platform DFI and Argo Real Estate have rebranded their UK logistics and industrial joint venture (JV) as Intown Logistics.
Established in 2023, the JV comprises around 1m sq ft of space across 11 assets located in prime, urban logistics and industrial hubs, including London the South East and Trafford Park in Manchester. The portfolio is let to over 50 diverse occupiers including Amazon, Royal Mail and Greencore. The two …
Read More »Temu expands collaboration with shipping software ShipStation into European markets — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
ShipStation offers centralised order management across multiple channels and automated workflows. The company says this means sellers can create, track, and manage shipments faster than before. Temu sellers using ShipStation will also be given access to reduced shipping costs from major carriers including Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and UPS through …
Read More »Royal Family Posts Very Honest Photo of Trump’s Hand Makeup
Donald Trump slathered on makeup to conceal his hand bruising at Wednesday’s state banquet in the U.K.’s Windsor Castle—and the royal family didn’t try to hide it. The occasion, part of the 79-year-old president’s unprecedented second state visit to the country, involved 160 guests, including world leaders in government, finance, …
Read More »Amazon Boosts UK Minimum Wage Amidst Growing Labor Investments and Scrutiny
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced a significant increase in the minimum hourly wage for its frontline operations staff across the United Kingdom, a move effective September 28, 2025. This latest adjustment sees the minimum starting pay for employees rise to between £14.30 and £15.30 per hour, depending on location, translating …
Read More »In The News | 18th September 2025 | Latest Rail News
Click here to listen to the latest rail news on Thursday, 18th September 2025. InTheNews: The latest rail news on Thursday 18th September 2025 A railway tunnel will remain closed until spring 2026, Network Rail say. An article on the BBC website says the Bransty tunnel between Whitehaven and Corkickle …
Read More »North Tyneside false name drug importer snared after using his own address
Steven Bennett, of Forest Hall, imported more than 2,000 tablets of a Class C drug Steven Bennett(Image: Northumbria Police) A drug importer who used the false surname Spark proved he wasn’t very bright by getting them delivered to his home address. Steven Bennett had already sneaked at least one shipment …
Read More »Lyme Regis: Post Office reopens in community cafe Waffle
The branch in Broad Street has been refurbished and reopened under new management in the same premises as a community venture. Owners of Waffle, a not-for-profit organisation, have taken on the responsibility of the services at the site where the post office was previously located. Waffle opened up its community …
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