Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Smiths News says it expects its performance for the 2025 financial year to be in line with expectations. The Swindon-headquartered company made the announcement ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday. The historic business, which is holding its AGM at DoubleTree by Hilton at …
Read More »Film production company of son of Welsh tech billionaire Sir Terry Matthews in running for Oscar success
Film production company Brookstreet Pictures, set up by Trevor Matthews the son of Welsh tech billionaire Sir Terry Matthews, is being tipped for Oscar success for its co-produced film The Brutalist. Th cinematic historical drama explores themes of ambition, identity and the ‘American dream’ in the journey of an Hungarian …
Read More »Royal expert slams Meghan Markle’s ‘superficial’ Netflix show as ‘not worth saving’ after delay from LA fires
A royal expert has revealed whether or not Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, will survive its two-month delay due to the wildfires. The series, which will showcase Meghan cooking various recipes and taking on hosting projects with famous friends like Mindy Kaling, was set to debut on January …
Read More »Royal Mint rare 50p coins as Atlantic Salmon sells for £100
The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 25 bids were made on the rare coin before it sold for £105. The Royal Mint recently named the coin as the rarest currently in circulation in the UK, with just …
Read More »Royal mail stamps authority on EV transition
The Royal Mail has licked it when it comes to decarbonising its fleet, with the 6000th electric vehicle now in service. The company has the largest electric delivery fleet in the UK. The 6,000th famous red van has been deployed at Manchester Mail Centre, adding to 15 others already at the …
Read More »Royal Mail deploys 6,000th electric vehicle
Royal Mail has strengthened its position as the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet with the deployment of its 6,000th electric vehicle at its Manchester Mail Centre, joining the 15 others already in operation at the center. There are currently 240 Royal Mail offices across the UK using EVs for mail …
Read More »Royal Mail deploys 6,000th electric vehicle
Royal Mail’s 6,000th electric vehicle (EV) has been deployed at Manchester Mail Centre, adding to 15 others already at the site used for deliveries and collections. Currently, more than 240 Royal Mail offices across the country use EVs, with the company operating the largest electric delivery fleet in the UK. …
Read More »Pwllheli street named among UK’s most expensive to buy on
An annual list of the most expensive streets to buy on in the UK, compiled using postcodes supplied by Royal Mail in conjunction with Land Registry, has been released by Lloyds Bank. The top 10 most expensive streets in the UK are all based in London. Knightsbridge was found to be the most …
Read More »Royal Mail responds to MP following residents’ concerns over ‘unreliable’ service
Royal Mail has assured Frome MP Anna Sabine that it is ‘working hard’ to improve the town’s postal service and deliver consistently six days a week. The update follows concerns raised by residents late last year about the ‘unreliable’ postal service in Frome. Many residents reported waiting up to two …
Read More »Royal Mail’s 6000th EV hits the road
Royal Mail’s 6,000th electric vehicle (EV) has hit the streets, maintaining the company’s position as one of the largest electric delivery fleets in the UK. The 6,000th zero-emission version of the company’s famous red vans has been deployed at Manchester Mail Centre, adding to 15 others already at the site used for …
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