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Read More »Royal Mail trials two new electric vehicles for last mile deliveries
Royal Mail is set to trial two new micro electric vehicles, (MEVs), for letter and small parcel deliveries, as part of the company’s wider push to reduce carbon emissions. The two micro vehicles, respectively the Paxster Cargo and the Ligier Pulse 4, are hoped to enhance the company’s ‘green’ credentials, …
Read More »How Norfolk key workers are coping with fuel demand
The surge in demand for fuel has seen queues at stations across the country – but how is it impacting our key workers? Despite assurances that there is no shortage, people are still panic-buying fuel, causing long queues outside petrol stations and congestion on the roads. But the county’s emergency …
Read More »Exclusive: how the UK’s largest fleet is electrifying its vehicles
With 50,800 vehicles, the Royal Mail operates the largest fleet in the UK by a large margin. The business aims to be net zero carbon by 2050, and with vehicles and transport responsible for nearly two-thirds of its carbon emissions, it is accelerating its adoption of electric vehicles. This year, Royal …
Read More »GKN + Uber + UAL cleaners + GOSH + Royal Mail Llanelli
Unite national officer Des Quinn announces the suspension of strikes at GKN (Pic: Unite West Midlands on Twitter) Strikes at the GKN Automotive factory in Birmingham have been suspended. The workers were due to begin strikes on Monday against plans of parent company Melrose GKN to close the factory. Following …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Kyle Sandilands blasts royal couple
Radio presenter Kyle Sandilands has given Prince Harry and Meghan Markle an almighty dressing down after their tour of New York City last week. The KIIS FM host, 50, who is an outspoken critic of the Sussexes, blasted the royal couple on Monday over reports they’d travelled from Los Angeles …
Read More »Anti-terrorism measures could cost valuable time for emergency callouts
Properties in the centre of Bath that are flooding or filling with gas will face a two-hour wait for an emergency callout under proposed new anti-terrorism measures. Moving bollards will be used to restrict access | Inset: The Guildhall in Bath Tradespeople and utility companies would need to give advance …
Read More »DVLA issue urgent tax scam warning amid UK-wide petrol shortages
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a scam warning to UK motorists amid a rise in fuel shortages. With the DVLA now dealing with backlogs as a result of the pandemic and driver shortages, the agency has moved to warn motorists over potential scams and has said …
Read More »New Midge Ure photo book captures the rise of Ultravox in the early 80s
Ultravox frontman Midge Ure is to release his own photobook, in a picture frame, which captures the beginning of Ultravox’s chart topping ascent and throughout their period as a hugely successful band, on locations around the world for video shoots, as well as well-known fellow musicians, artists and friends. Ure …
Read More »Royal Mail forecasts significant profit growth
27 September 2021 Transport / Logistics Services Royal Mail has forecast a significant jump in profits, even in the face of labour shortages that may make things difficult in the coming peak season. Labour shortages in the UK and EU markets could lead to cost pressures affecting the coming peak season. …
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