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Read More »Almost 2,200 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff last year
Jonathan Fagg BBC England Data Unit Reuters The Royal Mail said dog attacks remain one of the main safety risks for postal workers Almost 2,200 dog attacks were recorded on Royal Mail staff in the UK last year, the organisation has said. The highest number of incidents occurred in the …
Read More »New Royal Mail stamp collection honours UK’s ecologically significant mushrooms
ROYAL MAIL has championed the ecological importance of mushroom species across the UK in a new collection of stamps, writes Jeanna Karcz. Ten stamps have been issued by the Royal Mail, showcasing the diversity of mushroom species throughout the UK. Having worked with well-known mycologist, Geoffery Kibby, one of Britain’s …
Read More »Large increase in dog attacks with dozens of ‘disabling’ injuries
The number of dog attacks on postal workers has increased over the past year, new figures reveal. Royal Mail said there were 2,197 dog attacks on its staff, a 2% increase compared with the previous year. The figure equates to an average of 42 attacks every week across the UK, …
Read More »We need to be on the same ship
The Czech billionaire behind the £3.6 billion takeover of the owner of Royal Mail has called on workers to be “on the same ship” for the 500-year-old business to succeed. In an internal memo to staff, coinciding with Royal Mail reaching an agreement with unions on pay at the weekend, …
Read More »Marketplaces Angle For Section 230 Reprieve As CA Law Sets Out To Crack Down On Sales Of Stolen Goods
Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Etsy and other online marketplaces are bracing for the impact of a new CA law aimed at curbing the sale of stolen goods online, while hoping for a last minute Section 230 reprieve. CA SB1144, which passed in 2024 and is expected to go into effect July …
Read More »Evri expands locker network as WFH changes take hold
The online shopping industry has been given another boost with parcel delivery company Evri planning to set up 10,000 lockers across the UK in response to more and more people returning to the office and needing somewhere for their parcels to be delivered. The “smart lockers” will be accessible 24 …
Read More »Royal fans spot confusing detail in Meghan Markle’s fruit-picking picture
Meghan Markle picked fresh fruits from her garden in a candid Instagram post this weekend – but royal fans quickly noted an odd detail about the photo. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a snap of her out in the garden picking fresh fruits to her lifestyle brand, As ever’s …
Read More »Knowsley supports Dog Awareness Week
… Royal Mail's Dog Awareness Week. Knowsley Council has teamed up with Royal Mail, Dog's Trust and Blue Cross to support the campaign, which runs … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail releases 10 new stamps each featuring a mushroom
The stamps showcase the diversity and ecological importance of the mushrooms, highlighting 10 species: Chicken of the Woods, Clustered Bonnet, Scarlet Waxcap, Morel, Scarlet Elf Cup, Penny Bun, Amethyst Deceiver, Collared Earthstar, Fly Agaric and Turkey Tail. Royal Mail collaborated with mycologist Geoffrey Kibby, an expert in identifying mushrooms, to create …
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