Brian, a 12-year-old Patterdale, was calm and peaceful when the Shropshire Star popped round to owner Dave Rogers’ home in Alan Gutridge Drive, Shrewsbury. “He’s 12 years old and has never bitten anyone in all that time,” said Dave as the pair relaxed outside with Brian lapping from a mug …
Read More »Moment fake postman used stolen Royal Mail bag as a disguise to steal tools from driveway – as he is jailed for 30 weeks
By Emily Cooper Published: 10:46 EDT, 5 June 2024 | Updated: 10:53 EDT, 5 June 2024 A shameless thief stole Royal Mail uniforms from a van to go on a crime spree disguised as a postman. Jonathan Higgins, 32, forced his way into a Royal Mail van to steal parcels …
Read More »Royal Mail union demands stronger commitments from bidder By Proactive Investors
Proactive Investors – Royal Mail (LON:) union bosses have met with Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group to warn the Czech billionaire that his commitments to workers are not strong enough. Representatives of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said they underwent a “useful and constructive” meeting with EP Group’s management and have …
Read More »Royal Mail union demands stronger commitments from bidder
About Leo Grieco Leo joins us with a degree in Media Production from Bournemouth University. His work includes reporting for the UK editorial team and video editing for the broadcast team. He comes with an expertise in video editing and producing. Leo’s specialities include hospitality and leisure, support services, …
Read More »Czech sphinx puts his stamp on Royal Mail deal
Some Czechs don’t bounce. The notion that Daniel Kretinsky will drown the posties in debt, imperilling the finances of the Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services, looks far-fetched. The billionaire has enough loot to buy, run and invest in the business without Thames Water-style antics. So the bigger question, apart …
Read More »Royal Mail’s Billionaire Buyer Loves Football Even More Than Deals
(Bloomberg) — Daniel Kretinsky is one of Europe’s most prominent dealmakers. He built his energy business into a conglomerate that’s generating record profit. He’s invested in mining and power plants in Germany, IT and retail in France and is in the process of buying the Royal Mail in the UK. …
Read More »Commitments from firm aiming for Royal Mail takeover ‘not strong enough’ – union
Union officials have met with representatives of the EP Group, which is bidding to take over the postal giant The Communication Workers Union said it was increasing its plans to engage with the Government and Labour on the takeover bid ( Image: PA Wire/PA Images) Postal workers’ leaders have raised …
Read More »Wednesday newspaper round-up: Airbus, Tesco, Royal Mail, Mike Lynch
Britain’s next government will need to fill a shortfall of up to £33bn in the public finances unless it is prepared to push through a fresh round of severe austerity measures, a thinktank has warned. The Resolution Foundation said the debate between Labour and the Conservatives over the funding of …
Read More »COUNCIL ISSUES REMINDER TO MOTORISTS AS STAMFORD BRIDGE REPAIRS CONTINUE
North Yorkshire Council has issued a reminder to motorists using a diversion route to avoid Stamford Bridge whilst repairs in the village continue. The council has reiterated that anyone avoiding the road closure on the A166 through the centre of the village should note that the diversion through Buttercrambe is …
Read More »Czech sphinx puts his stamp on Royal Mail deal
Some Czechs don’t bounce. The notion that Daniel Kretinsky will drown the posties in debt, imperilling the finances of the Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services, looks far-fetched. The billionaire has enough loot to buy, run and invest in the business without Thames Water-style antics. So the bigger question, apart …
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