National postal operators across Europe, Asia and Oceania have suspended deliveries, returned parcels to senders and warned of mounting international delays after airspace closures linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict disrupted global mail routes. As previously reported by CEP-Research, the express and freight sectors have also been heavily impacted by the …
Read More »EE customer in Cornwall sent drill bits instead of new iPhone
EE has apologised to a customer who received a set of drill bits in the mail instead of the iPhone she ordered. Megan Penny, from Launceston, Cornwall, ordered the device in November and a parcel was delivered by DPD but she said the label was peeled back and the bag …
Read More »UK’s Royal Mail elevates the focus on gender equality, sparking conversation and connecting communities
UK’s Royal Mail elevates the focus on gender equality, sparking conversation and connecting communities Royal Mail is an established brand with more than 500 years of history, from its beginning as a postal service exclusively for the King and his Court to the international delivery service it is today. Royal …
Read More »King to lead royal family at Commonwealth Day service
Charles and Camilla will be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and 1,800 guests at the annual event. The March 9 service will also include an address from Royal Commonwealth Society ambassador Geri Halliwell-Horner, a reflection from …
Read More »ACA letter identifies conflict of interest concern for trustees
An Association of Consulting Actuaries’ response to the Department for Work and Pensions consultation on trusteeship and governance in trust-based pension schemes has highlighted areas such as conflict of interest concerns for professional trustee firms. The response also argued against increasing requirements for the appointment of lay trustees.The response claimed …
Read More »Former Daily Mail showbusiness editor denies hacking Sadie Frost's voicemails – BBC
The case is ongoing and is expected to last nine weeks. More on this story. Daily Mail royal editor denies seeking Prince Harry flight details · Liz … Source link
Read More »Concerns Grow Over Royal Mail’s Delivery Failures Amid Customer Complaints
Concerns are mounting over the reliability of Royal Mail’s letter delivery service following an influx of complaints from the public. Hundreds of individuals have reached out to the BBC, voicing their frustrations over late deliveries, which have affected essential matters such as hospital appointments and the receipt of important documents …
Read More »Shropshire MP welcomes Parliamentary investigation into Royal Mail
Liam Byrne, chairman of the business and trade select committee, has called for representatives of the company and postal regulator Ofcom to give account to MPs after a string of complaints about services. Sign up to our free newsletter today Mark Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin, is one of several …
Read More »First Royal Mail digital post boxes appear in Swindon
The new ‘automated’ post boxes are replacing the red pillar boxes that have stood in Britain for almost two centuries. It’s been labelled Royal Mail’s “biggest redesign in its 175-year history”. The new digital boxes are powered by solar panels with a battery backup, meaning they can no longer be …
Read More »Broadstone acquires specialist consultancy Rockstead
Broadstone has agreed to acquire governance, risk and consultancy services provider Rockstead. Broadstone said the acquisition expands its existing capabilities, adding actuarial and analytical services across areas including due diligence, loan book analysis, underwriting, servicer oversight and compliance within regulated financial services markets. The transaction is intended to enhance Broadstone’s …
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