And with many of us expecting a flurry of parcels as Christmas arrives, scammers will be sending out a range of fake texts and emails to try and catch us out. Consumer watchdog Which? teamed up with the DNS Research Federation (DNSRF), an Oxford-based non-profit, to explore the worst-hit brands …
Read More »Italian startup Movopack raises £2 million for circular e-commerce packaging in UK via Royal Mail — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Lucrezia Lucotti, Partner at 360 Capital, says: “To date, sustainable packaging for e-commerce has garnered growing attention; however, it continues to be marked by fragmentation, and, notably, a lack of digital integration.” “We are backing the movement to make e-commerce more sustainable through our investment in Movopack’s returnable e-commerce packaging. …
Read More »Start-up brings e-commerce circularity to UK in Royal Mail partnership – Packaging Insights
Movopack has raised £2 million (US$2.5 million) in a seed funding round to tackle e-commerce packaging waste in the UK. Source link
Read More »More Class 325s go for scrap but Royal Mail is open to selling remaining units
Ex-Royal Mail Class 325 units being cut up at Sims Metals, Newport. Royal Mail has said some Class 325 units are for sale, after more were sent … Source link
Read More »Stamp price fear as sale of Royal Mail looks set to be approved within the next two weeks
By CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 17:03 EST, 28 November 2024 The Czech billionaire bidding for Royal Mail could win approval for the deal from ministers in the next two weeks – raising fears over further stamp price rises. Daniel Kretinsky, who swooped with a £3.6billion offer, has agreed extra concessions for …
Read More »WWII plaque tracked down to Basingstoke sorting office
The plaque, once kept in the Post Office building at Basingstoke’s Top of Town, sparked interest during the planning application process for the recently opened Post Box Sports Bar, located in the same unit at 5-7 London Street. Commenting on the planning application, Basingstoke Heritage Society’s Debbie Reavell asked Basingstoke …
Read More »Royal Mail close to being sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky
Royal Mail owner IDS said it is facing a £120 million hit due to national insurance increases (Royal Mail/PA) (PA Media) The Royal Mail is close to being sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky in a £3.6bn deal which could be announced in the next two weeks. The deal must …
Read More »The last Christmas posting dates for 2024 are sooner than you think
28 November 2024, 13:08 Christmas post has to be sent by a certain date to guarantee arrival for the big day. Picture: Getty When is the last day for sending Christmas presents and cards with Royal Mail in 2024? Here’s the latest UK and international dates for your calendar. Christmas …
Read More »Beware the Czech Sphinx: Royal Mail predator’s debt-fuelled deal will be bad for all stakeholders, says ALEX BRUMMER
By ALEX BRUMMER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Updated: 17:03 EST, 28 November 2024 Jonathan Reynolds ought to be careful what he wishes for. His House of Commons description of Royal Mail predator Daniel Kretinsky as a legitimate business person is hostage to fortune. We have discovered since this Labour government …
Read More »Czech businessman Křetínský close to taking over British Royal Mail
The sale of the British mail company Royal Mail to the EP Group of Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský is close to completion, and could be confirmed within the next two weeks, the BBC has reported. Křetínský’s advisors met with union representatives this week. According to some sources, union members still …
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