Amazon deliveries look set for disruption as Amazon workers prepare to launch a week-long strike at the company’s Coventry warehouse. The GMB union is also holding discussions about whether to ballot about 200 of its […] Please login or create a FREE account to read the full article. …
Read More »Scrapping Saturday deliveries could save £250m says Royal Mail
Royal Mail reckons it could save as much as £250m a year by scrapping Saturday letter deliveries, which it says could lead to lower stamp prices and increased staff wages. The savings could slash the company’s projected annual losses for this year, which are expected to be between £350m to …
Read More »Exeter Airport creating 25 new jobs ahead of busy summer season
Exeter Airport is launching a recruitment drive to attract 25 new staff as it gears up for the busy summer season. The airport has 26 direct destinations on offer this year with new summer flights to Faro in the Algarve with Ryanair, and year-round connections to the USA including New …
Read More »Amazon workers to stage week-long strike over pay
Amazon warehouse workers are to stage a week-long strike over pay, the longest run of industrial action by the company’s staff in the UK to date. Staff at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse are planning to walk out for five consecutive days next month between March 13 and 17, as well as …
Read More »New USPS Ground Advantage to Simplify Service Offering for Small Business Shippers
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has filed a formal request with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to simplify its ground parcel services starting on July 9, 2023. If you have ever shipped with USPS, you know that its ground parcel services have been confusing to understand the differences. For …
Read More »Camilla cancels royal engagement in the West Midlands due to ‘seasonal illness’
The Queen Consort has tested positive for COVID-19 after suffering from cold symptoms, Buckingham Palace has said. ‘With regret, she has therefore cancelled all of her public engagements for this week and sends her sincere apologies to those who had been due to attend them,’ the statement added. Both King …
Read More »Queen Consort Camilla cancels all public engagements after positive COVID test
Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, has tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: The Queen Consort tested positive after developing cold-like symptoms Her last public engagements were in London last week She previously tested positive to COVID in February 2022 In a statement, Buckingham Palace confirmed Camilla tested positive after …
Read More »Agong’s royal address a clear message to politicians to administer Malaysia well, ensure unity
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s royal address in Parliament today sent a clear message to all politicians, especially elected representatives to be more serious and responsible in administering the country and to ensure the continued unity and development. Universiti Putra Malaysia …
Read More »Camilla cancels royal appearances this week after testing positive for Covid
Camilla has cancelled her appearance at events across the country this week – including celebrating Milton Keynes becoming a city – after contracting the virus. The Queen Consort is said to be in good spirits and resting and is disappointed not to be able to fulfil her engagements. Buckingham Palace …
Read More »Regulators are failing to protect the public; it’s time for a total overhaul | Business
In the 1980s the UK embarked on an ambitious round of privatisation under Margaret Thatcher. It started with the sale of shares in well-known state-owned businesses, including British Airways, British Telecom and British Gas, and then it continued with the privatisation of the electricity, water and rail industries. Most recently, …
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