Royal Mail

The Czech Sphinx’s bid for Royal Mail has been condemned as seriously undervaluing the business. Former business secretary Vince Cable has warned the Government not to wave through the sale of the Royal Mail to Czech tycoon Daniel Kretinsky, citing his links to Russia and the high amount of debt …

Unions met with Kretinsky’s EP Group over the weekend to hammer out the additional commitments and have agreed the package in principle but need to put it through “the internal democratic process”. Royal Mail, which was split from the Post Office and privatised a decade ago, has seen its performance …

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners on a low income are missing out on vital support which can be worth over £3,900 each year, plus the top six benefits it comes with. As well as extra cash each month, they could also get multiple other forms of support including help with …

The Editor, Re: My View, Richard Mahoney, December 4; “Canada Post is still relevant. Who knew?” Your recent editorial relating to Canada Post and the Union of Postal Workers is timely and detailed in defining the reality of the current state of affairs. Both CP and the Union have yet …

Shutterstock Fans of Matilda Djerf say they feel let down by accusations of a “toxic work culture” within her clothing brand Swedish clothing brand Djerf Avenue is facing a backlash from fans following claims of bullying and body-shaming against its founder Matilda Djerf. An investigation by Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet …

Chaos erupted on the streets of Glasgow city centre ahead of the cup final match between Celtic and Rangers. Supporters were filmed running down Argyll Street ahead of the Scottish League Cup final held at Hampden Park on Sunday (December 15). People could be heard screaming as they looked on …

Held at Church Cottage, the event drew more than 60 guests. The evening kicked off with a lively questions and answer session featuring the author Mary Oliver and the society’s chair, Mark Peryer. Guests were treated to insights into her research process and her passion for Old Basing’s rich heritage. READ MORE: Mystery …

Sarah Ferguson has revealed she wishes she could ‘do more’ to support Queen Camilla and the royal family.  The Duchess of York, 65, who is the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, was speaking in a new interview with The Sunday Times, published today, about her ‘close’ relationship with Camilla and her difficult childhood.  During …

Basingstoke is fortunate to have this man’s photos – many of them could so easily have been lost.  In the 1960s town development, when buildings were being demolished, some of his glass plate negatives were rescued from a skip. READ MORE: Flashback: Underground crypt found in village by men out ferret …

Forget the Coca-Cola truck and the dustings of snow on the hilltops. Is there truly anything more festive than a slab of turkey and cranberry wedged between two factory-prepared slices of bread and squashed into a plastic package? For many of us, seeing Christmas sandwiches in the meal deal aisles …