Royal Mail announced it had surpassed 3,000 electric vehicles across its postal delivery fleet. The roll-out largely follows cities with low-emission zones, including London, Bristol, Glasgow, Cambridge and Oxford. Royal Mail thus delivers on its target set in June last year to roll out 3,000 electric vans to delivery offices …
Read More »Britain: Rail strikes — Union wins round one
Now escalate and coordinate! Hugh Caffrey, Socialist Alternative (ISA in England, Wales & Scotland) (This article was first published on 25 June 2022) As the third day of the national strike by rail-workers organised in the RMT union draws to a close, it is clear that round one has been …
Read More »Councillor joyous after sale of Patcham land to Royal Mail put on hold
A COUNCILLOR has celebrated the decision to put plans to sell farmland to the Royal Mail on hold. Senior councillors at Brighton and Hove City Council were due to decide whether a long lease should be granted to the Royal Mail for Patcham Court Farm. The existing sorting offices in …
Read More »DHL reports 37% drop in carbon emissions from sustainable delivery trial at Billingsgate market
DHL Supply Chain has teamed up with the The City of London Corporation and Ford Pro to conduct a sustainable delivery trial at London’s historic Billingsgate Market to explore ways to reduce traffic, improve air quality and offer a better customer experience. Launched in March and ending this month, …
Read More »UK: BT Group workers hold second day of national strikes
40,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members across BT and its subsidiary Openreach held a second day of strike action Monday, following a 24-hour strike last Friday—the first national strike at the company in 35 years. Workers are demanding a substantial pay increase after BT imposed a pay award rise of …
Read More »New pension scheme launches today – and it could mean you get more cash in retirement
The Governent has launched a new sort of hybrid pension that claims to offer the best parts of existing sorts of retirement savings – all that’s left is for employers to buy into the idea CDC pensions have been a hit overseas – and now they’ve come to the UK …
Read More »Is Monday 1 August a bank holiday? Why Scotland gets a day off today and full list of 2022 UK bank holidays
For many, August bank holiday offers them the chance to enjoy the last of the summer sun before the autumn draws in. The long weekend is a historic time of celebration in the UK; originally introduced to allow workers time off to enjoy the cricket calendar, it is now the …
Read More »House committee reviews Royal Thai Air Force appeal for F-35 jets
In his capacity as vice chairman of the subcommittee, Yuttapong Charasathien, a Pheu Thai Party representative for Maha Sarakham, ruled on Sunday (31 July) that the committee is investigating the matter but has not yet revised its initial decision. A House committee will soon decide on whether to accept an …
Read More »How Brands Celebrated England Winning The Women’s Euro 2022 Tournament
After a 2-1 win against Germany last night, England’s national football team will be bringing the Women’s Euro 2022 trophy back home. Here’s how brands celebrated the achievement. Throughout the competition, brands have been cheering on the Lionesses with their advertising campaigns across social media, video, TV and out-of-home (OOH) …
Read More »Ely: Postmen face issues over new Sainsbury’s parking rules
Published: 12:20 PM August 1, 2022 New parking restrictions at Sainsbury’s store in Ely are creating issues with Royal Mail workers nearby. Traditionally postmen at Royal Mail delivery office in Cresswells Lane have been able to park in the Sainsbury’s car park. But changes to the way the supermarket operates …
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