Royal Mail has been forced to clarify an ‘error’ as one of its vans appeared to show a new King Charles cypher – for the wrong monarch. The picture shows His Majesty’s symbol, which features an intertwined CR that stands for Charles Rex, design topped with a crown. Inside …
Read More »Czech Billionaire Křetínský Closes in on Deal to Buy British Royal Mail
The sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group is close to being finalized and could be confirmed in the next two weeks, according to sources close to the deal. The BBC on Thursday cited sources close to the deal as saying that Kretinsky has agreed to …
Read More »Royal Mail takeover expected to be approved next month – report | LSE:IDS
Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services PLC (LSE:IDS) could get government approval for its £3.6 billion takeover by Czech … Source link
Read More »Czech Billionaire Nears Royal Mail Acquisition
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský is close to finalizing the acquisition of Royal Mail, with sources indicating the deal could be officially confirmed within the next two weeks. This much-anticipated sale, valued at £3.6 billion (approximately 110 billion CZK), is being pursued through Křetínský’s EP Group and has required him to …
Read More »Royal Mail takeover expected to be approved next month
Proactive Investors – Royal Mail (LON:) owner International Distribution Services PLC (LSE:IDS) could get government approval for its £3.6 billion takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky next month, according to a report from the BBC. Kretinsky’s EP Group is thought to have offered to increase the duration of its guarantees …
Read More »Royal Mail partners with Movopack for returnable e-commerce packaging
The Royal Mail postal system is adopting Movopack’s returnable packaging solution – believed to cut CO2 emissions by 84% compared to single-use packaging – following a £2 million (€2,402,070) funding round. While standard e-commerce packaging is typically made from single-use cardboard with 70% recycled content, Movopack’s solution utilizes rPET sourced …
Read More »Czech news in brief for November 28: Thursday’s top headlines
The Czech Republic will donate CZK 12.1 million to NATO’s trust fund for non-military aid to Ukraine, the government announced Monday. The fund, active since 2016, provides essentials like medical supplies, fuel, and winter gear. The donation aligns with Czech foreign policy priorities and supports Ukraine’s transition toward NATO cooperation. …
Read More »Czech businessman Křetínský close to taking over British Royal Mail, writes BBC
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 …
Read More »DRS extends Tesco deal weeks after starting tenth route with supermarket giant
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has extended its deal with Tesco to continue carrying its goods across the UK. The partnership between the rail division of government-owned Nuclear Transport Solutions is already 12 years old, with a new three-and-a-half-year extension announced on November 25. DRS transports more than 12,000 Tesco containers …
Read More »Postman who says North Antrim UDA forced him to grow cannabis jailed – The Irish News
A postman who claims he was forced to grow, store and deliver cannabis by North Antrim UDA has been jailed. Philip Dalton (49) must serve half his 21 month sentence in jail and the rest under supervised license conditions. Judge Fiona Bagnall told Antrim Crown Court it was her view …
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