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Delistings from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) are routinely described as a “blow”, but some hits are painless. The departure of Just Eat Takeaway is one. The delivery firm’s life in London will mainly be remembered for a horribly timed and hubristic acquisition that impoverished the poor old shareholders. The …

The World Socialist Web Site has received emails from postal workers across Royal Mail Group in response to the article, “Communication Workers Union embraces Kretinsky’s takeover of Royal Mail.” CWU leaders Dave Ward and Martin Walsh have for months spun the private talks they have held with billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, …

Brits have been left baffled by postmen who wear shorts all year round, no matter what the weather, but the Royal Mail workers have a very good reason for doing this A brave postman wearing shorts in the snow in Manchester ( Image: (Image: Getty)) As the weather turns even …

After a prolonged disagreement between an RSL sub-branch and its associated club, a form of truce has been reached. Hostilities between the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch and Tewantin Noosa RSL Club came to light earlier this year over misunderstandings regarding memberships and lease negotiations. This resulted in the closure …

In the end, Guildford’s “most controversial issue for 30 years” was decided in just under three minutes. The walking and cycling scheme along the busy London Road has divided the community. In October, Surrey County Council’s cabinet voted against a £6million grant to pay for improved cycling and walking routes …

John Alfred Tinniswood, celebrated as the world’s oldest man, passed away peacefully at the age of 112 on Monday in a Southport care home. A devoted Liverpool FC supporter, Mr. Tinniswood gained the title of the world’s oldest man in April 2024, following the death of Juan Vicente Pérez Mora. …

High costs, declining services, scandal-hit companies and eye-watering bonuses. These are the things British voters have long come to expect from private companies who have been given responsibility for delivering crucial public services. Is it any surprise then that, when asked if they’d like these key services returned to the …

Brits are swapping their summer wardrobe for cosier clothing as the cold weather rolls in with one notable exception: our posties. Despite a mild October, November’s icy chill would have prompted most of us to bid farewell to shorts. However, postal workers march to a different drum; regardless of the …

The fourth annual parcels league table from Citizens Advice has shown that almost 15 million online shoppers in the UK experienced a delivery issue with a parcel they received in the last month. According to the league table, which looks at the top five delivery companies by parcel volume and …

The oldest living man in the world John Alfred Tinniswood died at the age of 112. The information was confirmed by his family, the BBC writes. Tinniswood died on Monday, November 25, at a nursing home in Southport. John became the oldest person in the world in April this year, …