The Post Office is considering axing around two-thirds of jobs at the postal company in a blow to Britons, according to reports. Earlier this year, a review into cutting costs was launched by interim chairman Nigel Raiton with job cuts being considered. The Telegraph reports that the company is “under …
Read More »On Saturday, for the first time in many a day, I had post delivered – seven items, from Leeds, Gwent, Bexley, Bristol, Sunderland, Bournemouth and Dudley. None had an ordinary stamp but C9 codes, indicating they were only handled by Royal Mail at the final stage. All the correspondence had …
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The supermarket chain has announced that customers can pre-book their Christmas food delivery at the beginning of next month. However, some customers will be given access ahead of others Tesco’s Christmas delivery slots will open from next month ( Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Tesco has revealed the …
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The Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan (RMCPP) has appointed WTW as scheme actuary and BlackRock as its investment manager. The appointments were confirmed following the launch of the scheme yesterday (7 October). Barnett Waddingham advised the CDC scheme during the outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) process, with Barnett Waddingham partner …
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The Royle Family star Sue Johnson has been left stunned to discover her connections to royalty during her appearance on ITV’s DNA Journey with Ancestry. The actress, 80, who played Barbara Royle in the iconic BBC sitcom, was joined by onscreen husband Ricky Tomlinson, 85. Sue, who was born in working class Lancashire, …
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Prince William and Princes Harry’s father King Charles’ heart capturing moments in photos British royals are often seen posing for formal portraits, however, it’s the unplanned snapshots that reveal the lighter side of King Charles III. The 75-year-old British monarch, known for his remarkable sense of humor and charm, is …
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Plans to broaden access to a new type of pension scheme allowing savings to be pooled have been set out by the Government. Collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes have the potential to deliver reliable returns for savers, while ensuring more predictable costs for employers, the Government said. It launched …
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If 2024 was the year when generative AI moved into the mainstream, 2025 will drive marketers towards a fully addressable, shoppable, and accountable media ecosystem, marking a shift into what has been hailed as the “algorithmic era of media”. That is according to the Dentsu 2025 media trends report, The Year …
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A postman hid 12 sacks of mail, including some 4,000 letters and parcels, in his loft. Jason Cooper admitted to opening some of the parcels but said he did not remove any of the contents. Opened parcels were found scattered across the eaves of the loft when police raided his …
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Nicola Haseler/BBC Windows at the Allianz offices in Milton Keynes were sprayed with red paint and doors were smashed An insurance firm’s offices have been sprayed with red paint as part of a national protest by pro-Palestine activists. The Allianz Insurance claims centre in Witan Gate West, Milton Keynes, was …
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