In theory, at least, a share price hitting an all-time low can be a blessing or a curse for potential investors. On the one hand, a price that is at its lowest may be a bargain investment – getting a good company while it’s cheap. On the other hand of …
Read More »Consumers are becoming more sophisticated in their demands for flexible delivery
Parcelhub, a provider of multi-carrier delivery management and proactive tracking support, has surveyed 100 UK B2B and B2C mid-market retailers to understand how they are responding to the demands customers place on them for flexible delivery options. The key findings: Delivery timescale: 68% offer 48-hour delivery and 61% offer next day delivery …
Read More »Banbury mosque launch a ‘hygiene bank’
Mosque chair Abu Hassan Hanif, Andrew Carter, CA, Louise Regan, Royal Mail and Yasmin Kaduji who founded the food bank and community fridge initiatives The service is just one of a handful in the UK and will supply such things as deodorant, soap, toothpaste, shower gel and nappies, donated to …
Read More »Harry’s departure from royal life has brought Charles and William together says royal commentator
Prince Harry’s departure from royal life has brought his brother Prince William and his father Prince Charles closer, a royal commentator has claimed. Speaking to OK! magazine, Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, said that the bond uniting Charles, 71, and William, 37, has only grown stronger since the Duke …
Read More »Prince Harry’s series on mental health involves visits to hospitals and treatment centres in the UK
Prince Harry’s upcoming series on mental health has involved visits to UK-based hospitals and treatment centres, a charity has confirmed. Combat Stress, which helps military veterans struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other issues, said it had been involving in filming for the series with Oprah Winfrey, to …
Read More »How the ‘Royal carpenter’ gets mistaken for a traffic warden
The Earl of Snowdon and his wife the Countess of Snowdon have ‘amicably agreed’ that their marriage has come to an end and will divorce – leading to them splitting up their assets. The Earl – David Armstrong-Jones – who is known for his high-end furniture company and wife Serena are …
Read More »Prestigious 19th Lloyds Bank National Business Awards opens for entries
Entries have opened for the 19th Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, a programme which celebrates and rewards excellence among UK businesses, organisations and individuals across all sectors. Businesses can enter any of 14 categories, which focus on achievements made over the last 18 months. A final 15th award is for …
Read More »Former Royal Mail sorting office in Inverness ‘on brink’ of sale
Network Rail is on the brink of securing the purchase of the former Royal Mail sorting office in Inverness – opening up the possibility of a massive public transport core in the city centre. The move, if finalised, would bring enormous opportunities to the city, according to business chiefs. A …
Read More »Bike Bag Warehouse now for sale | Business
Bike Bag Warehouse, an online seller of cycle accessories, is now for sale. “Bike Bag Warehouse is a part-time, job which fits in around your life and can be operated from just about anywhere in the UK,” said a statement. Bike Bag Warehouse’s origins date back to 2011 with the …
Read More »Royal Mail exceeds delivery target across Warrington
THE postal service across Warrington has exceeded its delivery target for first class letters and parcels. Royal Mail delivered 93.5 per cent of mail the next working day in Warrington for the first three quarters of 2019-20. Royal Mail has a regulatory target of 93 per cent. Across the whole …
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