New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have entered circulation, according to the BBC. However, it may take some time before they become a common sight in wallets and purses. The Bank of England will gradually introduce these notes as replacements for damaged ones or in response to …
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The owner of Williams Advanced Engineering is the leading contender to buy TeamSport, the pan-European operator of go-karting circuits. Sky News understands that EMK Capital, a London-based private equity firm, has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire the business. The price is expected to be in the region of £150m. …
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A video of a masked Banksy wannabe spraypainting a postbox gold has emerged. Danny Whiskin pleaded guilty to several criminal damage charges after he vandalised 38 postboxes across the Dartford area earlier this year. Danny Whiskin, 33, was recorded vandalising postboxes in Dartford earlier this year. Picture: CPS In the …
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Stroud District Council is gearing up for the General Election on July 4 and if you’re unsure about voter registration, postal and proxy votes, and voter ID, we have all the information you need. The Council received the official writ for the General Election (Friday, May 31) following the dissolution …
Read More »Banknotes with King Charles III’s image go into circulation
LONDON — In the United Kingdom, the rapid spread of cashless payments means that cash is no longer king, but now at least the notes will carry the image of one. Banknotes featuring King Charles III’s face went into circulation on Wednesday, his portrait featured on new 5-, 10-, 20- …
Read More »International Distributions Services : Royal Mail launches revamped website as more customers switch to buying postage online
Royal Mail has launched a new, refreshed version of its website, now available at http://www.royalmail.com/, to make it easier for customers to pay for postage online and to track parcels. A new homepage features a revamped header with improved navigation, to make the website simpler to use and more visually …
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Daniel Kretinsky-bsp-bb-link> is one of Europe’s most prominent dealmakers. He built his energy business into a conglomerate that’s generating record profit. He’s invested in mining and power plants in Germany, IT and retail in France and is in the process of buying the Royal Mail-bsp-bb-link> in the UK. At home …
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Brian, a 12-year-old Patterdale, was calm and peaceful when the Shropshire Star popped round to owner Dave Rogers’ home in Alan Gutridge Drive, Shrewsbury. “He’s 12 years old and has never bitten anyone in all that time,” said Dave as the pair relaxed outside with Brian lapping from a mug …
Read More »Moment fake postman used stolen Royal Mail bag as a disguise to steal tools from driveway – as he is jailed for 30 weeks
By Emily Cooper Published: 10:46 EDT, 5 June 2024 | Updated: 10:53 EDT, 5 June 2024 A shameless thief stole Royal Mail uniforms from a van to go on a crime spree disguised as a postman. Jonathan Higgins, 32, forced his way into a Royal Mail van to steal parcels …
Read More »Royal Mail union demands stronger commitments from bidder By Proactive Investors
Proactive Investors – Royal Mail (LON:) union bosses have met with Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group to warn the Czech billionaire that his commitments to workers are not strong enough. Representatives of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said they underwent a “useful and constructive” meeting with EP Group’s management and have …
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