But how has Royal Mail fared in the decade since it was sold into private ownership? Almost a decade after it was sold by the government, Royal Mail is poised for another major shake up as Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group agreed to buy the 500-year-old service for £3.5 …
Read More »Much Wenlock to join D-day beacon lighting
A beacon will be lit on the Wenlock Priory grounds in Much Wenlock on June 6. Other beacons are being lit across Shropshire in towns such as Bridgnorth and Wem. Beacons are also being lit across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories at the same …
Read More »ABBA receive prestigious Swedish knighthood for pop career that started at Eurovision
Open this photo in gallery: ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Fältskog and Benny Andersson are given the Royal Vasa Order from Sweden’s King and Queen during a ceremony at Stockholm Royal Palace on May 31.HENRIK MONTGOMERY/TT/Getty Images The four members of the Swedish pop quartet ABBA, who triumphed at …
Read More ȣ3.6bn bid for Royal Mail fails to impress the City
“Czech Sphinx” Daniel Kretinsky‘s £3.6bn swoop for Royal Mail’s parent company has failed to win over the City – despite the company’s board agreeing to the deal, writes John-Paul Ford Rojas. Shares in International Distribution Services rose 4.3pc, or 13.8p, to 335p on the announcement, still short of the 370p …
Read More »Poles among most overworked EU nations, says Eurostat – TVP World
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Read More »Terrier at centre of postage row as Royal Mail suspends deliveries over report he ‘attacked’ postie
The 12-year-old Patterdale terrier is the residents’ ‘security alarm’ at Alan Gutridge Drive where mainly retired residents live in 18 two-bedroom bungalows on communal grounds. Opinions are split in the area over the action. “We all had a letter from our management company on Thursday afternoon saying that deliveries had …
Read More »Has privatisation been a success?
Saturday 01 June 2024 7:00 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email But how has Royal Mail fared in the decade since it was sold into private ownership? Almost a decade after it was sold …
Read More »Will Labour’s private school tax plan swamp the state sector? Obviously not
“Some of the commentary suggests really large volumes of students being pulled out. I really don’t think we’ll be seeing that,” said Louis Hodge, associate director for school system and performance at the Education Policy Institute. “Independent school fees have been increasing steadily for a decade, with very little impact …
Read More »Peppa Pig: Stamps to mark 20 years of the TV show
There are 12 new stamps that feature Peppa and her friends and family. Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, little brother George and Suzy Sheep are just some of the popular characters on the new stamps. David Gold from Royal Mail said: “Peppa Pig, her friends and family have brought joy and …
Read More »Cross-breed dog from Crystal Palace named ‘most handsome’
A dapper mutt from Crystal Palace has been named the ‘Most Handsome Dog’ in a regional heat. Leo’s best features are his ‘tail swishes’ and ‘little squeaking noises’, according to his owner, Edward. The four-year-old pooch, who is a mix of Pekingese and four other breeds, will now compete at …
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