Royal Mail today issues its Universal Service Obligation (USO) Quality of Service report for First and Second Class mail for Q1 2024-25. Over the quarter from 1st April to 30th June 2024, Royal Mail delivered 94.1% of Second Class mail within three working days and 79.1% of First Class mail …
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In a statement released by Elsie’s family earlier they said they would be celebrating her life “with positivity, hope and love”. “‘We are the four best friends in the whole wide world’ – and that mantra will remain with us for the rest of our lives, sound in the knowledge …
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Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, ransomware attacks in 2024 are set to reach record levels, escalating the risks faced by companies worldwide. There is a shift toward more sophisticated extortion tactics, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated global action and robust incident response strategies as organizations confront increasingly aggressive and persistent …
Read More »Caroline Snow Column | Making home delivery services greener
The question of whether it is greener to use delivery services or to drive yourself to the supermarket or retailer depends on the energy efficiency of the vehicle used, and on how well the delivery service succeeds in combining deliveries, or if shopping in person, whether you combine the shopping …
Read More »Discrimination claim dismissed despite failure to make reasonable adjustments
Background In the case of Parnell v Royal Mail Group Ltd, the claimant was a postman/driver. He suffered from anxiety and depression. He made allegations against his manager, which led to an investigation. The investigation found that the claimant’s allegations were made in bad faith and as a result, the …
Read More »Energy bill cost rise frightening, Swansea pensioners say
BBC Pauline Anderson organises regular activities for older people in Swansea An expected rise in energy bills coupled with the end of winter fuel payments for most pensioners is “really frightening”, a group of older people has said. One member of a walking group in Swansea had to return to …
Read More »The curse of the Windsors’ four ‘problem women’. A royal author reveals the surprising traits that unite the women who’ve rocked the monarchy to its foundations – and have themselves been by shattered by it
The bridesmaid walked by, bringing up the rear behind the little ones. It was the youngest Spencer. What was her name, again? The Queen Mother thought hard. She was sure Charles had mentioned her, briefly. Some Althorp shooting weekend. As she passed, the girl turned her head. Just a sideways …
Read More »Family ask for bright colours ‘extraordinary’ girl’s funeral
PA Media Elsie Dot Stancombe’s family will walk alongside her funeral cortege on what they have called her “special day” The family of an “extraordinary” seven-year-old girl who was killed in the Southport stabbing attacks have urged mourners at her funeral later to wear bright colours. Elsie Dot Stancombe died …
Read More »A knight to remember: Inside new medieval-themed Warwick Castle Hotel, complete with talking portraits and royal bedchambers with sword-laden walls
It’s a property that offers a knight to remember. No matter your age. The new Warwick Castle Hotel will no doubt delight kids – and those adults who are big kids at heart. I fall into the latter category and its medieval-themed rooms filled me with childlike glee on a …
Read More »‘Special day’ to be held to celebrate life of Southport stabbing victim
A special day will be held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old girl who died in the Southport knife attack. The parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe have asked for her funeral, to be held on Friday, to be referred to as Elsie’s Special Day. Elsie, Alice da Silva Aguiar, …
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