The 2025 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, in association with bp, has unveiled an impressive shortlist of finalists, celebrating exceptional women who are transforming the industry through innovation, leadership and vision. Now in its 18th year, this prestigious programme spotlights remarkable female talent in a male-dominated sector where women account …
Read More »Post Office and shop reopens in tight-knit village near Kent which hasn’t had one for 14 months
A Post Office and shop near Tunbridge Wells which was shut for 14 months, has reopened under new owners. The branch and Premier store on The Green in the village of Frant close to the Kent border, has been refurbished along with the cafe next door. The business is in …
Read More »Royal Mail now operates 7,000 EVs | News
The company behind Britain’s postal service, Royal Mail, itself owned by International Distribution Services, has unveiled its 7,000th electric vehicle, which joined the fleet at RM’s delivery office in Lambeth, south London. The launch of the milestone vehicle was marked by a visit to the depot, which already counts 70 …
Read More »Sophie Winkleman reveals what marrying into the royal family is really like
Sophie Winkleman has opened up about her relationship with her in-laws – the royal family – and has revealed she adores ‘all of them.’ Peep Show actress Sophie, 44, married Lord Frederick Windsor – the son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent – in a lavish ceremony at Hampton Court …
Read More »A key takeaway for family businesses from the sale of Royal Mail
Posted: 19/05/2025 Following months of speculation, the UK government has recently given the go-ahead for the sale of the parent company of Royal Mail; an historic UK institution dating back to the reign of Henry VIII. With the sale of this national icon to the non-UK EP Group, it is …
Read More »Anduril to lead UK consortium exploring eVTOL and BVLOS for civil, defense purposes
LONDON – Anduril Industries UK in London announced that it will lead a consortium to support future flight programs in the United Kingdom, including efforts to field dual-use electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for both civil and defense applications. Anduril UK is partnering with San Jose, Calif.-based aerospace …
Read More »Dame Judi Dench is recreated in clay as royal sculptor crafts bust of actress in front of live audience at charity event to celebrate her 90th birthday
Dame Judi Dench has been recreated in clay after an artist whose portfolio includes the royal family crafted a bust of her. The English acting legend, 90, was sculpted live in front of an audience by royal sculptor Frances Segelman for a charity event in London on Monday. While also …
Read More »India: GreenCell Mobility to deploy over 1,200 electric buses
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a government entity, has awarded GreenCell Mobility an order to deploy 1,222 electric buses for public transport on a Gross Cost Contract (GCC)/wet lease model. The company will operate 472 of these electric buses across six cities in Madhya Pradesh, a state in Central India. …
Read More »US postal workers discuss how to fight privatization at USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee meeting
To join the USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee, fill out the form below. Postal workers at a USPS processing and distribution center. [AP Photo/Ben Margot] US postal workers and their supporters from across the country, as well as delegates from Canada and Britain, met Sunday afternoon to discuss the strategy to …
Read More »Meghan Markle stood back from royal duties while working as unpaid guest editor of notorious Vogue issue, according to royal expert
Meghan Markle’s notorious Vogue cover raised eyebrows for her ‘snubbing’ of the late Queen and apparent ‘dig’ at Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Sussex guest-edited the September 2019 Forces for Change issue of British Vogue which featured 15 ‘trailblazing change makers’ on its cover. It became the fastest-selling issue in the magazine’s 104-year …
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