The May 16 Communication Workers Union (CWU) Letter to Branches is another PR exercise defending backroom deals with Royal Mail and billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group, which completed its £3.6 billion buyout on April 30. Signed by CWU Deputy General Secretary Martin Walsh and National Executive Chair Mick Kavanagh, the …
Read More »Radisson Launches Manchester’s First ‘Verified Net Zero’ Hotel
Radisson Hotel Group has officially unveiled its first verified net-zero hotel in Manchester, setting a bold new benchmark for sustainable hospitality in the UK. The property meets the 2040 Net Zero Methodology for Hotels two decades ahead of schedule. Nestled in the heart of Manchester, just steps from the AO Arena and …
Read More »Trio of Exeter Chiefs players selected for England training camp
Injured winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is one of three Exeter Chiefs players to have been selected by England head coach Steve Borthwick for a two-day training camp this week ahead of four international games to come this summer. An England XV will take on a France XV at Allianz Stadium on …
Read More »The hidden detail in Meghan’s birthday post that reveals she’s not ready to let go of royal life
Royal fans have spotted a hidden detail in Meghan Markle’s anniversary post that indicates she’s not yet ready to give up on all elements of royal life. The Montecito-based Duchess of Sussex, 43, paid tribute to her husband for giving her a ‘lifetime of stories’ and thanked people who ‘have supported …
Read More »Finalists announced for everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
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 …
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