Royal Mail

Dozens of protesters gathered to express their anger at controversial plans for a new Royal Mail distribution hub. Around 100 people met at Village Barn in Patcham, Brighton, on Sunday for the demonstration against the company’s bid to acquire environmentally sensitive land at Patcham Court Farm and turn it into a depot. Campaigners have …

Outgoing Gwent PCC Jeff_Cuthbert Twm Owen, local democracy reporter Outgoing police and crime commissioner Jeff Cuthbert has blamed a lack of support from the UK Government for the low turnout in last week’s elections. Just 15.63 per cent of voters in Gwent cast a vote in the ballot to decide …

UK diesel consumption fell by 3.2% in the financial year from 2023-2024 Diesel  hovering just under 160p a litre, with high prices pushing people to petrol Petrol consumption rose 4.2%, but petrol cars are less fuel efficient  By Freda Lewis-Stempel Updated: 22:00 EDT, 5 May 2024 UK diesel consumption fell by …

Monday 06 May 2024 3:03 pm Other proposals for the Natwest sale include a minimum investment of £250, as well as a possible ceiling of £10,000. Natwest shareholders will be awarded bonus shares if they hold onto its stock for more than a year, plans for the sale of the …

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun salute in Green Park, next to Buckingham Palace, at noon. An hour later, the Honourable Artillery Company fired 62 volleys from Tower Wharf, next to Tower Bridge. Both regiments were involved in the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in 2023 and …

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares have shot up Monday morning ahead of its first-quarter earnings results due out after today’s market close. Analysts will be paying extra close attention to the software developer’s performance in its AI platform (AIP) segment. Catalysts Co-Hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills weigh in on how …

Mr Kretinsky’s Royal Mail bid was rejected but he is expected to return with an improved offer. His involvement in Atos is understood to be entirely separate from his interest in Royal Mail. However, both approaches are sure to draw intense government scrutiny. The French state has pledged to contribute …

Robonhood (HOOD) disclosed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has sent the company a Wells Notice over its crypto business. A Wells Notice is a notification that the regulator is planning to bring an enforcement action against the company. In a blog post, Robinhood’s Chief Legal, Compliance, and Corporate …

New Labour were happy to inherit the privatised rail network of the Major government before them. But the same could not be said for Margaret Thatcher, who regarded it was “a privatisation too far”. As Baroness Thatcher, spruce in broad-brimmed hat and pearls, she was nevertheless also borne to Calais …

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today Jeff Cuthbert served as Gwent’s PCC for eight years Outgoing police and crime commissioner Jeff Cuthbert has blamed a lack of support from …