Intralogistics and materials handling systems supplier Beumer Group will open a new UK head office in Leicestershire in the UK on April 19, 2023. Beumer Group has had an office near London Heathrow Airport for a number of years and is opening the new facility in Ivanhoe Business Park in …
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The Pension Schemes Act 2021 introduced an authorisation and supervision regime for collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes. Such schemes must show that those in charge meet fitness and propriety requirements, have the right systems and processes in place, can show the scheme is financially sustainable and have robust member communications. …
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Paccar will pay a $600 million pre-tax charge following recent court judgments in Europe this year that were linked to a landmark case in 2016 against truck manufacturers over pricing. The company said in a securities filing Tuesday that it will record a expense of $446 million after tax in …
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Royal Mail has unveiled some changes which will take place next month, relating to how the firm delivery parcels. As of May 2, parcels which are attempted to be delivered which are too big to fit in letterboxes or require signatures will be automatically left in a safe space or …
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Prince Gustav of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and his wife Carina Axelsson are expecting a baby boy in May via surrogacy, a royal enthusiast has claimed. The nephew of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe and Greece’s Queen Anne-Marie – who married his partner of 19 years in Germany last summer – is even said to have …
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Matt Moulding has made no secret of his frustration since The Hut Group listed on the stock market in London three years ago – on one occasion saying the experience ‘just sucked from start to finish’. The beleaguered entrepreneur was at it again this week on social media, with another …
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A study by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) reveals how the UK’s two-child policy for welfare benefits is negatively affecting 1.5 million children, with more than a million of those affected growing up in poverty. Official government statistics revealed last summer that one in 12 of all UK children …
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A married Royal Marine who climbed naked into bed with a female colleague has been cleared of sexual assault after saying he was too drunk to have touched her intentionally. ‘Exceptionally drunk’ Corporal Brook Hirst clambered into bed with the woman before she woke up to him repeatedly ‘tugging’ at …
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Local retailers have to manage delivery providers themselves or build in-house. Both are expensive and complex. Delivery providers include DPD, Royal Mail, Hived and Veho. UK startup Evermile claims to simplify and automate deliveries, bringing enterprise-grade logistics to small businesses. It’s now raised $6M in a Seed funding round led …
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Member Article PD Ports has welcomed two new additions to its executive leadership team as it continues to elevate its position as the UK’s premier seaport and logistics operator. With a proven track record of delivery – the company has attracted over £1.5 billion of inward investment and helped to …
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